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Plan 30A
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Back Hill of Ochars -- 9
Cuttie Shallow Burn -- 4
Eagle Island -- 9
Fell of Fleet -- 9
Goat Lumps -- 4
Gormal Hill -- 8
Kaugh Moss -- 3
Loch Grennoch -- 5
Loch Gower -- 7
Mullgibbon -- 7
Old Corn Kiln (Site of) -- 8
Pullagh Burn -- 7
Round Fell -- 3
Blood Moss -- 6 |
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KAUGH MOSS |
Kaugh Moss
Kaugh Moss
Kaugh Moss |
William McMichael
John Denniston
Map of Property |
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[Situation] About 1½ Miles N.N.W [North North West] of the North end of Loch Grennoch
A considerable tract of Moss on the farm of Round Fell. Bounded on the South by Round Fell, on the East by Pallaugh Burn & on the North by the road leading from New Galloway to Newton stewart. The property- Stewart Morray Esqr. of Cally. |
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ROUND FELL |
Round Fell
Round Fell
Round Fell
Round Fell |
William McMichael
John Denniston
Ainsley's Map Revd. [Revised] 1819
Samuel McLelland Esqr. |
030 |
[Situation] About one mile N.W. by W. [North West by West] of the north end of Loch Grennoch.
A large hill on the farm of the same name the Surface of which is rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party 'Kitterick' It is from this Hill the farm took it's name. The property of - Stewart Morray Esqr. of Cally. |
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Parish of Githon
Form 136 Page
15 Kaugh Moss
15 Round Fell |
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GOAT LUMPS |
Goat Lumps
Goat Lumps
Goat Lumps |
William McMichael
John Denniston
Map of Property |
029; 030 |
[Situation] 1 Mile NW. [North West] from Loch Grennoch
A rocky portion of land on the top of Round Fell. It was formerly much frequented by Goats, hence its name. |
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CUTTIE SHALLOW BURN |
Cuttie Shallow Burn
Cuttie Shallow Burn
Cuttie Shallow Burn |
William McMichael
John Denniston
Samuel McLelland Esqr. |
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[Situation] 1½ Miles S. by W. [South by West] from Loch Gower.
A Small Burn gathering in the [lands] of Dunkitterick & Round Fell & running in a S. [South] Easterly direction to its influx with Loch Grennoch. This Burn is part of the Parish boundary between Girthon and Minnigaff. Cuttie a Scotch term for short Shallow Means not deep. |
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Parish of Girthon
Form 136 Page
15 Goat Lumps
16 Cuttie Shallow Burn
Cutty, Cuttie, Short etc
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LOCH GRENNOCH |
Loch Grennoch
Loch Grennoch
Loch Grennoch
Loch Grannoch
Loch Grannoch
Loch Grannoch
Loch Greanoch
Loch Grunnock
Loch Grenoch |
John Denniston
Samuel McLelland Esqr.
William McMichael
Map of Property
Ainsley's Map Revd. [Revised] 1819
Statistical Account of the County Published 1845
Sinclair's Statl. Acct. [Statistical Account] Vol XI [Volume 11] 309
Chalmer Caledonia Vol. III. P. 212 [Volume 3 Page 212] |
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A handsome Lake bounded by the farms of Morrowton, Ochars & Round Fell. It extends in a North and Southerly direction for about 2 Miles in length and from ¼ to ½ of a Mile in breadth. Around the Margin of which is a fine bed of Sand famed for the Sharpening of Scythes. It also abounds with Yellow Trout besides another rare Specie Called Char, not Caught with either Bait or Fly, but with net. Near the Western margin of the North end of the Lake is a Small Island Called Eagle Isld. [Island] which took its name in consequence of Eagles resorting it formerly, & also at the South end a little West from the Loch is a handsome Shooting Lodge of which see description in an adjoining Plan. The property of Horatio Grandvile Stewart Morray Esqr. of Calley. |
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Parish of Girthon
Form 136 Page
11 Loch Grennoch
Grianach, (Gaelic) Sunny, Shining, Bright, Warm |
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BLOOD MOSS |
Blood Moss
Blood Moss |
William Folds
Andrew Rennie |
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[Situation] About ½ mile west of Loch Grennoch the parish boundary between Girthon & Minnigaff passes through it.
