Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 27

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/20/27/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Minnigaff Plan 13C. Index Names of Objects -- Page Arroch Hill -- 6 Arroch -- 7 Butter Burn -- 5 Butter Bridge -- 5 Balloch Trust -- 6 Benmore -- 13 Bargrennan Burn -- 23 Balraggan -- 23 Balunton Hill -- 24 Barns (In ruins) -- 31 Craig of Bellew -- 19 Craigigenkeelie (In ruins) -- 19 Craigenjig -- 19 Corrafeckloch Hill -- 21 Creebank Burn -- 21 Cairn Kinna -- 22 Corra -- 20 Craignacraddoch -- 32 Garwall End -- 3 Garwall Hill -- 3 Gleckmalloch --- 12 Green Tops -- 15 Glencaird Hill -- 25 Glencaird Moor -- 28 High Mill Burn Bridge -- 26 High Mill Burn -- 27 Loch Arroch -- 4 Loan Burn -- 10 Linncrosh -- 25 Low Mill Burn Bridge -- 26 Low Mill Burn -- 28 Isle Ford -- 7 King's Chair -- 9 Knockcravie Burn -- 12 Knockfad -- 17 Knockbracks -- 17 Kirriedarroch -- 29 Kirriecastle (In ruins) -- 30 Millmein -- 27 Nick of the Saddle -- 4 Palgowan Ford --10 Palgowan -- 11 Palgown Bridge -- 11 Pulnagashel Glen -- 30 Pulnagashel Burn -- 31 Rig of Cairn Kinna -- 22 Rig of Stroan -- 31 Rig of Craignacraddoch -- 32 Spirns Cairn -- 13 Sheil Hill -- 15 Water of Minnick -- 8 Whaups Nest Knowe -- 18 Whiskey Burn -- 18 Stranfasket -- 29 Kentie Burn -- 17
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OS1/20/27/3 GARWALL END Garwall End Garwall End Garwall End Garwall End Garwall End Anthony McCaa n.s. Gilbert McClymont n.s. William McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. See Name Book 13 A 013 [Situation] 1 3/4 Mile N.W. [North West] by West of GlecKmalloch A rocky knoll at the eastern extremity of "Garwall Hill" hence the name, On its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party KirKfleckloch Ct. Pt.
OS1/20/27/3 GARWALL HILL Garwall Hill Garwall Hill Garwall Hill Garwall Hill Anthony McCaa n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. Gilbert McClymont n.s. See Name Book 13 A 013 [Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile N.W. [North West] by West of GlecKmalloch A large rocky hill on the farm of "Laniewee", it and "Corrafeckloch Hill" form a range of hills on its highest point stands a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "KirkfecklocK" Also on its eastern extremity is a rocky knoll called "Garwall End" on which stands another Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Kirkfecklock Ct. Pt. "
OS1/20/27/3 Parish of Minnigaff -- [Page] 3 Form 136 Page 35- Garwall End 38- Garwall Hill
OS1/20/27/4 NICK OF THE SADDLE Nick of the Saddle Nick of the Saddle Nick of the Saddle Nick of the Saddle Anthony McCaa n.s. Robert McMillan n.s William McMillan n.s. Gilbert McClymont n.s 013 [Situation] About 1/2 Mile West of Gleckmalloch A rocky hollow on "Garwall Hill" As to the derivation of its name nothing can be gleaned in the locality.
OS1/20/27/4 LOCH ARROCH Loch Arroch Loch Arroch Loch Arroch Loch Arroch James McMillan n.s Anthony McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. Ainslies Map 1820 013 [Situation] About 1 Mile N. W. [North West] by West of GlecKmalloch A small lake on the farm of "Arroch" (hence the name) It abounds with trout It is fed by two small tributary streamlets And Springs within itself.
OS1/20/27/4 Parish of Minnigaff -- [Page] 4 Form 136 Page 35- Nick of the Saddle 37- Loch Arroch
OS1/20/27/5 BUTTER BURN Butter Burn Butter Burn Butter Burn Butter Burn James McMillan n.s Anthony McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. Ainslies Map 1820 013 [Situation] Running in a S. [South] easterly direction to its junction with the Water of Minnick at Palgown Bridge A Small Stream having its Source in "Loch Arroch" And flowing in a South -easterly direction falls into the Water of "Minnick" at "Pulgown Bridge". As to the derivation of its name nothing is known in the locality.
OS1/20/27/5 BUTTER BRIDGE Butter Bridge Butter Bridge Butter Bridge James McMillan n.s Anthony McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1/2 Mile N. [North] West of GlecKmalloch A Small stonebuilt county bridge of one arch over "Butter Burn" (hence the name) And on the publick road leading from NewtonStewart to Ayr.
OS1/20/27/5 Parish of Minnigaff -- [page] 5 Form 136 page 36- Butter Burn 36 - Butter Bridge
OS1/20/27/6 ARROCH HILL Arroch Hill Arroch Hill Arroch Hill Arroch Hill Arroch Hill James McMillan n.s. Anthony McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. Ainslies Map 1820 See also N. [Name] Book 13A 013 [Situation] About 7/8 Mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Gleckmalloch A Small rocky hill on the farm of "Arroch" (now blended with Gleckmalloch") On its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Arrioch Hill"
OS1/20/27/6 BALLOCH TRUST Balloch Trust List of Turnpike Road Trusts 013 [Situation] Extending along the West Side of the Water of MinnicK This trust extends from Bridge of Cree at Newtonstewart thro' [through] Minnigaff (Village) & by House O' the Hill to Balloch .
OS1/20/27/6 Parish of Minnigaff -- [page] 6 Form 136 Page 37- Arroch Hill Balloch Trust
OS1/20/27/7 ARROCH (In Ruins) Arroch (in ruins) Arroch (in ruins) Arroch (in ruins) Arroch (in ruins) Arrogh Arroch William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. John McMillan n.s. James Milligan n.s. Valuation Roll 1819 Valuation Roll (Anct) [Ancient] 013 [Situation] About 7/8 Mile N.E. [North East] of Gleckmalloch - The ruins of a farm house having at one time a farm of land attached but now blended with that of "Gleckmalloch " Proprietor the Earl of Galloway. Near the ruins is a Small thatched house used as Cattle Shed
OS1/20/27/7 ISLE FORD Isle Ford Isle Ford Isle Ford William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 3/4 Mile N. [North] East of Gleckmalloch A ford or shallow in the "Water of Minnick" a little southeast of "Arroch" in ruins It has a shingly bottom. And adjacent to it on the South is a Small island from which it derives its name.
