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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHAN SCAR | Whan Scar Whan Scar Whan Scar |
Joseph Faulder, Boatman Waterfoot Cottages Alexander Geddes, Boatman Waterfoot Cottages George Fleming - Farmer - Waterfoot |
063 | [Situation] On the boundary between Annan and Dornock A large bed of loose stones etc, prominently visible on the Solway Sands at low-water mark. |
| ALTAR STONE | Altar Stone | Joseph Faulder, Boatman Waterfoot Cottages Alexander Geddes, Boatman Waterfoot Cottages George Fleming - Farmer - Waterfoot |
063 | [Situation] On Whan Scar An upright Stone purposely set up to mark the boundary between Annan and Dornock Parishes. |
| GOWKESK RIG | Gowkesk Rig | Joseph Faulder, Boatman Waterfoot Cottages Alexander Geddes, Boatman Waterfoot Cottages George Fleming - Farmer - Waterfoot |
063 | [Situation] West of Whan Scar. A particular part of the Solway Sands, so named from its wreathy or ridge-like shape. |
| SOLWAY FIRTH | Solway Firth | See Page 136. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 162,Annan Parish -- Plan 63.13.
[signed] R. Stotherd.
Capt. Rl. Engrs. [Captain Royal Engineers]
28th. Feb. [February] 1858.
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