OS1/20/151/61
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUNDING KETTLE | Sounding Kettle Sounding Kettle |
William Henry Alexander Watson |
050 | [Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. by E. [South East by East] of the town of Kirkcudbright. This name applies to a hole at the N.W.[North West] end of Orchard plantation into which a Small Stream enters making a remarkable sound, hence the name |
| MOSS BANK PLANTATION | Moss Bank Plantation Moss Bank Plantation |
Charles Brackrige . John Muir |
050 | [Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright. A small belt of plantation on the farm of Cannee the wood of which consists Oak, Ash, Firs etc. |
| DRUMCROY | Drumcroy Drumcroy Drumcroy |
Earl of Selkirk Charles Brackridge John McWhan |
050 | [Situation] About 1 Mile S.E. [South East] of the town of Kirkcudbright. A Small hill or eminence of a ridge like shape, on the farm of Cannee, the Soil of which is chiefly arable land.- |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 61Parish of Kirkcudbright
Form 136
Page 281- Sounding Kettle
199- Moss Bank Plantation
196- Drumcroy
[Note] Druim A ridge of a hill
Croy may be from the Craidh which
Signifies land, it also signifies hillside
or Croy may be from Croich which signifies a gallows or gibbet
as in feudal times gibbets were erected in many elevated places
Transcriber's notes
Entry for Marl Moss scored outTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Skinnb1- Moderator
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