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BALDOON HILL |
Baldoon Hill
Baldoon Hill |
G. McHaffie Esq.
Mr. W. McAdam. |
026 |
[Situation] About 11 chains S.W. [South West] of baldoon mains & 1 Mile North of the Village of Kirkinner
A high hill on the Farm of Baldoon Mains, there is a Trig ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] on its Summit called after the hill |
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FOREST |
Forest
Forest |
Mr Stewart Factor to the Earl of Galloway.
See plan 26B |
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[Situation] 1/2 Mile SE [South East] pf Kirkinner
A young Plantation of Fir Trees the property of the Earl of Galloway. |
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BALDOON TILE WORKS |
Baldoon Tile Works
Baldoon Tile Works |
Mr. C. Christison
Mr. J. Broadfoot |
026 |
[Situation] About 1/4 mile N.E. [North East] of Milldriggan & nearly 1/2 mile W. [West] of West Mains Farm. A Dwelling House built of stone & Tile sheds, there are likewise bricks made here, but mainly for the use of the Proprietor.- |
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Plan 26 A -- Parish of Kirkinner
Form 136 Page
15 - Baldoon Hill
- Forest
16- Baldoon Tile Works |
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SHELL ROAD |
Shell Road
Shell Road |
Mr C. Christison
Mr J. Broadfoot |
026 |
[Situation] passes North of West Mains & so on West to the main road from Wigtown to KirKinner
a road in good repair & good accomodation to the "East" of West Mains Farm, & the "Crook" this road was formed especially for the conveyance of shells from this shore by the Earl of Galloway, hence it takes name, |
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WEST MAINS |
West Mains
West Mains
West Mains |
Mr J Broadfoot
Map of Farm
Mr C. Christison
Rl Engrs [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 |
026 |
[Situation] South of Shell Road & 6 chains west of East Mains and 7/8 mile N [North] by E [East] of Kirkinner
A good farmhouse, two stories high built of stone with outbuildings, & Gardens attached Property of the Earl of Galloway, occupied by Mr J. Broadfoot, who holds an extensive farm of good arable land |
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EAST MAINS |
East Mains
East Mains
East Mains |
Mr J Broadfoot
Map of Farm by J. Christison
Rl Engrs [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 |
026 |
[Situation] South of Shell Road & 6 chains East of West Mains.
Cottage house, and outbuildings built of Stone, the property of the Earl of Galloway, in the occupation of Mr Broadfoot of West Mains, this is a farm of excellent land. |
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Plan 26 A -- Parish of KirKinner
Form 136 P [Page]
16 - Shell Road
7 - West Mains
7 - East Mains |
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CROOK |
Crook
Crook
Crook
Cruik |
Mr. J. Muir
Mr. J. Broadfoot
G. McHaffie Esq.
Rl. Engrs [Royal Engineers ] Map 1819. |
026 |
[Situation] At the East end of Hills Road adjoining the Sea Coast & 1 3/4 Miles N E [North East] of Kirkinner
A Cottage house built of Stone & outbuildings attached, & an existing farm of good land, property of the Earl of Galloway in the occupation of Mr. J. Muir - |
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CROOK PLANTATION |
Crook Planting Crook Planting Crook Plantation |
Mr. J. Muir
Mr. J. Broadfoot
G. McHaffie Esqr. |
026 |
[Situation] 3/4 mile East of East mains Commencing at Lane Burn's extending Southwards, crossing "Shell Road", continuing Southwards for about 10 Chains when it joins "Galowhae Plantation"
A narrow Ridge of mixed Trees or Plantation on the Crook farm. |
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GALLOWHAE PLANTATION |
Gallowhae Plantation
Gallowhae Planting |
G. McHafiie Esqr,
Mr. J. Broadfoot |
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[Situation] Joining "Crook Planting" at 10 chains South of "Shell Road", extending Southwards for nearly 3/4 of a mile , & joins "Skellaries Plantation A narrow Ridge of mixed Trees or Plantation on the "Crook farm. |
