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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORT STONE | Port Stone Port Stone |
Andrew Murdoch N. PortmarK via Carsphairn James Sloane N.S. Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
004 | A large and Conspicuous Stone (or rock) on the eastern margin of 'Loch Doon' situated a short distance N. [North] of 'PortmarK' farm house The Authorities here given State that there is a tradition existing in the locality respecting the origin of this name viz. That in 1316 the English tooks boats and embarKed at this Stone for the purpose of besieging 'Loch Doon Castle' |
| CAT'S STONE | Cat's Stone | Andrew Murdoch N. PortmarK via Carsphairn James Sloane N.S. Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
004 | A very large and conspicuous Stone near the eastern margin of 'Loch Doon' And convenient to 'PortMarK' farm house as to the origin of its name nothing is known in the locality. |
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[Page] 44List of Names collected by William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Plan 4B Trace 4
Parish of Carsphairn
Object
Port Stone - Rock
Cat's Stone - Stone
[Signed] William Rewan CA [Civilian Assistant] Octr. [October] 17th. 1849
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