OS1/20/151/9

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Kirkcudbrightshire OS Name Books, 1848-1851
  4. Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 151
  5. OS1/20/151/9
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BISHOPTON WOOD Bishopton Wood
Bishopton Wood		 Thomas Wishart
John Ronie		 050 [Situation] 5/8 mile W by S [West by South] of Kirkcudbright.
A large plantation on the farm of Bishopton (hence the name) the wood of which Consists of Oak Ash Beech & Fir. -
GIBB'S HILL Gibb's Hill
Gibb's Hill		 Thomas Wishart
Daniel Montague		 050 [Situation] 5/8 mile WSW [West South West] of Kirkcudbright.
A Small elevated portion of the bank of the River Dee, Situated on the farm of Bishopton and a short distance to the East side of Bishopton Wood. It took its name from a man called Gibb who was wont to be in the habit of Fishing here. -

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[Page] 9
Parish of Twynholm
Form 136
Page 151 - Bishopton Wood
152 - Gibb's Hill

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Borgue Parish, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire County, Rerrick Parish, Twynholm Parish

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 50 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 50