OS1/20/27/7 Parish of Minnigaff -- [Page] 7 form 136 Page 39- Arroch(in ruins) 40- Isle Ford
OS1/20/27/8 WATER OF MINNICK Minnock Water Minnock Water Minnick Water Water of MinnicK Water of MinnicK Water of MinnicK Water of MinnicK James McCrone n. Daniel Thompson n.s. Ainslies Map John McMillan n.s. James Milligan n.s. William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. Gazeteer of |Scotland by A Fullarton & Co. [Company] 1842 013 [Situation] Running in a Southerly direction along the EastSide of Balloch Trust A considerable mountain stream having its source in the Baloch Hills (Ayrshire) During heavy rains it assumes the appearance of a considerable river rolling down in torrents, its rise being extremely rapid and its decrease equally so. Its course for about seven or eight miles is southward and afterwards nearly 2 miles southwestward to its influx into the "River Cree" at "Brigton", traversing (except near its termination) a dreary country And receiving numerous independent rills and in particular the "Water of Truil" which drains a large extent of Country to the East. It is noted for the quantity and quality of its trout and salmon and is much frequented by Anglers in the fishing Season. For a short distance (at "Kirriereoch") it forms part of the boundary between the shires of Ayr and Kirkcudbright.
OS1/20/27/8 Parish of Minnigaff -- [Page] 8 Form 136 Page 41 - Water of Minnick
OS1/20/27/9 KING'S CHAIR King's Chair King's Chair William McMillan n.s. James Mcmillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 45 chains N.E. [North East] of Gleckmalloch A large stone in the "Water of Minnick" near to Pulgown farmhouse It is traditionally handed down that at a very remote period a certain King when crossing the "Water of Minnick"at "Kings Ford" was drowned there and his body being carried down the stream by the current was Arrested in its progress by this stone on which it was driven up, and it (the stone) has been called ever since in the locality "King's Chair" Note No information can be obtained whether these two objects has had Any Connection, traditional or otherwise with "Kings Cairn".
OS1/20/27/9 Parish of Minnigaff -- [Page] 9 Form 136 Page 40 - King's Chair
OS1/20/27/10 LOAN BURN Loan Burn Loan Burn William McMillan n.s James McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] Running in a S. [South] Westerly direction to its influx with the Water of Minnick A inconsiderable stream having its rise on "Benmore" And flowing in a Southwesterly direction to its influx into the "Water of Minnick" near Palgown farm house.
OS1/20/27/10 PALGOWAN FORD Palgown Ford Palgown Ford Palgown Ford William McMillan n.s James McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1/4 mile East of GlecKmalloch A ford in the "Water of Minnick" A short distance north of "Palgown Bridge"
OS1/20/27/10 Parish of Minnigaff -- [page] 10 Form 136 page 39 - Loan Burn 40 - Palgowan Ford
OS1/20/27/11 PALGOWAN Palgown Palgown Palgown Palgowan Palgowan Pougown Palgowan William Mcmillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. James Milligan n.s. Ainslies map Valuation Roll 1819 Valuation Roll (Anct) [Ancient] John McMillan Esqr For [Forester] for Lord Galloway 013 [Situation] About 1/4 Mile N.E. [North East] by East of GlecKmalloch A large and Substantially built farm house with Suitable offices And a large Sheep farm Attached Consisting mostly of rocky and and heathy pasture. this farm is part of the old "Forest Lands " Proprietor the Earl of Galloway.
OS1/20/27/11 PALGOWAN BRIDGE Palgown Bridge (Stone Arch private) Palgown Bridge (Stone Arch private) Palgown Bridge (Stone Arch private) Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1/4 Mile N. [North] East of GlecKmalloch .- A stone bridge of one arch spanning the Water of "Minnick" a short distance Southwest of "Palgown"farm house (hence the name) it is on the thoroughfare leading from this house to the publicK road And was erected for the Convenience of the farmer at the expense of the Proprietor the Earl of Galloway.
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OS1/20/27/12 GLECKMALLOCH GlecKmalloch GlecKmalloch GlecKmalloch GlecKmalloch Glenmalloch or GlacKmalloch Craigmalloch Glenmallock William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s John McMillan Esqr. n.s. James Milligan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1/4 mile S.W. by West of Gleckmalloch A small thatched farm house with suitable offices in middling repair attached is a sheep farm consisting of about 1000 Acres [chiefly] rocky and heathy pasture. The farm of "Arroch" is now blended into this farm . Proprietor the Earl of Galloway.
OS1/20/27/12 KNOCKCRAVIE BURN Knockreavy Burn Kncokreavy Burn KnocKravie Knockcravie Burn - Knockcravie Burn Knockcravie Burn William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s Ainslies Map 1820 Robert Mcmillan Anthony McMillan John Hyslop 013 [Situation] Running in a S. W. [South West] direction to its confluence with Minnick opposite GlecKmalloch A tolerably sized mountain stream rising on the farm of "Palgown" between "Bennan" And "Mid Lump" And flowing in a westerly direction to its influx into the "Water of Minnick " a short distance South of "Palgown Bridge"
OS1/20/27/12 [Page] 12 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page 41- Gleckmalloch 39- Kncokcravie Burn
OS1/20/27/13 SPIRNS CAIRN Spirns Cairn Spirns Cairn James McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 Mile N.E. [North East] of GlecKmalloch A shepherd's pile or Cairn rudely Constructed of Small irregular handstones, And standing about 6 feet high, it is situated at the Southwestern base of "Benmore" And is Surrounded by a Course description of grass called Spirn hence the name .
OS1/20/27/13 BENMORE Benmore Benmore Palgowan Hill Bennane William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. Ainslies Map 1820 See also N. [Name] Book 13 A & B 013 [Situation] About 1 1/4 mile N.E. [North East] of GlecKmalloch A Considerable rocky heathy hill on the farm of "Palgown" on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] ◬ [Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Benmoor".
