Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THROSK FORD | 139.07 | [See Transcriber's Notes] | ||
| RHIND RACK | Rhind Rack Rhind Rack Rhind Rack |
Andrew Jamieson, Esqr. James Moir, Esqr. Mr S. N. Morrison |
139.03 | The channel in the River Forth whi[ch] separates Tullibody Inch from the north side. There is deeper water he[re] than on the other side of the island but it is very seldom taken by vessel[s] passing up and down the river owing to large stones on the bottom and having at all times of tide a strong current |
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Parish of Alloa
Transcriber's notes
Throsk Ford:
A ford across the River Fort[h]
from the Rhind point to the
south side. At low water of
extraordinary spring tides the
depth is only about three feet.
“At the Rhind Point, south from
Longcarse farmsteading, there is a
ford known by the name of the
Throsk Ford, which is the most
southerly part of this parish.
This ford is 4 feet higher than
the pitch of low water, or the
lowest ebb at Alloa harbour.”
Statistical Acct. [Account]
Note:
This name was omitted from the St Ninians’ plans from
information obtained when the Throsk district was being examined.
Opposite Throsk farmsteading, a narrow strip of shingle runs,
from a broad bed, almost across the river, having the appearance
of a ford, and thus originating the name. This shingle is fordable,
but the rest of the bed of the river is deep mud, and is not
considered to have ever been fordable, no more than at present.
As it cannot be shewn as a “Disused Ford” and as the name
would mislead the public if written – it is considered better to omit it.
Ordnance Survey - Clackmannan county, OS Name Books - Clackmannan county - Volume 1 - Parish of Alloa, OS1/8/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Alloa.
Ordnance Survey - Clackmannan 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 Clackmannan, which is in central Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.