OS1/20/25/44
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCH MOAN | Loch Moan | William Alexander Game Keeper to the Marquis of Ailsa Rowentree Toll via Newtonstewart Ainslies Map James McMillan Gleckmalloch (via) Newton Stewart |
013 | A large Lake the source of the River Cree. It forms part of the boundaries of Ayr and Kirkcudbright . Studded Islands and its edges are greatly indented, these indentations forming many promontories it wholly surrounded by Moss. (nence the name Moan) gaelic i.e. turf or fuel. It abounds with pike and trout of a large Size but the latter are Shy. Consequently the Latter is not Much frequented by Anglers. |
| BLACK ISLAND | Black Island | William Alexander Game Keeper to the Marquis of Ailsa Rowentree Toll via Newtonstewart Ainslies Map James McMillan Gleckmalloch (via) Newton Stewart Robert McMillan Pulgown Newton Stewart |
013 | A tolerable Sized Island in Loch Moan the surface of which is Rocky heathy Pasture it is the largest Island in the Loch and is frequented by Heron, wild DucK & other Aquatic birds during their breeding Season. |
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[Page] 44 -- List of Names collected by John Mahony Privt R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners ] 1st. Exr. [Examiner] - Parish of Minnigaff -- Plan 13A Trace 3Object - Loch Moan - A Loch
- Black Islands - an Island
[Signed] John Mahony
Pte R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
June 26th
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