OS1/20/27/13 Parish of Minnigaff -- [Page] 13 Form 136 Page 43- Spirns Cairn 42- Benmore
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OS1/20/27/15 SHEIL HILL Sheil Hill Sheil Hill Sheil Hill William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 7/8 mile West of GlecKmalloch A tolerable sized rocky hill on the farm of "Gleckmalloch" on its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Glencar Shepherd's Pile"
OS1/20/27/15 GREEN TOPS Green Tops Green Tops William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1/2 Mile W. N. [West North] West of GlecKmalloch A Small eminence on the farm of "Gleckmalloch" about a quarter of a mile W. [West] of the road leading from Ayr to Newtonstewart
OS1/20/27/15 Parish of Minnigaff -- [Page] 15 Form 136 Page 45-- Sheil hill 45-- Green Tops Sheil . A Shed for sheltering Sheep during night Scott. Dicty. [Scottish Dictionary]
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OS1/20/27/17 KNOCKFAD Knockfad Knockfad William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1/4 Mile S.E. [South East] by East of GlecKmalloch A small rocky heathy eminence on the farm of Palgown situated a short distance east of "Water of Minnick".
OS1/20/27/17 KNOCKBRACKS Knockbrax Knockbrax Knockbracks Knockbracks Knockbracks William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan . John Hyslop John Murray. 013 [Situation] About 35 chains S.S. [South South] East of GlecKmalloch A small eminence on the farm of Palgown situated a short distance east of "Water of Minnick" its surface consists of rocky arable And rough pasture.
OS1/20/27/17 KENTIE BURN Kentie Burn Kentie Burn William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] Running in a Westerly direction to its junction with Water of Minnick at Knockbrax A streamlet rising on the farm of Palgown between "Craig of Bellew" and "Lagwholt Moor" And running in a westerly direction joins the "Water of MinnicK".
OS1/20/27/17 Parish of Minnigaff -- [Page] 17 Form 136 Page 49- Knockfad 47 - Knockbracks 49 - Kentie Burn
OS1/20/27/18 WHAUPS NEST KNOWE Whaup's Nest Knowe Whaup's Nest Knowe Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 3/4 Mile S.E. [South East] by South of GlecKmalloch A heathy knoll on the farm of Palgown it takes its name from the Curlew (which is called "Whaup" in Scotland) building its nest there
OS1/20/27/18 WHISKEY BURN Whiskey Burn Whiskey Burn William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] Running in a S. [South] Westerly direction to its junction with Kentie Burn A streamlet rising in a field on the farm of "Palgown" and running in a South westerly direction for nearly 1/2 a mile joins "Kentie Burn ". How it [got] this name is not known.
OS1/20/27/18 [Page] 18 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page 49- Whaups Nest Knowe Whaup . A curlew Scott. Dicty [Scottish Dictionary] 49- Whisky Burn
OS1/20/27/19 CRAIG OF BELLEW Craig of Bellew Craig of Bellew William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s 013 [Situation] About 1 Mile East of GlecKmalloch - A small rocky eminence on the farm of Palgown on its Summit is a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Palgown" after the farm.
OS1/20/27/19 CRAIGENKEELIE (In Ruins) CraigenKeelie (in ruins) CraigenKeelie (in ruins) William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s 013 [Situation] About 5/8 Mile E. [East] by North of GlecKmalloch The ruins of An old Cothouse upon the farm of "Palgown" situated at the western extremity of "Craigenjig"
OS1/20/27/19 CRAIGENJIG Craigenjig William McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s 013 [Situation] About 1 Mile E. [East] by North of GlecKmalloch A tract of Moorland on the farm of Palgown as to the derivation of its name nothing can be obtained in the locality.
OS1/20/27/19 Parish of Minnigaff -- [Page] 19 Form 136 Page 50 -- Craig of Bellew 50- Craigenkeelie (in ruins) 50- Craigenjig
OS1/20/27/20 [Page] 20 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Corra - [For Authorities] see Name List Plan 12 B -- For Description See Name List Plan 12 B
OS1/20/27/21 CORRAFECKLOCH HILL CorrafecKloch Hill CorrafecKloch Hill John McClymont n.s. Gilbert McIlwrick n.s 012; 013 [Situation] About 1 3/4 Mile W. [West] by South of GlecKmalloch A considerable rocky heathy hill on the farm of CorrafecKloch (hence the name) it forms part of a range of hills for which no name can be obtained On its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "KirkfecKlock" West or old".-
OS1/20/27/21 CREEBANK BURN Creebank Burn John McClymont n.s. Gilbert McIlwrick n.s 012; 013 [Situation] Running in a Southerly direction to its junction with CorrafecKloch Burn A Small stream rising on the farm of "CorrafecKloch" And flowing in a Southwesterly direction, alternately Crossing the boundary between the farms of "CorrafecKloch" and "CreebanK" (from the latter it takes its name) to its junction with "CorrafecKloch Burn" these two streams when united take the name "Cairnderry Burn".
OS1/20/27/21 [Page] 21 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page 52 -- CorrafecKloch Hill 54 -- Creebank Burn
OS1/20/27/21 Both these places are on O.S. 6 inch map 012 ◬ Is on map 013
OS1/20/27/22 RIG OF CAIRN KINNA Rig of Cairn Kinna Rig of Cairn Kinna John McClymont n.s. Gilbert McIlwrick n.s. 013 A small heathy eminence on the farm of CreebanK of an oblong shape, near its centre is an ancient Cairn called "Cairn Kinna" hence the name.
OS1/20/27/22 CAIRN KINNA Cairn Kinna Cairn Kinna John McClymont n.s. Gilbert McIlwrick n.s. 013 [Situation] About 2/8 MIle S.W. [South West] by West of GlecKmalloch A large circular ancient cairn on the "rig of cairn Kinna" [it] is about 60 feet in diameter [with] stones in its centre being raised to about 12 feet high no information respecting it can be gained in the locality except that [it] is thought to be the burial place [of] some person of note. Similar tumuli have been opened in this neighbourhood and graves thereby exposed in which human bones of a large size have been found.
