Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 28

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/20/28/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Minnigaff Plan 13.D. Index Name of Objects -- Page Benmore -- 3 Bennan -- 6 Buchan Burn -- 10 Braes of Mulgarvie -- 11 Benyellary -- 12 Buchan Loop -- 17 Buchan Hill -- 19 Black Gairy -- 19 Craig of Bellew -- 4 Craigenjig -- 3 Craigengashel -- 5 Corse Craig -- 7 Culsharg -- 10 Craignine -- 14 Eldrick Burn -- 11 Eldrick -- 14 Fell of Eschoncan -- 16 Gloon Burn -- 13 Gairland Burn -- 20 Hawk's Nest -- 17 Knockcravie Burn -- 4 Kentie Burn -- 5 Loan Burn -- 3 Lagerholt Moor -- 6 Mid Lump -- 7 Pulnagashel Burn -- 15 Pulnabrick Burn -- 16 Rig of Stroan -- 15 Rig of Enoch -- 14 Scab Craigs -- 13 Stroquhan -- 18 Whiteland Burn -- 9 White Brae Top -- 20 White Brae -- 20
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OS1/20/28/3 BENMORE Benmore Benmore Benmore Palgowan Hill Robert McMillan n.s James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s Ainslies Map 1820 013 [Situation] About 2 1/4 miles N.W. b. W. [North West by West] of Culsharg. A rocky heathy hill of the secondary character on the farm of "Palgown". On its summit is a Trigl. ◬ [ Trigonometrical Station ] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Benmoor."
OS1/20/28/3 LOAN BURN Loan Burn Loan Burn Loan Burn Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s 013 [Situation] On Benmore (Hill) An inconsiderable streamlet rising near the Summit of "Benmore" (a large hill) on the farm of "Palgown" and flowing in a S. [South] Westerly direction joins the "Water of Minnick."
OS1/20/28/3 CRAIGENJIG Craigenjig Plan 13C 013 [Situation] Running in a westerly direction from Lagerholt Moor. For description See Name List Plan 13 C.-
OS1/20/28/3 [Page] 3 -- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page - 25 -- Benmore 24 -- Loan Burn Craigenjig
OS1/20/28/4 KNOCKCRAVIE BURN Knockcreavy Burn Knockcreavy Burn Knockcravie Burn Knockcravie Burn Knockcravie Burn Knockcravie Burn James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. Ainslie's Map Robert McMillan Anthony McMillan John Hyslop 013 [Situation] Running in a W. b. N. [West by North] direction from Lagerholt Moor. 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."
OS1/20/28/4 CRAIG OF BELLEW Craig of Bellew Craig of Bellew Craig of Bellew Robert McMillan n.s James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 3/4 miles W. b. N. [West by North] of Culsharg A small rocky eminence on the farm of "Palgown" on its summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party "Pulgowan."
OS1/20/28/4 [Page] 4-- Parish of Minnigaff Form 136 Page - 25 - Knockcravie Burn 26- Craig of Bellew
OS1/20/28/5 KENTIE BURN Kentie Burn Kentie Burn Kentie Burn Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] Running in a S.W. [South West] direction past the E.S.E. [East South East] Side of Craig of Bellew. A streamlet rising on the farm of "Palgown" between "Craig of Bellew" and "Lagwholt Moor" and flowing in a westerly direction joins the "Water of Minnick"
OS1/20/28/5 CRAIGENGASHEL Craigengashel Craigengashel Craigengashel Craigengashel Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. Robert Wilson n. 013 [Situation] About 1/2 mile W. [West] of Culsharg. A rocky heathy hill on the farm of "Stroan", it comprises the southern portion of "Bennan" on its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. Party "Craigcastle [Inte]".
OS1/20/28/5 Parish of Minnigaff [Page] 5 Forms 136 -- Page Kentie Burn -- 23 Craigengashel -- 23
OS1/20/28/5 [Inte] possibly Intermediate
OS1/20/28/6 BENNAN Bennan Bennan Bennan Bennan Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. Ainslies Map 1820 013 [Situation] About 1/2 mile W. [West] of Culsharg. A large heathy rocky heathy hill of the Secondary character, [its] Southern portion is called "Craigengashel". It is situated on the farms of Stroan and "Kirriedarroch" now blended into Palgown on its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station]
OS1/20/28/6 LAGWHOLT MOOR Lagwholt Moor Lagwholt Moor Lagwholt Moor Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 mile N.W. b. W. [North West by West] of Culsharg. A Small tract of moor-land on the quondam farm of "Kirriedarroch" now "Palgown".
