OS1/20/139/98
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONG TONGUE | Long Tongue | Charles Bie n&s Boreland John Wilson n&s Sandyhills |
A headland about two chains long projecting off the farm of Glenstocking into, the Solway Frith it is of the shape of a Tongue, And is about 120 ft. [feet] high - | |
| STEP | Step | Charles Bie n&s Boreland John Wilson n&s Sandyhills |
A large rock projecting into the tide mark of the Solway of the farm of Glenstocking, The Origin of this name is unknown | |
| COPPER PIT | Copper Pit | Charles Bie n&s Boreland John Wilson n&s Sandyhills |
An old shaft now nearly all closed up, it was formerly sunk to the depth of Six fathoms by Workmen employed at it by the proprietor - inquest of Copper Ore, but none being found the shaft was again Closed up nearly to its original level - |
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[page] 9846C List of Names collected by Thomas Smith c/asst. [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 46C
Trace 6
Parish: Colvend
Object:
Long Tongue - A headland
Step - A Rock
Copper Pit - Old Shaft
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VickiColeman
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