OS1/20/27/22 [Page] 22 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 page 52 - Rig of Cairn Kinna 51 - Cairn Kinna
OS1/20/27/23 BARGRENNAN BURN Bargrinnon Burn Bargrinnnon Burn Bargrennan Burn Bargrennan Burn Bargrennan Burn Balgrennan Burn Gilbert McIlwrick n.s Alexander Murray n.s. John McMillan Esqr. n.s. James Milligan n.s. William McMillan n.s. Ainslies Map 1820 013; 021 [Situation] Running in a Southerly direction to its junction with the Cree A Small stream rising at the base of "Balunton" and flowing in South westerly direction to its influx into the "River Cree" at Linn of Cree."
OS1/20/27/23 BALRAGGAN Balraggan Balraggan Balragan Gilbert McIlwrick n.s Alexander Murray n.s. James McKie n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 5/8 mile S. [South] West of GlecKmalloch This name applies to the northwestern portion of Glencaird hill, it is Situate on the farm of CreebanK And its Surface Consists of rocky heathy pasture.
OS1/20/27/23 [Page] 23 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page 54- Bargrennan Burn 53- Balraggan
OS1/20/27/24 BALUNTON HILL Balunton Hill Balunton Hill Balunton Hill Gilbert McIlwraith n.s. Alexander Murray n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About1 1/2 Miles S. [South] West of Gleckmalloch A considerable hill on [the] farm of "CreebanK" and [on] the same range of hills with Glencaird hill. Its Surface [consists] of rocky heathy pasture.
OS1/20/27/24 [Page] 24 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page 54- Balunton Hill
OS1/20/27/25 GLENCAIRD HILL Glencaird Hill Glencaird Hill Glencaird Hill Glencaird Hill Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s Ainslie's Map n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile S. S. [South South] West of Gleckmalloch A considerable rocky heathy hill on the farms "Glencaird" and "CreebanK", a portion of it on the latter farm is called "Balraggon" A little to the south from the Summit of that is a Trigl .◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Glencar Ct. Pt. Connection Point] and on this is an unused Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station]
OS1/20/27/25 LINNCROSH Lincrosh Lincrosh Lincrosh John McCulloch n. Anthony McMillan n.s William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 Mile S. [South] of GlecKmalloch A deep pool in the "Water of MinnicK" notable for the large quantity of trout And salmon which are caught here it is much frequented by anglers in the fishing Season.
OS1/20/27/25 [Page] 25 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page -- Glencaird Hill Linncrosh
OS1/20/27/26 LOW MILL BURN BRIDGE Low Mill Burn Bridge Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 7/8 Mile S. [South] by West of GelcKmalloch A Small stonebuilt county bridge of one arch over "low Mill Burn" (hence the name) and on the road from Ayr to Newtonstewart.
OS1/20/27/26 HIGH MILL BURN BRIDGE High Mill Burn Bridge Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 3/4 Mile S. [South] by West of GlecKmalloch A Small Stonebuilt County bridge of one Arch Across [the] High Mill Burn (hence [the] name) And in the road [leading] from Ayr to Newtonstewart
OS1/20/27/26 [Page] - Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page - 57 - Low Mill Burn Bridge - 56- High Mill Burn Bridge
OS1/20/27/27 HIGH MILL BURN High Mill Burn High Mill Burn high Mill Burn Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] Running in an Easterly direction to A junction with Water of MinnicK A Small stream rising between the farms of Glencaird and GlecKmalloch flowing in an easterly direction until its influx into the "Water of Minnick" about 1/2 a mile South of "GlecKmalloch."
OS1/20/27/27 MULLMEIN HILL Millmein Hill Millmein Hill Millmein Hill Mullmein Hill Mullmein Hill Mullmein Hill James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan John Hyslop John Murray 013 [Situation] About 1 Mile S. [South] West of GlecKmalloch A Small heathy hill on the farm of "Glencaird".
OS1/20/27/27 [Page] 27 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page 55- High Mill Burn 55- Mullmein Hill
OS1/20/27/28 GLENCAIRD MOOR Glencaird Moor Glencaird Moor Glencaird Moor John McCulloch n.s. Anthony McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 Mile S. [South] West of GelcKmalloch An extensive tracy of land [on] the farm of Glencaird its surface consists of rocky and heathy pasture. on its northwest portion stands "Millmein Hill" And its northeastern extremity is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigonometrical] Party "Glencar Moor."
OS1/20/27/28 LOW MILL BURN Low Mill Burn Low Mil Burn Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] Running in an Easterly direction to its influx with Water of MinnicK A small stream rising on "Balraggan" And flowing in an easterly direction falls into the "Water of MinnicK" near to "Linncrosh".
OS1/20/27/28 [Page] 58 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page 58 - Glencaird Moor 56- Low Mill Burn
OS1/20/27/29 STRANFASKET Stranfasket Stranfasket William McMillan n.s. Anthony McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1/8 mile S. [South] East of GlecKmalloch A small heathy eminence of An oblong form on the farm of Plagown it is situate a short distance N. [North] East of "Kirriedarroch"
OS1/20/27/29 KIRRIEDARROCH Kirriedarroch Kirriedarroch Kirriedarroch Kittydarroch John McCulloch n. Anthony McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. Ainslie's Map 1820 013 [Situation] About 1 3/8 Mile S.S. [South South East] of GlecKmalloch A small thatched house in Middling repair. it was at one time a farm house And a small sheep farm attached, but now blended with that of Palgown. Proprietor Earl of Galloway
OS1/20/27/29 [Page] 29 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page - 62 - Stranfasket 60- Kirriedarroch
OS1/20/27/30 KIRRIECASTLE (In Ruins) Kirriecastle Kirriecastle Kirkcastle Kirkcastle Kirriecastle Kirriecastle Kirriecastle Kirriecastle John McCulloch Anthony McMillan Valuation Roll 1819 Valuation roll (Anct) [Ancient] John McMillan Esqr. Robert McMillan John Hyslop John Murray 013 [Situation] About 1 3/4 Mile S.S. [South South] East of GlecKmalloch The ruins of a farmhouse annexed was a small farm [now] blended with that of Palgown This farm was Part of the "Forest Lane] Proprietor Earl of Galloway.