OS1/20/28/6 [Page] 6 Parish of Minnigaff Forms 136 Page 25 -- Bennan 26 -- Lagwholt Moor
OS1/20/28/7 MID LUMP Mid Lump Mid Lump Mid Lump Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 mile N.W. b. N [North West by North] of Culsharg. A rocky heathy eminence on the farm of "Palgown" situate S. [South] West of "Benyellary" a short distance from its northwestern base is a Trig ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party "Palgown Mtn".
OS1/20/28/7 CORSE CRAIG Corse Craig Corse Craig Corse Craig Robert McMillan n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] On Mid Lump. A narrow stripe of rocks running across the summit of "Mid Lump" hence the name (Corse Signifying 'Cross in the Scottish dialect) it is very narrow but is precipitous at the Southern end.
OS1/20/28/7 Parish of Minnigaff [Page] 7 Forms 136 Page 26 -- Mid Lump 24 -- Corse Craig
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OS1/20/28/9 WHITELAND BURN Whiteland Burn Whiteland Burn Whiteland Burn Whiteland Burn Robert Wilson n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan Ainslies Map 1820 013 [Situation] Running is a S.E. [South East] direction & passing contiguous to Culsharg and falling into Buchan Burn. A small streamlet rising near the Southern base of "Benyellary" And flowing in a Southeasterly direction past Culsharg (shepherd's house) joins "Buchan Burn."
OS1/20/28/9 Parish of Minnigaff [Page] 9 Forms 136 Page 30 -- Whiteland Burn
OS1/20/28/10 CULSHARG Culsharg Culsharg Culsharg Robert Wilson n. James McMillan n.s. John McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1/2 mile E. [East] of Bennan. A shepherd's house in [middling] repair on the farm of "Stroan" situated on the margin of "Whiteland [Burn]" and near the eastern [base] of "Craigengashel."
OS1/20/28/10 BUCHAN BURN Buchan Burn Buchan Burn Buchan Burn Robert Wilson n. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] Running in a Southerly direction between Buchan Hill and Fell of Eschoncan. A mountain stream rising near the base of the "Merrick" flowing in a Southerly direction and receiving in its Course the "Gloon, Eldrick" and "Whiteland" burns and after tumbling a considerable length over a very rocky declivity empties into "Loch Truil."
OS1/20/28/10 [Page] 10 Parish of Minnigaff Forms 136 Page 29 -- Culsharg 29 -- Buchan Burn
OS1/20/28/11 ELDRICK BURN Eldrick Burn Eldrick Burn Eldrick Burn Bobert Wilson n. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] Running in a Southerly direction & passing between Eldrick and Braes of Mulgarvie. A small streamlet rising near the S. [South] Eastern base of "Benyellary" And flowing in a S. [South] Easterly and Southerly direction joins "Buchan Burn."
OS1/20/28/11 BRAES OF MULGARVIE Braes of Mulgarvie Braes of Mulgarvie Braes of Mulgarvie Robert Wilson n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 3/4 mile N. [North] of Culsharg. A small rocky eminence on the farm of "Stroan" situated a little South of "Benyellary."
OS1/20/28/11 Parish of Minnigaff [Page] 11 Forms 136 Page 30 -- Eldrick Burn 27 -- Braes of Mulgarvie
OS1/20/28/12 BENYELLARY Benyellary Benyellary Benyellary Benyellary Benyetter Robert Wilson n.s. James McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. Robert McMillan n.s. Ainslies Map 1820 013 [Situation] About 1 mile N. [North] of Culsharg. A large rocky mountain situated on the farms of "Stroan" And "Palgown" And about one mile South of the "Merrick" to which it is little inferior either in elevation or magnitude. From the Summit of this mountain an extensive and picturesque view can be obtained embracing the greater part of the shires of Ayr Kirkcudbright and Wigtown, the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man, Solway Firth and the blue hills of Cumberland. On its summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Glengellery or Clackjill."
