Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LION | The Lion The Lion The Lion Hollow Kepple The Lion |
Dr. [Doctor] Stoddart Mr James Morris Mr James McKirdy Estate Map (1772) New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
216.14 | A trap dyke of Considerable height and resembling at Certain points of view, a lion crouching, hence the name |
| HEATHERY KEPPEL | Heathery Keppel Heathery Keppel Heathery Keppel |
Dr. [Doctor] Stoddart Mr J. Morris Mr J McKirdy |
216.14 | An enormous rock of Whinstone, Springing from a Steep brae, in a S. [South] Easterly direction to the sea, it has Somewhat the appearance of a Castle wall, The Statistical Acct. [Account] mentions that it reappears again on the Ayrshire Coast and runs through the whole of Galloway Shire. Tradition attributes the formation of this and a Similar one called the Lion, to the "Deil and Fairies", and is often called in consequence, the "Deil and Faries' Dykes" |
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Ordnance Survey - Bute county, OS Name Books - Bute county - Volume 1 - Parish of Cumbrae, OS1/6/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Cumbrae.
Ordnance Survey - Bute 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 Bute, which is in the west of Scotland.