Volume contents
- 1 - Wigtownshire , Index
- 3 - Wigtownshire , Page 3 (start)
- 10 - Wigtownshire , Page 10
- 20 - Wigtownshire , Page 20
- 40 - Wigtownshire , Page 40
- 60 - Wigtownshire , Page 60
- 80 - Wigtownshire , Page 80
- 100 - Wigtownshire , Page 100
- 120 - Wigtownshire , Page 120
- 140 - Wigtownshire , Page 140
- 160 - Wigtownshire , Page 160
- 164 - Wigtownshire , Page 164 (end)
- 165 - Wigtownshire , Title Page
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRICKGILL | Carrickgill Carrickgill |
John Brown William Todd |
036 | [situation] 3/4 mile nearly SSW [South South West] of Mull A high point of rocks used as a seat by fishermen whilst Angling Situate at the base of a precipice a little to the East of Bileow. |
| LEUCARRON | Leu-carron Leu-carron |
John Brown William Todd |
036 | [situation] 8 chains NW by W [North West by West] of Carrickgill A point of rock used as a seat by fishermen when Angling Situate to the East of Bilcow - |
| CARRICKGILL RIGGIN | Carrickgill Riggan Carrickgill Riggan |
John Brown William Todd |
036 | [situation] About 5/8 mile SW by S [South West by South] of Mull A high ridge of rocks projecting from the Top of the precipice (Southeast) a short distance into the Sea. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 52
Parish of Kirkmaiden
Form 136
Page 136- Carrickgill
136- Leucarron
136- Carrickgill Riggin
"Carraig" a rock. a cliff &c
"Geal" - White.
Gaelic Dictionary
"Riggin" - The ridge of a house &c
Jamieson's Dictionary
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county, OS Name Books - Wigtown county - Volume 87 - Parish of Kirkmaiden, OS1/35/87
This volume contains information on place names found in the Wigtownshire parish of Kirkmaiden.
Ordnance Survey - Wigtown county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Wigtown, which is in the south west of Scotland.