OS1/20/27/30 PULNAGASHEL GLEN Pulnagashel Glen Pulnagashel Glen Pulnagashel Glen Anthony McMillan William McMillan John McCulloch 013 [Situation] About 1 3/4 Mile S.S. [South South] East of GlecKmalloch A Small glen on "Pulnagashel Burn" (hence the name) Situated a little South of And Convenient to "Kirriecastle (in ruins" its sides are fringed with some Small wood [such] as Birch, Ash Mountain Ash
OS1/20/27/30 [Page] 30 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page 60- Kirriecastle (in Ruins) 61- Pulnagashel Glen
OS1/20/27/31 PULNAGASHEL BURN Pulnagshel Burn Pulnagshel Burn Pulnagshel Burn Pulnagshel Burn Pulnagashle Burn John McCulloch n. Anthony McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. See N. [Name] Books 13 C. 21D Ainslies Map 1820 013 [Situation] Running in a S. [South] Westerly direction to its influx with Water of MinnicK A small stream rising on the farm of "Stroan"And flowing in S.[South] Westerly direction empties itself into "Water of Minnick" near to "Stroan Bridge"
OS1/20/27/31 RIG OF STROAN Rig of Stroan Rig of Stroan Rig of Stroan Rig of Stroan John Lambie n. Anthony McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. John McCulloch n. 013 [Situation] About 2 Mile S. [South] East] of GlecKmalloch A considerable rocky heathy ridge on the farm of Stroan, it extends N. [North] East And S. [South] West near its N. [North] eastern extremity is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Stronehill".
OS1/20/27/31 BARNS (In Ruins) Barns Barns Barns John McCulloch n. Anthony McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 3/4 miles S.S. [South South] East of GlecKmalloch The ruins of Some old houses which at one time, were used as office houses (hence the name) to "Kirriecastle"
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OS1/20/27/32 RIG OF CRAIGNACRADDOCH Rig of Craignacraddoch Rig of Craignacraddoch John McCulloch n. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 1/4 Mile E.S. [[East South] East of GlecKmalloch A Small tract of rocky heathy pasture on the farm of [Palgown], it is of An oblong shape and takes partly the Appearance of a ridge near its centre is the rock " Craignacruddoch" from which it derives its name.
OS1/20/27/32 CRAIGNACRADDOCH Craignacraddoch Craignacraddoch William McMillan n.s. John McCulloch n. 013 [Situation] About 1 3/8 Mile E. S. [East South] East of GleKmalloch A Small crag situated on the farm of Palgown on an eminence to which it gives the name "Rig of Craignacruddoch"
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OS1/20/27/35 GARWALL END Garwall End Anthony McCaa n. Drumjoan via Barrhill Gilbert McClymont n. & S. Corrafeckloch via Newtonstewart 013 A rocky knoll at the Eastern extremity of "Garwill Hill" hence the name, on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Kirkfeclock Ct. Pt. "
OS1/20/27/35 NICK OF THE SADDLE Nick of the Saddle Anthony McCaa n. Drumjoan via Barrhill Robert McMillan n. & s. Carnderry via Newtonstewart 013 A rocky hollow on "Garwall Hill" as to the derivation of its name nothing can be gleaned in the locality -
OS1/20/27/35 [Page] 35 -- List of Names collected by Robert Miller C/A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace 1 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Garwall End - A rocky eminence Nick of the Saddle - A Hollow [Signed] Robert Miller C/A [Civilian Assistant] June 22nd. 1849
OS1/20/27/36 BUTTER BURN Butter Burn James McMillan n.& s. Clekmalloch via Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan n. & s. Caldons via Newtonstewart 013 A small Stream having its source in Loch Arroch running in a south easterly direction falling into the River Minnick about half a mile North from Pulgowan Farm House.
OS1/20/27/36 BUTTER BRIDGE Butter Bridge James McMillan n.& s. Clekmalloch via Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan n. & s. Caldons via Newtonstewart 013 A stone Bridge of one arch, over the "Butter Burn" hence the name. it is a County Bridge. it crosses the Public road leading from NewtonStewart, to Ayr.
OS1/20/27/36 [Page] 36 -- List of Names collected by Robert Miller C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace 1 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Butter Burn - A Stream Butter Bridge - A Bridge [Signed] Robert Miller C/A [Civilian Assistant] 22nd. [June 1849]
OS1/20/27/37 ARROCH HILL Arroch Hill James McMillan n.& s. Clekmalloch via Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan n. & s. Caldons via Newtonstewart 013 A Small Hill on the farm of Arroch (now blended with Clekmalloch) the surface of which is rocky pasture on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Arrioch hill".
OS1/20/27/37 LOCH ARROCH Loch Arroch James McMillan n.& s. Clekmalloch via Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan n. & s. Caldons via Newtonstewart 013 A small Loch on the farm of Arroch (hence the name) and the source of the "Butter Burn" it abounds with Trout. it is fed by 2 small Tributary streamlets. and springs within itself
OS1/20/27/37 [Page] 37 -- List of Names collected by Robert Miller C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace 1 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Arroch Hill - A Hill Loch Arroch - A Loch [Signed] Robert Miller C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 22nd. June 1849
OS1/20/27/38 GARWALL HILL Garwall Hill Anthony McCaa n. Drumjohn via Barrhill Robert McMillan n. & s. Carnderry via NewtonStewart 013 A large rocky hill on the farm of Lanniwee, on its highest point is a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] "kirkfeckloch" also on its eastern extremity which is called "Garwall End" stands another ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Kirkfeckloch Ct. Pt. this Hill & Corriefeckloch Hill joins a range of Hills
OS1/20/27/38 [Page] 38 -- List of Names collected by Robert Miller C/A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace 1 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Garwall Hill - A Hill [Signed] Robert Miller C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 22nd. [June 1849]
OS1/20/27/39 KNOCKREAVY BURN Knockreavy William McMillan Palgowan James Mcmillan Gleckmalloch 013 A tolerable sized stream which rises ion, and runs through the farm of Palgown it runs in a Sth [South] Westerly course and falls into the Minnick water
OS1/20/27/39 LOAN BURN Loan Burn William McMillan Palgowan James Mcmillan Gleckmalloch 013 An inconsiderable stream which rises in Benmore and running in a Sth. [South] Westerly direction, joins the Minnoch Water, near Palgown.