OS1/20/28/12 [Page] 12 Forms 136 Page 27 -- Benyellary
OS1/20/28/13 SCAB CRAIGS Scab Craigs Scab Craigs Scab Craigs Robert Wilson n. John Lambie n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 7/8 mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Culsharg. A portion of rocks on the farm of "Stroan" having very little herbage Amongst them, Situated near the eastern base of "Benyellary". They consist of rough tumbling rocks having a rugged or scabbed appearance hence the name.
OS1/20/28/13 GLOON BURN Gloon Burn Gloon Burn Gloon Burn Robert McMillan n. John Lambie n.s. William McMillan 013 [Situation] Running in a Southerly direction & joins Buchan Burn contiguous to Craignine. A tolerably sized mountain stream gathering on the south side of the "Merrick" And flowing in a S. [South] Easterly direction through the farm of "Stroan" to its influx into "Buchan Burn". Mr Wilson says "it has taken its name from the dark gloomy place through which it flows.
OS1/20/28/13 Parish of Minnigaff [Page] 13 34 -- Scab Craigs 33 -- Gloon Burn
OS1/20/28/14 ELDRICK Eldrick Eldrick Eldrick Robert Wilson n. John Lambie n.s. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1/2 mile N.E. [North East] of Culsharg. A small rocky eminence on the farm of "Stroan" as to the derivation of its name nothing is known in the locality.
OS1/20/28/14 CRAIGNINE Craignine Craignine Robert Wilson John Lambie 013 [Situation] About 1 mile N.E. by E. [North East by East] of Culsharg. A steep rocky declivity on the farm of "Buchan" probably it has derived its name from the appearance it presents.
OS1/20/28/14 RIG OF LOCH ENOCH Rig of Loch Enoch Rig of Loch Enoch Rig of Loch Enoch Robert McMillan n.s. William McMillan n.s. James McMillan 013 [Situation] About 1 3/8 mile N.E. [North East] of Culsharg. A considerable ridge of rocky heathy land on the farm of Buchan, extending North and South from near Craignine towards "Loch Enoch" hence the name.
OS1/20/28/14 [Page] 14 Parish of Minnigaff 34 -- Eldrick 31 -- Craignine 31 -- Rig of Loch Enoch
OS1/20/28/15 PULNAGASHEL BURN Palnegashel Burn Palnegashel Burn Pulnagashel Burn Pulnagashel Burn Pulnagashle Burn Pulnagashel Burn Anthony McMillan John Lambie Alexander Murray n.s. Arthur Donohue n. See N. [Name] Books 15D 21A 013 [Situation] Running in a SW. [South West] direction from the Western base of Craigengashel. A small stream rising at the western base of "Strangashel" and after flowing a considerable distance in a S. [South] Westerly direction fall into the "Water of Minnick" at Stroan Bridge
OS1/20/28/15 RIG OF STROAN Rig of Stroan John Lambie n.s. Robert Wilson n. William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1 7/8 miles S.W. [South West] of Culsharg. A considerable rocky heathy ridge on the farm of "Stroan" it extends N. [North] East and South West upon it a nd near its N. [North] Eastern extremity is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Stronehill, Also a short distance from its S. [South] Western extremity is Another Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Strone."
OS1/20/28/15 Parish of Minnigaff [Page] 15 Forms 136 Page 36 -- Palnegashel Burn 37 -- Rig of Stroan
OS1/20/28/16 PULNABRICK BURN Palnebrick Burn Pulnabrake Burn Pulnabrick Burn Pulnabrick Burn Pulnabrick Burn Anthony McMillan John Lambie n.s. Robert McMillan Anthony McMillan John Hyslop 013 [Situation] Running in a Southerly directionh between Fell of Eschoncan & Rig of Stroan. A small stream having its Source near the S. [South] Western base of Craigengashel And flowing in a Southerly direction empties itself into "Loch Truil"
OS1/20/28/16 FELL OF ESCHONCAN Fell of Eschoncan Fell of Eschoncan Fell of Eschoncan Strangashel Arskonchan. s. Skonchan. s. Arskonchan. s. Fell of Eschoncan John Lambie n.s. Anthony McMillan n.s. Robert Wilson n.s. Ainslies Map 1820 Val. Roll (Anct.) [Valuation Roll (Ancient)] Val. Roll [Valuation Roll] (1819) Ainslies Map 1820 John McMillan Esq. Factor 013 [Situation] About 7/8 mile S. by W. [South by West] of Culsharg. A small hill on the farm of Eschoncan (now blended into "Stroan") its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. This hill and "Bennan" form a range for which no name can be obtained. On its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Sconghan."
