OS1/20/137/55
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palnackie | Thomas Dallin Post Master of Palnackie by Dalbeattie Capt. [Captain] Wilson Palnackie |
A small, but prettely built village upon the Water of Urr 4 Miles above its confluence with the Solway Firth. it is on the respective properties of Mr. McNight of Barlochan and Mrs. Robinson of Almorness. - and contains about 200 inhabitants chiefly Sailors, Fishermen and agricultural laborers. - it is the port for Castle Douglas and the adjacent country & has a considerable trade with Liverpool, Whitehaven, Workington and other ports in the North of England. The Water of Urr as far as Palnackie is navigable for vessels of 70 or 80 Tons during neap tides, and vessels 200 tons burthen during high spring tides its principle imports are coal, lime & slates. its exports are cattle, sheep and Farm produce. it has a Custom House and post office with 2 or 3 middling Inns, or rather public houses. - it is often called "The Garden" by the natives, which name has become known around the Country. - |
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[page] 55Plan 46 A
List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] Mechan R.S.M. [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st Exr. [Examiner]
Parish: Buittle
Object: A village
[signed] John Mechan
2nd Corp. R.S.M. [Corporal Royal Sappers and Miners]
26th July 1850
Transcriber's notes
'The Water of Urr as far as Palnackie', has been written in the Received Name column but the Description goes on to describe further details of Palnackie village.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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