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Form 136 Page 18 - Crook
18- Crook Plantation
19- Gallowhae Plantation |
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SKELLARIE PLANTATION |
Skellarie Plantation
Skellarie Planting |
G. McHaffie Esqr.
Mr. J. Broadfoot |
026 |
[Situation] about 1/4 mile in length, joining "Gallowhae Plantation" on the West, And the Inks on the Sea shore, on the East 1 1/2 Miles East of KirKinner
A narrow Plantation of mixed trees on the farm of "Balfern" (South). |
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SKATE HILL |
Skate Hill
Skate Hill |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
Mr C Christison |
026 |
[Situation] south of East mains farm - & 7/8 Mile N E [North East] of Kirkinner
A moderate hill on the farm of "East Mains" the Soil is considered most excellent. |
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MILTON HILL |
Milton Hill
Milton Hill |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
Mr C. Christison |
026 |
[Situation] South of "West Mains" & S.W. [South West] of Skate Hill 1/2 Mile East of Milldriggan
A high hill on the farm of "West Mains". |
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[Page] 4 -- Plan 26A -- Parish of KirKinner
Form 136
Page 19 - Skellarie Plantation
20- Skate Hill
20- Millton Hill |
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KIRKLAND BURN |
Kirkland Burn
Kirkland Burn |
Mr. C. Christison
Mr. J. Broadfoot |
026 |
[Situation] Running from the West edge of Place passing immediately N. [North] of the Village of Kirkinner for about 30 chains & runs into the Mill dam, which is about 15 chains East of Milldriggan-
a narrow stream running through kirkland farm. |
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KIRKLAND BRIDGE |
Kirkland Bridge
Kirkland Bridge |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
G. McHaffie Esqr. |
026 |
[Situation] At the North end of Kirkinner Village
A Bridge of one Arch built of stone under which "Kirkland Burn" passes repaired by the County. |
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LANE BURN |
Lane Burn
Lane Burn
Lane Burn
Lane Burn |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
G McHaffie Esqr.
Rl. Engrs [Royal Engineers] Map 1819
Ainslie's Map 1782 |
026 |
[Situation] North East of Kirkinner Village
A considerable Stream running thro [through] the Farm of "West & East Mains, a continuation of Milldriggan Burn" & emties itself into the "River Bladnoch"- |
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MILLDRIGGAN |
Milldriggan
Milldriggan
Milldriggan |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
Mr. Collin Christison
Ainslie's map 1782. |
025 |
[Situation] on the Main Road from Wigton to Kirkinner about 1/3 of a mile North of the latter place -
A Small district comprising of farm house, Corn,& flour mill & a few scattered cottages - |
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KIRKLAND HILL |
Kirkland Hill
Kirkland Hill |
Mr. J. Christison
Mr. J. Broadfoot |
025; 026 |
[Situation] Immediately west of the Main Road between Milldrigggan and Kirkinner
A high hill on the farm of West mains on its Summit is a Trig ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called after this hill by the Trig [Trigonometrical] party - |
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BANK HILL |
Bank Hill
Bank Hill |
Mr. Robert McClelland
Mr. C. Christison |
026 |
[Situation] about 1/4 mile North of "Balfern " (North) 7/8 Mile East of Kirkinner
A high hill on the farm of Balfern (North) on its Summit is a Trig ◬ [Trigonometrical] Station called Bank End by the Trig [Trigonometrical] Party at the N.W. [North West] part of the hill is found a precipice, caused by the beating of the Sea at some early period- |
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[Page] 6 -- Plan 26 A -- Parish of Kirkinner
Form 136
Page - 23 - Milldriggan
23 - Kirkland Hill
30 - Bank Hill |
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LITTLE HILLS |
Little Hills
Little Hills
Little Hills |
William Service Schoolmaster Kirkinner
Mr. J. Broadfoot
Mr. C. Christison |
026 |
[Situation] 1/2 Mile south of Kirkinner
An Ordinary farm house with out houses attached a farm of 164 acres of good land property of the Earl of Galloway in the occupation of Mr. A. Wilson. |
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MILLDRIGGAN MILL BRIDGE |
Milldriggan
Mill Bridge Merchants Bridge
Merchants Bridge |
G. McHaffie Esqr
Mr. Broadfoot
J. Cowan |
025 |
[Situation] on the Main Road from Wigtown to Kirkinner about 1/4 mile North of Kirkland -
A small Bridge over the Mill Lead near Milldriggan Mill. This Bridge was built by the Proprietor of the Mill and is a private Bridge, Some small repairs have been done occasionally by the County.- yet it is not a County Bridge. This Bridge is equally well Known by the name Merchants Bridge from the person who Keeps a Shop near it who is called "The Merchant ". Mr McHaffie recommends the Name "Milldriggan Mill Bridge". - |
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[Page] 7 -- Plan 26 A Trace No. 2 -- Parish of Kirkinner
Form 136
Page 35 - Mildriggan Mill Bridge |
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KIRKINNER |
Kirkinner
Kirkinner
Kirkinner
Kirkinner
Kirkinner |
William Service Schoolmaster
Revd. [Reverend] J. Reid (Minister)
Ainslie's map 1782.
Rl. Engrs [Royal Engineers] Map 1819.