OS1/20/28/16 [Page] 16 Parish of Minnigaff Forms 136 Page 36 -- Palnebrick Burn 35 -- Fell of Eschoncan
OS1/20/28/17 BUCHAN LOOP Buchan Loop Buchan Loop Robert Wilson n William McMillan n.s. 013 [Situation] About 1/2 mile E. by N. [East by North] of Culsharg. A small rocky heathy tract of land on the farm of "Stroan". The "Buchan Burn" forms a loop or bend on its N. [North] Western Side. It derives its prefix 'Buchan' from its having been at one time the boundary between the farms of "Stroan" And "Buchan" which boundary has been subsequently altered a little farther east by a Stone wall running northerly, which is also the eastern boundary of this loop.
OS1/20/28/17 HAWK'S NEST Hawk's Nest Hawk's Nest Alexander McCutcheon n.s. Robert Wilson n.s. 013 [Situation] About 3/4 (3/8) mile S.E. b. E. [South East by East] of Culsharg. A large rock on the farm of "Buchan" on its southern side which is pretty high and steep hawks are in the habit of building their nests (hence the name).
OS1/20/28/17 [Page] 17 Forms 136 Page 40 -- Buchan Loop 43 -- Hawk's Nest
OS1/20/28/18 STROQUHAN Stroquhan Stroquhan Robert Wilson n. John Lambie 013 [Situation] About 25 chains S. b. E. [South by East] of Culsharg. A small rocky heathy knoll on the farm of "Eschoncan" it is situated convenient to "Buchan Burn." Respecting the derivation of its name nothing is known in the locality.
OS1/20/28/18 [Page] 18 Parish of Minnigaff Forms 136 Page 43 -- Stroquhan Entry Fell of Eschoncan is scored out "See page 16"
OS1/20/28/19 BUCHAN HILL Buchan Hill Buchan Hill Goula Robert Wilson n William McMillan n.s. Ainslies Map 1830 013 [Sitation] About 7/8 mile E.S.E. of Culsharg. A considerable rocky heathy hill on the farm of Buchan (hence the name) extending N. East and South West [of] it, "Craignine" and "Rig of Loch Enoch" form a chain of hills. On its summit is a Trigl. ◬ called by Trigl. party "Boffin."
OS1/20/28/19 BLACK GAIRY Black Gairy Black Gairy Alexander McCutcheon n.s. John Lambie n.s. 013 [Situation] About 3/4 mile S.E. of Culsharg. A rocky declivity consisting chiefly of tumbling rocks, it is situated on the south side of "Buchan Hill" and farm of "Buchan". Its derives its name from its black appearance and 'Gairy' means invariably in this locality a precipice or precipitous tumbling rocks.
OS1/20/28/19 Parish of Minnigaff [Page] 19 Buchan Hill Black Gairy [Feint writing on page] See to a small hill here on A [] Called "Meaull"
OS1/20/28/20 GAIRLAND BURN Garland Burn Garland Burn Gairland Burn Gairland Burn Gairland Burn Gairland Burn Gairland Burn Gairland Burn Robert Wilson n William McMillan n.s. Ainslies Map 1820 John Hyslop Robert McMillan A McMillan John Murray James McGeoch 013 [Situation] Running in a S. by W. [South by West] direction past the western side of White Brae. A tolerably sized stream having its source in "Loch Neldricken" and after flowing about 1/2 a mile enters "Loch Valley" leaving the latter it flows in a Southerly direction and ultimately falls into "Loch [Truil]".