A Considerable tract of Moss on the farms of Kitterick & Round fell. It is Said to derive its [name] from the Circumstance of a Shepherd being murdered by a neighbouring Shepherd at this place. A rude granite Stone (with inscription) points out his grave Others Say that the farmer used to bleed his young Cattle at this place which gave rise to the name but the former circumstances (from the fact of the grave being at this place) is the most probable. |
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Parish of Girthon
Form 136 Page
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LOCH GOWER |
Loch Gower
Loch Gower |
John Denniston
Samuel McLelland |
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[Situation] 1¼ miles north of Loch Grennoch.
A Small Loch on the farm of Ochars Situate a short distance to the East of Pallaugh Burn. & is about 15 chains, to the north of it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party 'Orchard Nth. [North]' |
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MULLGIBBON |
Mullgibbon
Mullgibbon |
William McMichael
John Denniston |
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[Situation] 1 Mile East from Loch Gower.
This name applies to a Small eminence on the farm of Orchars the property of Stewart Morray Esqr. of Cally |
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PULLAUGH BURN |
Pallaugh Burn
Pallaugh Burn
Pallaugh Burn
Pullaugh Burn |
John Denniston
Samuel McLelland Esqr.
Map of Property
Ainsley's Map Revisd. [Revised] 1819 |
030 |
[Situation] Running in a northerly direction from the north end of Loch Grennoch to the River Dee.
A considerable Burn taking its rise from Loch Grennoch and running in a northerly direction to its influx with the River Dee. |
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Trace 2
Form 136 Page
19 Loch Gower
20 Mullgibbon
20 Pallugh Burn
Gabhar, A Goat Pronounced nearly like Gower.
Muil, Maol, The brow of a rock or hill &c. |
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GORMAL HILL |
Gormal Hill
Gormal Hill |
William McMichael
John Denniston |
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[Situation] 1 mile East SE [South East] from Loch Gower and 5/8 mile South of Malgibbon.
A large hill on the farm of Orchars the soil of which is Rocky heathy pasture, on it is Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party 'Gormal' |
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OLD CORN KILN (Site of) |
Old Corn Kiln (Site of)
Old Corn Kiln (Site of) |
William McMichael
John Brown |
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[Situation] 1/4 mile North East of Loch Grennoch.
This name applies to the Site of an old Corn Kiln on the farms of Orchars, they were used before the introduction of Corn Mills for the purpose of Drying Corn &c. |
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Parish of Girthon
Form 136 Page
19 Gormal Hill
19 Old Corn Kiln (Site of)
Gorm - Mhaoil, Blue or dark Colored hill |
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EAGLE ISLAND |
Eagle Island
Eagle Island |
John Denniston
Map of Property |
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[Situation] In the North Points of Loch Grennoch.
A Small Island in Loch Grennoch formerly Eagles resorted it hence its name. - |
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BACK HILL OF ORCHARS |
Back Hill of Orchars
Back Hill of Orchars |
William McMichal
John Denniston |
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[Situation] Situated between Loch Grennoch & Fell of Fleet
A large hill of an oval shape on the farm of Orchars the Soil of which is rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party 'Orchard W. [West] hip' |
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FELL OF FLEET |
Fell of Fleet
Fell of Fleet
Fell of Fleet
Fell of Fleet |
William McMichael
John Denniston
Map of Property
Ainslie's Map revisd. [revised] 1819 |
030 |
[Situation] 1 1/4 miles East from Loch Grennoch
An extensive hill on the farm of Orchars the Soil of which is rocky heathy pasture on it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party 'Orchars O.S' -The Summit of this hill commands an extensive view of the Surrounding Country. Situate close to Loch Fleet hence its name |
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Parish of Girthon
Form 136 Page
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18 Back Hill of Orchars
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Parish of Minnigaff
Plan 30A
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Low Craigeazle -- 13 |
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LOW CRAIGEAZLE |
Craigeazle
Craigeazle
Craigeazle |
William McMichael
John Denniston
John Ferguson |
030 |
[Situation] At the west Side of Loch Grennoch.
