OS1/20/7/47

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Kirkcudbrightshire OS Name Books, 1848-1851
  4. Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 7
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CASTLE ISLAND Castle Island James Sloane n.s. Schoolmaster Carsphairn
Andrew Murdoch n.s. PortmarK via Carsphairn		 004 An irregularly shaped rocky island Situated in the Southern portion of Loch Doon near the Centre of this island Stands Loch Doon Castle (in ruins) hence the name.
DUCKER'S STONE Ducker's Stone James Sloane n.s. Schoolmaster Carsphairn
Andrew Murdoch n.s. PortmarK via Carsphairn		 004 A Considerable Stone Situated a Short distance N.W. [North West] of PicKmew Isles. It derives its name from a species of Cormorant Called in the locality ducKer) resorting to it.

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List of Names collected by William Rewan C/A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Plan 4B Trace 4
Parish of Carsphairn

Object
Castle Island - An island
Ducker's Stone - A large Stone

[Signed] William Rewan C/A [Civilian Assistant]
17th. October/49 [1849]

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Chr1smac -Moderator, DANIALSAN

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Carsphairn Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire County, Straiton Parish

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 4 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 4