OS1/20/28/20 WHITE BRAE White Brae Top Anthony McMillan 013 [Situation] About 1 1/2 miles S. E. by E. [South East by East] of Culsharg. A tolerably sized rocky [heathy] hill on the farm of "Glenhead". It derives its name from a declivity on its western side called "White Brae", on its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party "Glen"
OS1/20/28/20 WHITE BRAE TOP Gairie Hill White Brae Ainslies Map 1820 Anthony McMillan n.s. John Wilson n. 013 [Situation] About 1 1/2 miles S.E. by E. [South East by East] of Culsharg. A steep rocky declivity on the farm of Glenhead its Summit is known as "White Brae Top"
OS1/20/28/20 [Page] 20 Parish of Minnigaff Forms 136 page 41 -- Garland Burn 41 -- White Brae Top 42 -- White Brae
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OS1/20/28/23 BENNAN Bennan Bennan Robert McMillan n& s Palgowan by Newton Stewart James McMillan n & s Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A large rocky heathy hill of the Secondary character on the farm of Kindarroch now annexed to Palgowan
OS1/20/28/23 CRAIGENGASHEL Craigengashel Craigengashel Robert McMillan n& s Palgowan by Newton Stewart James McMillan n & s Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A rocky hill formingthe southern portion of "Bennan" the farm of Stroyan & este. [estate] of the Earl of Galloway on its Summit is a ◬ [Trigonometrical] station Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party "Craigcastle Intr"
OS1/20/28/23 KENTIE BURN Kentie Burn Robert McMillan n& s Palgowan by Newton Stewart James McMillan n & s Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A streamlet rising on the farm of Palgown. between "Craig of Belew" and Lagwholt" Moor. and running in a westerly direction joins the "Water of Minnick" .
OS1/20/28/23 List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [civilian assistant] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 23 Plan 13D -- Trace 1-- [Parish] Minnigaff Object Bennan -- a Hill Craigengashel - a Hill Kentie Burn - A streamlet [Signed] John Nish 1st. Exr. [Examiner] June 29. 1849
OS1/20/28/24 LOAN BURN Loan Burn Robert McMillan n.s. Palgown Newton Stewart James McMillan n.s. Glickmalloch (via) Newton Stewart 013 An inconsiderable streamlet rising near the Summit of Benmore (a large hill) on the farm of Palgown, & flowing in a S. [South] Westerly direction joins the 'Water of Minnick'
OS1/20/28/24 CORSE CRAIG Corse Craig Robert McMillan n.s. Palgown Newton Stewart James McMillan n.s. Glickmalloch (via) Newton Stewart 013 A narrow strip of rocks running across the summit of 'Mid Lump' hence the name, corse signifying cross in the scottish dialect, it is very narrow, but is precipitous at the South end.
OS1/20/28/24 [Page] 24 List of names collected by 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan R.S.M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Final Exr. [Examiner] Plan 13 D Trace 1 Parish of Minnigaff Object Loan Burn - A streamlet Corse Craig - A ledge of rocks [Signed] John Mechan 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal]
OS1/20/28/25 BENMORE Benmore Benmore Robert McMillan n & s Palgown Newton by Stewart James McMillan n & s Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A rocky heathy hill of the secondary character on the farm of Palgown & estate of the Earl of Gallaway, on it's summit is a ◬ [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party 'Benmoor'
OS1/20/28/25 KNOCKREAVY BURN Knockeavy Burn Knockreavy Burn Robert McMillan n & s Palgown Newton by Stewart James McMillan n & s Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A Stream rising on the farm of Kirdarroch (now attached to Palgown) and running in an easterly direction into the Water of Minnick
OS1/20/28/25 [Page] 25 List of names collected by John Nish c/a [civilian assistant] 1st. Examiner Plan 13D Trace 1 Parish of Minnigaff Object Benmore - a Hill Knockreavy Burn - a Stream [Signed] J. Nish c/a [civilian assistant] 1sr Exe. [Examiner] June 29 1849
OS1/20/28/25 Cairn of Spins - scored through
OS1/20/28/26 CRAIG OF BELLEW Craig of Bellew Robert McMillan n & s Palgown Newton by Stewart James McMillan n & s Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A small rocky eminence on the farm of Palgown on its summit is a ◬ [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] party 'Palgown'
OS1/20/28/26 MID LUMP Mid Lump Mid Lump Robert McMillan n & s Palgown Newton by Stewart James McMillan n & s Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A rocky eminence on the farm of Palgown Situate S. [South] West of Benyellary a short distance N. [North] West of it is a ◬ [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party 'Palgowan Mtn.'