OS1/20/27/39 ARROCH (IN RUINS) Arroch (In Ruins) William McMillan Palgowan James Mcmillan Gleckmalloch 013 The Ruins of a farm house the land belonging to which is now blended in the farm of Gleckmalloch
OS1/20/27/39 [Page] 39 -- List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 2 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Knockreavy Burn - Burn Loan Burn - Stream Arroch (in Ruins) - (Ruins) [Signed] Archibald Craig Pe R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] June 26th. 1849
OS1/20/27/40 ISLE FORD Isle Ford William McMillan n.s. Palgown James McMillan n.s. Gleckmalloch 013 Ford in the Water of Mnnoch, near Palgown Farm House, it is beside a small island hence the name
OS1/20/27/40 PALGOWN FORD Palgown Ford William McMillan n.s. Palgown James McMillan n.s. Gleckmalloch 013 A Ford in the Water of Minnoch, on the farm of Palgown
OS1/20/27/40 KING'S CHAIR King's Chair William McMillan n.s. Palgown James McMillan n.s. Gleckmalloch 013 A large stone which stands in the Water of Minnoch near the farm House of Palgown . It is traditionally said of this stone that near it and higher up the River. that a King was once drowned at a place still known as the "King's Ford", and that his body floating down the River was arrested in its progress by this Stone
OS1/20/27/40 [Page] 40 -- List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 2 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Isle Ford - Ford Palgown Ford - Ford King's Chair - Stone Arroch (in Ruins) - (Ruins) [Signed] Archibald Craig Pe R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 26th June [1849]
OS1/20/27/41 GLECKMALLOCH Gleckmalloch William McMillan ns Palgown James McMillan ns Gleckmalloch 013 A small farm house with offices attached, in middling repair, and a farm of land consisting of about 1000 acres (Chiefly moorland) The property of the Earl of Galloway
OS1/20/27/41 WATER OF MINNICK Water of Minnick Minnick Water William McMillan ns Palgown James McMillan ns Gleckmalloch John McMillan ns Esqr. Newton Stewart Ainslie's map 013 A small river which takes its rise in the Balloch hills Ayrshire, and running in a Southerly direction, and being joined in its course by several tributaries (the principal being the Water of Trool) forms a junction with the River Cree, near to the farm House of Larg. It forms for a short distance the Boundary of the Counties of Kirkcudbright & Ayr
OS1/20/27/41 [Page] 41 -- List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 2 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Gleckmalloch - House Water of Minnick - Stream [Signed] Archibald Craig Pe R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 26th June 1849
OS1/20/27/42 PALGOWN Palgown William McMillan ns Palgown James Mcmillan Gleckmalloch John McNiellan Esq. factor N. [Newton] Stewart James Milligan N.S. [Newton Stewart] 013 A large farm house with out offices in good repair and a farm of land consisting of 3644 Scots acres (chiefly moor) attached The property of the Earl of Galloway
OS1/20/27/42 BENMORE Benmore William McMillan ns Palgown James Mcmillan Gleckmalloch 013 A considerable hill the surface of which consists of rocky heathy pasture on its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party "Benmoor". It is situated on the farm of Palgown
OS1/20/27/42 [Page] 42 -- List of Names Collected by Archibald Craig Pe R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 2 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Palgown- House Benmore -Hill [Signed] Archibald Craig Pe R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] June 26th 1849
OS1/20/27/43 PALGOWAN BRIDGE (STONE 1 ARCH PRIVATE) Palgowan Bridge Robert McMillan Palgown, N.S [Newton] Stewart James McMillan GlecKmalloch (via) Newtonstewart 013 A stone bridge with one arch spanning the water of Minnick, a short distance South west of Palgown farm house hence the name, it is on the farm of Palgown & was erected at the expense of the proprietor the Earl of Galloway. for the convenience of the farmer.
OS1/20/27/43 SPIRNS CAIRN Spirns Cairn Robert McMillan Palgown, N.S [Newton] Stewart James McMillan GlecKmalloch (via) Newtonstewart 013 A shepherds pile, or cairn formed of small irregular stones & standing about 6 feet in height . it is situated at the S. [South] Western base of "Benmore" & is Surrounded by a course description of grass called spirn, hence the name.
OS1/20/27/43 [Page] 42 -- List of Names Collected by 2nd Copl. [Corporal] Mechan Final Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Palgown Bridge - A Bridge Spirns Cairn - A shepherds Pile [Signed] John Mechan 2nd Corpl. R S & M [Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners] 9th. July 1849
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OS1/20/27/45 SHEIL HILL Sheil Hill Sheil hill William McMillan n & s. Palgowan by Newton Stewart James McMillan n& s. Gleckmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A tolerable sized rocky heathy hill on the farm of Glenmalloch & estate of the Earl of Galloway on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trig: [Trigonometrical] party "Glencar Shepherds Pile"
OS1/20/27/45 GREEN TOPS Green Tops Green Tops William McMillan n & s. Palgowan by Newton Stewart James McMillan n& s. Gleckmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A Small eminence on the farm of Gleckmalloch about 20 chains E. [East] of the road from Ar to Newton Stewart
OS1/20/27/45 [Page] 45 -- List of Names Collected by John Nish c/a [civilian assistant] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 3 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Sheil Hill - a Hill Green Tops - a Small eminence Mill Burn - Entry is scored through . [Note] See Trace 6 [Signed] John McNish c/a [civilian assistant] 1st. Exr. [Examiner] 22nd June 1849
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OS1/20/27/47 WHAP'S NEST KNOWE Whap's Nest Knowe Robert McMillan Palgown (via) Newton stewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch. (via) N.S. [Newton] Stewart 013 A heathy Knoll on the farm of Palgown, it takes its name from the Curlew (which is called "whap" in Scotland) building its nest on it.
OS1/20/27/47 KNOCKBRAX Knockbrax Robert McMillan Palgown (via) Newton stewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch. (via) N.S. [Newton] Stewart 013 a small eminence on the farm of Palgown its Surface consists of rocky arable, and rough pasturage.
OS1/20/27/47 [Page] 47 -- List of Names Collected by 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Final Exr. [Examiner] Plan 13 C Trace No. 4 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Whap's Nest Knowe - A Knoll Knockbrax - A Small Hill. [Signed] John Mechan 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 19th. July 1849
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OS1/20/27/49 KNOCKFAD Knockfad William McMillan Palgown (via) Newtonstewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch (via) Newtonstewart 013 A Small rocky, heathy eminence on the farm of Palgown
OS1/20/27/49 WHISKEY BURN Whiskey Burn William McMillan Palgown (via) Newtonstewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch (via) Newtonstewart 013 A streamlet rising in a field, on the farm of Palgown. running in a S. [South] Westerly direction for nearly 1/2 mile joins Kentie Burn . how it got this name is not Known.