Statistical Acct. [Account] 1841. |
026 |
[Situation] South of Wigtown three Miles and a quarter
A Neat village with a church and parochial School and a post Office and a few Small Shops and public housel. The church is built on the Modern Style AD 1829 and is capable of holding 606 persons Revd. [Reverend] James Reid is Minister. |
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NORTH BALFERN |
North Balfern
Balfern (North)
Balfern (North)
Balfern
Balfern |
William Lewis Schoolmaster
Mr. R McCelland
Mr. C. Christison
Ainslie's map 1782.
Rl. Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 |
026 |
[Situation] 3/4 Mile S. E. [South East] of Kirkinner
A good house and farm Containing 409 acres of good arable land with out offices about 7 chains from the house and has a thrashing mill attached Occupied by Robert McClelland. |
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[Page] 8 -- Plan 26 A -- Parish of Kirkinner
Form 136
Page 25- Kirkinner
30- North Balfern
Chalmers Caledonia Vol [Volume] 3 page 425. "The Parish of Kirkinner comprehends
"the two parishes of Kirkinner and Longcastle annexed. The Ancient Church
" of Kirkinner was consecrated to Saint Kenneir, virgin, and martyr.
"who suffered martyrdom at Cologne, 29th. Oct, [October] AD 450"
[Note] See "South Balfern" Plan 26 B
[Signed] James Mahan c.a. [civilian assistant]
27th. March 1845 |
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MILLDRIGGAN BRIDGE |
Milldriggan Bridge
Milldriggan Bridge
Mildriggan Bridge |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
John McHaffie, Esqr.
George McHaffie Esqr. |
025 |
[Situation] on the main road from Wigtown to Kirkinner about 1/4 mile north of Kirkland Farm and on the South side of Milldriggan Village-
A bridge of one arch built of stone under which Milldriggan Burn passes repaired by the County - there is another bridge about 5 chains North of this, but has no name. |
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POST OFFICE [Kirkinner] |
Post Office
Post Office |
Mr. W. Lewis
Sign on House |
026 |
[Situation] At the south extremity of Kirkinner Village on the main road from Wigtown to Garlieston-
A Cottage house built of Stone, used for the business of the Post Office. |
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SHELL HILL |
Shell Hill |
Mr. C. Christison
Mr. J. Broadfoot
Mr. Robert McClelland |
026 |
[Situation] East of 'Ring Hill' on the farm of 'Balfern' (north).
A prominent hill, on its summit is a Trig ◬ [Trigonometrical] Station called after the hill by the Trig [Trigonometrical] Party - |
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MANSE [parish church] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Reid.
Mr. W. Lewis.
Ainslies Map 1782.
Rl. Rngrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819. |
026 |
[Situation] Very prominently on the East side of the Church & village of Kirkinner. 5 chains from the former place.
The Parsonage house neatly [built] of Stone, two Stories high, with out buildings & gardens attached, occupied by the Reverend J. Reid (Minister). |
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CHURCH [parish] |
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Reid.
Mr. W. Lewis. |
026 |
[Situation] On the east side of Kirkinner Village.
Parish Church built in the [modern] style A.D. 1829, is capable of [holding] 600 persons, of which the Revd. [Reverend] J. Reid is the minister. |
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PARISH SCHOOL |
Parish School |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Reid.
Mr. W. Lewis |
026 |
[Situation] In the village of Kirkinner on the East Side.
A neat modern building of stone [most] capable of holding upwards of 100 [Scholars] There are generally between 80 & 100 Girls & Boys in attendance in the winter sessions & between 50 & 70 in the Summer. |
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Form 136
Page 25- Manse
28- Church
28- Parish School |
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MILLDRIGGAN BURN |
Milldriggan Burn |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
Mr. C. Christison
G. McHaffie, Esqr. |
025 |
[Situation] Running from the West side of Plan, passing under Milldriggan Bridge for about 10 chains where it changes is name to 'Lane Burn'.
A Considerable Stream running through the district of Milldriggan. |
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KIRKLAND |
Kirkland
Kirkland
Kirkland
Kirkland |
Mr. J. Broadfoot.
Mr. C. Christison.
Ainslies Map 1782.
Royal Engineers Map 1819. |
026 |
A cottage house & out houses attached with 90 acres of good arable land occupied by Mr. Broadfoot of 'West Mains'. Property of the Earl of Galloway. |
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BALDOON SANDS |
Baldoon Sands |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
G. McHaffie, Esqr. |
026 |
[Situation] On the East Side of Plan, in 'Wigtown Bay' extending from North to South of Plan 26 A.
These Sands extend from the influx of the River Bladenoch with Wigtown Bay on the North to Innerwell Point on the South. It includes Orchardton Bay, Brandy Port, Innerwell Fishery and Innerwell Port Situate on the west side of Wigtown Bay. |
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[Note] There may be a 'Kirkland' and a
''Kirkland Farm', two different places - NO. Where is Kirkland Farm?