OS1/20/28/26 LAGWHALT MOOR Lagwhalt Moor Lagwhalt Moor Robert McMillan n & s Palgown Newton by Stewart James McMillan n & s Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A small tract of Moorland on Kirriedrroch farm & the estate of the Earl of Galloway
OS1/20/28/26 [Page] 26 List of Names collected by John Nish c/a [civilian assistant] 1st. Examiner Plan 13D Trace 1 Parish of Minnigaff Object Craig of Bellew - an Eminence Mid Lump - an Eminence Lagwhalt Moor - a tract of Moorland [Signed] J Nish c/a [civilian assistant] June 29 1849
OS1/20/28/27 BENYELLARY Banyellary Robert Wilson Culsharg by Newton Stewart James McMillan Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A Mountain of the first magnitude in the locality, which is about one mile South of the Mirrick and one of the same range of Hills. on the South side is the Braes of Mullgarvie the Surface of which Consists of Rocky pasture. on the farms of Stroan and Palgown
OS1/20/28/27 BRAES OF MULLGARVIE Braes of Mullgarvie 013 A small eminence Situated about 1/4 mile South of Benyellary the Surface of which consists of Rocky heathy pasture. On the farm of Stroan.
OS1/20/28/27 [Page] 27 List of Names collected by Pte. [Private] W Thom R.S. & M. [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner Plan 13D Trace 2 Parish of Minnigaff Object Benyellary - A Mountain Braes of Mullgarvie - An Eminence [Signed] W Thom Pte. R.S.&.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/20/28/28 [Page] 28 List of Names Collected by Archibald Craig Pte. RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner [Blank Page]
OS1/20/28/29 CRAIGENGAHEL Craigengahel Robert Wilson (n) Culsharg by Newton Stewart James McMillan Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A Considerable hill the surface consists of Rocky heathy pasture and on the farm of Stroan.
OS1/20/28/29 CULSHARG Culsharg Robert Wilson (n) Culsharg by Newton Stewart James McMillan Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A Shepherd House situated near the Buchan Burn and the foot of Craigengahel hill on the farm of Stroan
OS1/20/28/29 BUCHAN BURN Buchan Burn Robert Wilson (n) Culsharg by Newton Stewart James McMillan Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A Considerable Stream rising at the Base of the Mirrick and runs in S.E. [South East] direction until it empties itself into Loch Trool
OS1/20/28/29 [Page] 29 List of Names collected by Pte. [Private] W. Thom RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner Plan 13D Trace 2 Parish of Minnigaff Object Craigengahel - A Hill Culsharg - A house Buchan Burn - A Stream [Signed] W Thom Pte. R.S. & M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/20/28/30 WHITELAND BURN Whiteland Burn Robert Wilson Culsharg Newton Stewart James McMillan Glickmalloch Newton Stewart 013 A small Stream rising at the Base of Benyellary and runs in S.E. [South East] direction until it joins the Buchan Burn.
OS1/20/28/30 ELDRICK BURN Eldrick Burn Robert Wilson (n) Culsharg by Newton Stewart James McMillan Glickmalloch by Newton Stewart 013 A small Stream rising at the Base of Benyellary about 1/2 mile North of Culsharg House and runs in a S.E. [South East] direction until it joins the Buchan Burn.
OS1/20/28/30 [Page] 30 List of Names collected by Pte. [Private] W Thom RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner Plan 13D Trace 2 Parish of Minnigaff Object Whiteland Burn - A Stream Eldrick Burn - A Stream [Signed] W. Thom Pte. RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/20/28/31 CRAIGNINE Craignine Robert Wilson n Culsharg Newton Stewart John Lambie N & S Eschoncan Newton Stewart 013 A Steep Rocky face Situated on the farm of Buchan, probably it has derived its name from the appearance it presents.
OS1/20/28/31 RIG OF LOCH ENOCH Rig of Loch Enoch Robert McMillan N & S Palgown Newton Stewart 013; 014 A considerable ridge of Rocky Heathy land extending North and South from about 25 chains North of Craignine towards Loch Enoch, hence the name, it is on the farm of Buchan.