OS1/20/27/49 KENTIE BURN Kentie Burn William McMillan Palgown (via) Newtonstewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch (via) Newtonstewart 013 A streamlet rising on the farm of Palgown, between Craig of Bellew & Lagwholt moor. running in a Westerly direction joins the water of MinnicK.
OS1/20/27/49 [Page] 49 -- List of Names Collected by 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Final Exr. [Examiner] Plan 13 C Trace No. 4 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Knockfad - A Knoll Whiskey Burn - A Streamlet Kentie Burn - A streamlet [Signed] John Mechan 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 19th. July 1849.
OS1/20/27/50 CRAIG OF BELLEW Craig of Bellew William McMillan Palgowan (via) Netwonstewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch Newtonstewart 013 A Small rocky eminence on the farm of Palgown on its Summit stands a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party Palgown, after the farm.
OS1/20/27/50 CRAIGENJIG Craigenjig William McMillan Palgowan (via) Netwonstewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch Newtonstewart 013 A tract of moorland upon the farm of Palgown, from what it derives its name I cannot learn.
OS1/20/27/50 CRAIGENKEELIE (in ruins) Craigenkeelie William McMillan Palgowan (via) Netwonstewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch Newtonstewart 013 The ruins of an old cothouse, upon the farm of Palgown. -
OS1/20/27/50 [Page] 50 -- List of Names Collected by 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Final Exr. [Examiner] Plan 13 C Trace No. 4 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Craig of Bellew - A small Hill Craigenjig - A Tract of Moorland CraigenKeelie - The ruins of a cothouse. [Signed] John Mechan 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 19th. July 1849.
OS1/20/27/51 CAIRN KINNA Cairn Kinna John McClymont CorraflacKloch by Newton Stewart Gilbert McIlwrick Creebank by Newton Stewart 013 An Ancient Cairn of Stones on the farm of Creebank, it stands on the Rig of Cairn Kinna about 60 feet in diameter the stones on its centre being raised to the height of about 12 feet no information can be obtained in the locality except that its thought to be the Burial place of some person of Note
OS1/20/27/51 [Page] 50 -- List of Names Collected by Pte {private] W Thom R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 5 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Cairn Kinna - a Cairn [Signed] W Thom Pte [Private] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/20/27/52 RIG OF CAIRN KINNA Rig of Cairn Kinna John McClymont Corrafeckloch by Newton Stewart Gilbert McIlwrick Creebank Newton Stewart 013 A small eminence on the farm of Creebank the Surface of which consists of heathy pasture near its centre stands an Ancient cairn of stones called Cairn Kinna from which is (the ridge) takes its name
OS1/20/27/52 CORRAFECKLOCH Corrafeckloch Hill John McClymont Corrafeckloch by Newton Stewart Gilbert McIlwrick Creebank Newton Stewart 012; 013 A considerable hill on the farm of CorraflecKloch and on a range of hill for which on name can be obtained the surface consists of Rocky heathy pasture on its Summit is a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party KirKfecKloch West or old-
OS1/20/27/52 [Page] 52 -- List of Names Collected by Pte [Private] W Thom R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 5 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Rig of Cairn Kinna - a Ridge Corrafeckloch Hill - a hill [Signed] W Thom Pte [Private] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/20/27/53 BALRAGGAN Balraggan Gilbert McIlwrick Creebank by Newton Stewart Alexander Murray Glencaird by Newton Stewart 013 A Considerable hill between Balunton and Glencaird hills the Surface of Which consists of Rocky heathy pasture and on the farm of CreebanK
OS1/20/27/53 [Page] 53 -- List of Names Collected by Pte [Private] W Thom R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 5 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Balraggan _ A Hill [Signed] W Thom Pte [Private] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/20/27/54 CREEBANK BURN Creebank Burn John McClymont CorrafecKloch by Newton Stewart Gilbert McIlwrick Creebank Newton Stewart 012; 013 a small stream rising on the farm of Corrafleckloch and runs in a S.W. [South West] direction until it joins the Corrafeckloch Burn
OS1/20/27/54 BARGRINNON BURN Bargrinnon x Bargrennan Burn Gilbert McIlwrick Creebank Newton Stewart Alexander Murray Glencaird Newton Stewart x John McMillan Esq. n.s Newtonstewart x James Milligan n.s. Newtonstewart 013; 021 A small stream rising on the base of Balunton hill and runs in S.W. [South West] direction
OS1/20/27/54 BALUNTON HILL Balunton Hill Gilbert McIlwrick Creebank Newton Stewart Alexander Murray Glencaird Newton Stewart 013 a considerable hill on the farm of Creebank and on the same range with Glencaird hill the Surface consists of Rock heathy pasture
OS1/20/27/54 [Page] 53 -- List of Names Collected by Pte [Private] W Thom R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 5 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Creebank Burn - a Stream Bargrinnon Burn - a Stream Balunton Hill - a Hill [Signed] W Thom Pte [Private] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/20/27/55 HIGH MILL BURN High Mill Burn Robert McMillan Palgown N. [Newton] Stewart James Mcmillan Gleckmalloch Newtonstewart 013 A small stream which rises between the farms of Gleckmalloch and Glencaird, flows in an easterly derection & falls into the Water of Minnick about 1/2 a mile south from Gleckmalloch farm house.
OS1/20/27/55 MULLMEIN Mullmein Millmein Hill Robert McMillan Palgown N. [Newton] Stewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch Newtonstewart 013 A small hill on the farm of Glencaird the Surface of which is Rocky Heathy Pasture.
OS1/20/27/55 [Page] 55 -- List of Names Collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 6 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object High Mill Burn - a Stream Mullmein Hill - a Hill [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant] 26th. June 1849 .
OS1/20/27/56 LOW MILL BURN Low Mill Burn Robert McMillan Palgown Newtonstewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch Newtonstewart 013 A small stream which rises on Balraggan Hill flowing in an easterly direction & falling into the water of Minnick -
OS1/20/27/56 HIGH MILL BURN BRIDGE High Mill Burn Bridge Robert McMillan Palgown Newtonstewart James McMillan Gleckmalloch Newtonstewart 013 A small Bridge of one arch over the "High Mill Burn" hence the name- It is a County Bridge. & on the road from Ayr to Newtonstewart,-
OS1/20/27/56 [Page] 56 -- List of Names Collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 6 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Low Mill Burn - a Stream High Mill Burn Bridge - a Bridge [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant] 26th. June 1849 .