The 90 acres attached is Kirkland Farm. |
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BIG HILL |
Big Hill |
Mr. C. Christison
Mr. J. Broadfoot |
026 |
[Situation] Immediately West of Little Hill farm house & 1/2 mile South of Kirkinner.
A tolerable hill on the farm of Little Hills - |
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LITTLE HILL |
Little Hill |
Mr. C. Christison
Mr. J. Broadfoot |
026 |
[Situation] Between 'Big Hill' & 'Byng Hill' 3/4 mile South of Kirkinner.
A Small hill on the Farm of 'Little Hills'- |
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BYNG HILL |
Byng Hill |
Mr. C. Christison
Mr. J. Broadfoot |
026 |
[Situation] On the farm of 'Byng' immediately West of 'Little Hill' - 7/8 mile South of Kirkinner.
A high ill, on its summit is a Trig [Trigonometrical] ◬ Station called by the Trig [Trigonometrical] Party after the hill- |
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Form 136
Page 24- Big Hill
31 - Little Hill
31- Byng Hill |
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RING HILL |
Ring Hill
Ring Hill
Ringhill |
Mr. Robert McClelland
Mr. C. Christison
Ainslies Map of Galloway. |
026 |
[Situation] On the farm of 'Balfern' (N) [North] bounded on the west by 'Balfern' & on the East by 'Shell Hill'. I mile East by South of Kirkinner.
A prominent hill on its Summit is the Site of an old camp in shape of a ring, hence the name 'Ring Hill'. |
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CAMP |
Old Camp
Old Camp
Ancient Intrenchment. |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
G. McHaffie, Esqr.
Rl. Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819. |
026 |
[Situation] On the Summit of 'Ring Hill', on the farm of 'Balfern' (North).
The 'Site of an Old Camp' supposed to be formed by the 'Danes'. The moat is not traceable. |
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WIGTOWN BAY |
Wigtown Bay
Wigtown Bay
Wigton Bay |
G. McHaffie, Esqr.
Mr. J. Muir
Ainslie's Map 1782. |
026 |
[Situation] On the East side of the Plan, extending N & S [North & South] of this Name.
A large & very extensive Bay on the west side are the 'Baldoon Sands'. |
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Form 136
Page 32 - Ring Hill
32- Old Camp
33- Wigtown Bay
Ring - A circular fort. Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Scot. Dicty. [Scottish Dictionary]
[Note] Camp - In the Statistical Acct. [Account] 1841, page 15, mention is made
"The vestiges of two circular camps may be traced,
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TURKEY HILL |
Turkey Hill |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
Mr. J. McClelland |
026 |
[Situation] On the farm of 'Balfern' (N) [North] S by W [South by West] of 'Ring Hill'. 1 mile S E [South East] of Kirkinner.
A prominent hill on the farm of '[Balfern]' (North) on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called after the hill by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party. |
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BALDOON PARKS |
Baldoon Parks
Baldoon Parks
Baldoon Parks |
Mr. J. Broadfoot
"Map of Galloway"
Nicholsons His [History] of Galloway.
Ainslie's Map 1782. |
026 |
[Situation] On the Farms of 'Baldoon Mains'. 'West Mains', 'East Mains' & 'Crook' bounded on the north by 'River Bladnoch' & on the South by the farms of 'West Mains' & Kirkland - "East Mains" & 'Balfern' (North).
A large district of Country, [forming] a green Park on the Estate of 'Baldoon'
but now divided [into] farms. |
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Form 136
Page 29- Turkey Hill
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[Volume] 67
Wigtownshire
Plan 26A
Name of Parish -- Page
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Parish of Kirkinner
Plan 26A
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Baldoon Hill -- 1
Baldoon Tile Works -- 1
Baldoon Parks -- 14
Baldoon Sands -- 11
Bank Hill --- 6
Big Hill -- 12
Byng Hill -- 12
Church -- 10
Crook -- 3
Crook Plantation -- 3
East Mains -- 2
Forest -- 1
Gallowhae Plantation -- 3
Kirkinner -- 8
Kirkland Bridge -- 5
Kirkland Burn -- 5
Kirkland -- 11
Kirkland Hill -- 6
Lane Burn -- 5
Little Hill -- 12
Little Hills -- 7
Manse -- 10
Milldriggan -- 6
Milldriggan Bridge -- 9
North Balfern -- 8
Milldriggan Mill Bridge -- 7
Milldriggan Burn -- 11
Milton Hill -- 4
Camp (site of) -- 13
Parish School -- 10
Post Office -- 9
Ring Hill -- 13
Shell Hill -- 9
Shell Road -- 2
Skate Hill -- 4
Skellarie Plantation -- 4
Turket Hill -- 14
West Mains -- 2
Mid Bank -- 26
Wigtown Bay -- 13 |
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