OS1/20/28/31 [Page] 31 List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner Plan 13D Trace 3 Parish of Minnigaff Object Craignine - A Rocky face Rig of Loch Enoch - A Ridge [Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] July 18th. 1849
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OS1/20/28/33 BUCHAN BURN Buchan Burn 013 See Name Sheets of Trace No. [1] Plan 13D
OS1/20/28/33 GLOON BURN Gloon Burn Robert Wilson N Culsharg Newton Stewart John Lambie N & S Eschoncan Newton Stewart 013 A tolerable Sized Mountain Stream gathering on the South Side of the Merrick, and on the farm of Stroan, and running in a South Easterly direction discharges itself into Buchan Burn a little West of Craignine Mr. Wilson says that it has taken its name from the dark gloomy place through which it runs.
OS1/20/28/33 [Page] 33 List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st Examiner Plan 13D Trace 3 Parish of Minnigaff Object Buchan Burn - A Stream Gloon Burn - A Stream [Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] July 6th 1849
OS1/20/28/34 SCAB CRAIGS Scab Craigs Robert Wilson N Culsharg Newton Stewart John Lambie N & S Eschoncan Newton Sewart 013 A portion of Rocks, having very little herbage amongst them Situated, on the East Side of Benyellary (near to its Base) they are very Rough, hear and there having the appearance of tumbling Rocks, hence arises the name They are on the farm of Stroan
OS1/20/28/34 ELDRICK Eldrick Robert Wilson N Culsharg Newton Stewart John Lambie N & S Eschoncan Newton Sewart 013 A Small hill on the farm of Stroan, the Surface of which is Rocky Pasture. how it got its name is not Known in the locality.
OS1/20/28/34 [Page] 34 List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner Plan 13D Trace 3 Parish of Minnigaff Object Scab Craigs - A Rocky face Eldrick - A Hill [Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 6th. July 1849
OS1/20/28/35 FELL OF ESCHONCAN Strangashel Fell of Eschoncan [Anthonny McMillan] Caldons via Newton Stewart John Lambie n & s Esquonschon via Newton Stewart Anthony McMillan Glenhead via Newton Stewart Robert Wilson n Culsharg Newton Stewart 013 A large hill on the farm of Esquonschon at the base of which (South East) is Situated the farm house bearing the above name on the Summit of Strangashel is a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party Scaughen
OS1/20/28/35 [Page] 35 List of Names collected by John Mahony Pte. RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner Plan 13D Trace No. 4 Parish of Minnigaff Object Fell Eschoncan - A Hill [Signed] John Mahony RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] July 10th 1849
OS1/20/28/35 Stroan hill scored through
OS1/20/28/36 PULNAGASHEL BURN Pulnegashel Burn Pulnagashel Burn Anthony McMillan Caldons Newton Stewart John Lambie Esquonschon via Newton Stewart 013 A small Stream rising a little West of the Summit of Strangashel and after following a considerable distance in a South-Westerly direction falls into the Water of Minnick.
OS1/20/28/36 PULNEBRICK BURN Pulnebrick Burn Pulnabrake Pulnabrake Anthony McMillan Caldons Newton Stewart John Lambie n & s Eschoncan Newton Stewart Anthony McMillan Glenhead via Newton Stewart 013 A Small Stream having its Source in the South Side of Strangashel flowing in a South Easterly direction empties itself into Loch Truil.