OS1/20/27/57 LOW MILL BURN BRIDGE Low Mill Burn Bridge Robert McMillan n. & s. Palgown Newtonstewart James McMillan n.s. Gleckmalloch Newtonstewart 013 A small bridge of one arch over the "Low Mill Burn" on the road from Ayr to Newtonstewart- It is a County Bridge -
OS1/20/27/57 GLENCAIRD HILL Glencaird Hill Robert McMillan n. & s. Palgown Newtonstewart James McMillan n.s. Gleckmalloch Newtonstewart 013 A considerable hill of the farm of Glencaird. the Surface of which is Rocky Heathy Pasture. a little south from its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. {Trigonometrical] party "Glencar Ct. Pt.
OS1/20/27/57 [Page] 56 -- List of Names Collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 6 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Low Mill Burn Bridge - a Bridge Glencaird Hill - a Hill [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant] 26th. June 1849 .
OS1/20/27/58 LINNCROSH Linncrosh John McCulloch n. Kirriedarroch Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan n. & s. Caldons Newtonstewart 013 A Deep pool in the Water of Minnick notable for the large number of Trout and Salmon which are caught it is much frequented by Anglers in the fishing season -
OS1/20/27/58 GLENCAIRD MOOR Glencaird Moor John McCulloch n. Kirriedarroch Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan Caldons Newtonstewart 013 An extensive tract of land on the farm of Glencaird its Surface Consists of rocky & heathy pasture on its Northwest portion stands "Millmein Hill" and near its North- eastern extremity is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party "Glencar Moor"
OS1/20/27/58 [Page] 58 -- List of Names Collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 6 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Linncrosh - a Pool Glencaird Moor - a Moor [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant] 26th. June 1849 .
OS1/20/27/59 PULNAGASHEL BURN Pulnagashel Burn John McCulloch n. Kirriedarroch Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan n. & s. Caldons NewtonStewart 013 A small stream taking its rise on the farm of Strone flowing in a Southwesterly direction falling into the "water of Minnick" at Strone Bridge
OS1/20/27/59 BARNS Barns John McCulloch n. Kirriedarroch Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan n. & s. Caldons NewtonStewart 013 Ruins of some old houses which at one time were as office houses (hence the name) to "Kirriecastal "
OS1/20/27/59 [Page] 59 -- List of Names Collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 7 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Lone Burn - a Stream - entry scored out Pulnagashel Burn - a Stream Barns - Houses 9in ruins) [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant] 12th. July 1849
OS1/20/27/60 KIRRIEDARROCH KIrriedarroch John McCulloch n x Kirriedarroch Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan n & s Caldons Newtonstewart 013 A small farm house thatched and in middling repair attached was a small sheep far but now blended with that of "Palgown" proprietor Earl of Galloway -
OS1/20/27/60 KIRRIECASTLE (in Ruins) Kirriecastle (in Ruins) John McCulloch n x Kirriedarroch Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan n & s Caldons Newtonstewart 013 The ruins of a farm house annexed was a small farm now blended with Palgown
OS1/20/27/60 RIG OF STRONE Rig of Strone John McCulloch n & s Kirriedarroch Newtonstewart Anthony McMillan n & s Caldons Newtonstewart John Lambie Eschoncan (via) Newtonstewart 013 A considerable Sized Rocky heathy hill of a ridge like shape on the farm of stroan, hence the name, near its N. [North] Eastern end stands a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party "Stroan Hill" .-
OS1/20/27/60 [Page] 60 -- List of Names Collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner Plan 13 C Trace No. 7 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Kirriedarroch - a House Kirriecastle (in Ruins) - a House Rig of Strone - A Hill Barns - Houses (in ruins) [Signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant] 12th. July 1849
OS1/20/27/61 RIG OF CRAIGNACRADDOCH Rig of Craignacraddoch William McMillan Palgown (via) N.S. [Newton] Stewart John McCulloch Kirriedarroch (via) Newton Stewart 013 An oblong hill the surface of which consists of rocky heathy pasture, it is on ths farm of Palgown. and takes its name from a crag called "Craignacraddoch" which is Situated near its Summit.
OS1/20/27/61 PULNAGASHEL GLEN Pulnagashel Glen William McMillan Palgown (via) N.S. [Newton] Stewart John McCulloch Kirriedarroch (via) Newton Stewart 013 A small glen through which Pulnagashel Burn meander, hence the name its Sides which slope gently, are fringed with small birch, & mountain Ash.
OS1/20/27/61 CRAIGNACRADDOCH Craignacraddoch William McMillan Palgown (via) N.S. [Newton] Stewart John McCulloch Kirriedarroch (via) Newton Stewart 013 A small crag Situated on the farm of Palgown. it gives name to the eminence "Rig of "Craigncraddioch"
OS1/20/27/61 [Page] 61 -- List of Names collected by 2nd. Corpl [Corporal] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Final Exr. [Examiner] Plan 13 C Trace No. 7 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Rig of Craignacraddoch - A Hill Pulnagashel Glen - A Glen Craigncraddoch - A Crag [Signed] John Mechan 2nd. Corpl [Corporal ] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 20th. July 1849
OS1/20/27/62 STRANFASKET Stranfasket William McMillan Palgown (via) N.S. [Newton] Stewart Anthony McMillan Caldons (via) N.S. [Newton] Stewart 013 A small heathy eminence of an oblong form, upon the farm of Palgown.-
OS1/20/27/62 [Page] 63 -- List of Names collected by 2nd. Corpl [Corporal] Mechan R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Final Exr. [Examiner] Plan 13 C Trace No. 7 -- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Stranfasket - A Hill [Signed] John Mechan 2nd. Corpl [Corporal ] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 20th. July 1849 [Signed] W Driscoll Gosset Lt. RE [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] Sep. [September] 30th. 1849
OS1/20/27/63 [Volume] 27 -- OS1 /20/27 -- [Page] 63 Kirkcudbrightshire Plan 13 C Name of Parish -- Page Minnigaff -- 1
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