OS1/35/70/7
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
GOODWIFE'S CAVE | Goodwife's Cave Goodwife's Cave Good Wife's Cave . . . . Goodwife's Cave |
Peter McDowall John Wilson Old Stattl. acct. [Statistical Account] Vol [Volume] 2 P. [Page] 56 Caledonia Vol. [Volume] 3 P. [Page] 356 |
027 | [Situation] 5/8 Mile S.E. [South East] of Cairnmon Fell This names applies to cave in the western shore of Stoneykirk and situate near to the south side of Strandfood it is well Known by the names given" There is a cave near the bay of Float called the Good Wifes Cave which has a very remarkable echo." Stat. acct. [Statistical account] vol [volume] 2 Page 56 see also Caledonia vol [volume] 3 page 356 |
SLUNKRAINY | SlunKreanie SlunKreanie SlunKrainy SlunKrainy SlunKrainy |
Peter McDowall John Wilson Thomas McDowall. Samuel Jamieson William McDowall |
027 | [Situation] 3/4 Mile S.E. [South East] of Cairnmon Fell A rock or fishing seat where fishermen sits while fishing with Rod & Line. |
CAIRNGARROCH HILL | Cairngarroch Hill Cairngarroch Hill Cairngarroch |
John McCabe John Auld Royal Engrs. [Engineers] map 1819. |
027 | [Situation] 5/8 Mile N E [North East] of Cairnmon Fell A Hill on the lands of Cairngarroch the Surface of which is arable lands. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 7 - Parish of StoneyKirkForm 136
Page 46 - Cairngarroch Hill
Slunk - A Slough, a quagmire
Slonk- A Mire a ditch
Dr. [Doctor] Jams [Jamiesons] Scottish Dictionary
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, joseph mc keown
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.