OS1/20/28/36 [Page] 36 List of Names collected by John Mahony Pte. RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Exr. [Examiner] Plan 13D Trace No. 4 Parish of Minnigaff Object Pulnagashel Burn - A Stream Pulnabrick Burn - A Stream [Signed] John Mahony July 10th. 1849
OS1/20/28/37 RIG OF STROAN Rig of Stroan John Lambie N & S Eschoncan Newton Stewart Robert Wilson n Culsharg Newton Stewart 021 A Considerable ridge of land extending S [South] West and N. [North] East the Surface of which is Rocky Heathy Pasture, It is on the farm of Stroan hence the name on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Stronehill
OS1/20/28/37 [Page] 37 List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner Plan 13D Trace 4 Parish of Minnigaff Object Rig of Stroan - A Hill or ridge [Signed] John Bray July 28th 1849
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OS1/20/28/39 FELL OF ESCHONCAN Fell of Eschoncan Robert Wilson n Culsharg William McMillan ns Palgown 013 A large Hill on the farm of Strone. the surface of which is Rocky heathy pasture, on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station, called Trig [Trigonometrical] party 'Scoughan'
OS1/20/28/39 BUCHAN BURN Buchan Burn Robert Wilson n Culsharg William McMillan Palgown 013 A large stream which rises near Loch Enoch on the farm of Strone and running in a Southerly direction falls into Loch Trool
OS1/20/28/39 [Page] 39 List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner Plan 13D Trace 5 Parish of Minnigaff Object Fell of Eschoncan - Hill Buchan Burn - Stream [Signed] Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] July 6th 1849
OS1/20/28/40 BUCHAN HILL Buchan Hill Robert Wilson n Culsharg William McMillan ns Palgown 013 A tolerable sized Rocky Hill and part of a range which extends between the NE [North East] end of Loch Trool and the South side of the Merrick. It is situated on the farm of Buchan on its summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party 'Boffin'
OS1/20/28/40 BUCHAN LOOP Buchan Loop Robert Wilson n Culsharg William McMillan ns Palgown 013 A small tract of moorland on the farm of Stroan so called on account of being partly bounded by a loop or bend of the Buchan Burn
OS1/20/28/40 [Page] 40 List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner Plan 13D Trace No. 5 Parish of Minnigaff Object Buchan Hill - Hill Buchan Loop - Tract of Land [Signed] Archibald Craig Pe RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] July 13th 1849
OS1/20/28/41 GARLAND BURN Garland Burn Anthony McMillan ns Glenhead Robert Wilson n Culsharg 013 A tolerable sized stream which rises in Loch Nildrick and after running a course of about half a mile, joins Loch Valley, leaving Loch Valley it again runs in a Southerly direction and falls into Loch Trool
OS1/20/28/41 WHITE BRAE TOP White Brae Top Anthony McMillan ns Glenhead Robert Wilson n Culsharg 014 A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Glenhead, the surface of which is Rocky Heathy pasture, on its summit is a Trig. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party 'Glen' It derives its name from the declivity, on its Western side called 'White Brae'
OS1/20/28/41 [Page] 41 List of Names collected by Archibald Craig Pe. RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner Plan 13D Trace No. 5 Parish of Minnigaff Object Garland Burn - Stream White Brae Top - Hill [Signed] Archibald Craig Pe. RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] Aug 1st 1849
OS1/20/28/42 WHITE BRAE White Brae Anthony McMillan ns Glenhead Robert Wilson n Culsharg 013; 014 A rather steep & rocky declivity on the farm of Glenhead the summit of which is known by the name of 'White Brae Top'
OS1/20/28/42 [Page] 42 List of Name Collected by Archibald Craig Pe. RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st Examiner Plan 13D Trace No. 5 Parish of Minnigaff Object White Brae - Ascent [Signed] Archibald Craig Pe. RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] Aug 1st 1849
OS1/20/28/43 HAWK'S NEST Hawk's Nest Alexander McCutcheon N & S Buchan Newton Stewart Robert Wilson N & S Culsharg Newton Stewart 013 A large Rock the South Side of which is pretty high and Steep in it Hawk's are in the habit of building their nests, hence the name,
OS1/20/28/43 STROQUHAN Stroquhan Robert Wilson n Culsharg Newton Stewart John Lambie n & s Eschoncan Newton Stewart 013 A Small Knoll on the farm of Eschoncan Situated along Side of Buchan Burn, the Soil of which is Rocky Heathy Pasture, how it obtained its name is not Known in the Locality
OS1/20/28/43 [Page] 43 List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner Plan 15D Trace 5 Parish of Minnigaff Object Hawk's Nest - A Rock Stroquhan - An Eminence [Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] July 21st 1849
OS1/20/28/44 BLACK GAIRY Black Gairy Alexander McCutcheon N & S Buchan Newton Stewart John Lambie N & S Eschoncan Newton Stewart 013 A Rocky pasture consisting of tumbling rocks, Situated on the South Side of Buchan Hill and on the farm of Buchan, it has derived its name from its appearance, as Gairy Means precipitous rocks
OS1/20/28/44 [Page] 44 List of Names Collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Final Examiner Plan 13D Trace 5 Parish of Minnigaff Object Black Gairy - A Rocky face [Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] July 21st. 1849 W Driscoll Gosset Lt R Engs [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
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