A considerable hill on the farm of DunKitterick the Soil of which is rocky heathy pasture, on it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party 'Roundfell East'. The property of - Stewart Murray Esqr. of Cally. |
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Parish of Minnigaff
[Note]
'Low Craigeazle'
Used on Plan
See Reply to Remark
No. 5 on 29B |
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HAUGH MOSS |
Haugh Moss |
William McMichael Drumore via Gatehouse
John Denniston Gatehouse |
030 |
A considerable tract of moss on the farm of Round Fell, it is bounded on the south by Round Fell (a Hill) on the East by Pallough burn & on the north by the high road from New Galloway to Newton stewart. |
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ROUND FELL |
Round Fell |
William McMichael Drumore
Samuel McClelland Esq Gatehouse |
030 |
A large hill which gives name to the farm upon which it stands. The surface consists of Rocky & heathy pasturage upon its summit stands ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party 'Kitterick' |
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GOAT LUMPS |
Goat Lumps |
William McMichael Drumore
Samuel McClelland Esq. Gatehouse |
030 |
A slight ravine formed by large tumbling rocks, it stands upon the summit of Round Fell & took its name from being the haunt of the Goats, grazing upon the farm |
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List of Names collected by John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
Plan 30A
Parish of Girthon
Objects
Haugh Moss - A Moss
Round Fell - A Hill
Goat Lumps - A Ravine
[Signed] 1st Sept. [September] 1848
John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners] |
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CUTTIE SHALLOW BURN |
Cuttie Shallow Burn |
William McMichael Drumore
Samuel McClelland Gatehouse |
030 |
A small stream which gathers upon the farms of Kitterick & Round Fell & running in a S. [South] Westerly direction falls into Loch Grannoch. during its course it forms the boundary between the parishes of Girthon & Minnigaff. The meaning of the name is probably Cuttie (scotch for short) shallow not deep. - or the short shallow Burn. |
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List of Names Collected by John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
Plan 30A Trace 1
Object
Cuttie Shallow Burn - A streamlet
[Signed] 1st Sept. [September] 1848
John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners] |
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LOCH GRENNOCH |
Loch Grennoch
Loch Grennoch
Loch Grannoch
Loch Grannoch |
John Denniston Gatehouse
Samuel McClelland Esq Gatehouse
Statistical acct. [Account] of Kirkcudbrightshire 1845
Map of Property
Ainslies Map revised 1819 |
030 |
A handsome lake. bounded by the farms of Morrowton, orchars, and Round Fell, it extends from North to South for about 2 miles & varies from 1/4 to 1/2 mile in breadth, upon portions of its margin is found a kind of coarse sand. which has gained celebrity for its sharpening scythes. the Loch abounds with trout which for quality stand unrivalled it also contains a rare specie of fish call char, which are only to be caught by a net, as they refuse fly or bait. it contains several very small islands one of which only has a name (Eagle Island) upon its South Western side stands a wooden house. as also a stone building adjoining. The wooden house is furnished with a nicety approaching to elegance & is inhabited in the shooting season by Gentleman renting the adjacent shooting ground The stone building affords good accommodation for the servants.The Loch is on the Estate of Cally & is the property of Horatio Stewart Murray Esqr. of Cally. |
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List of Names Collected by John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
Plan 30A Trace 3
Parish of Girthon
Object
Loch Grennoch - A Loch
[Signed]
John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
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EAGLE ISLAND |
Eagle Island |
John Denniston Gatehouse
Map of property |
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A small Island near the North end of Loch Grannoch, which was formerly resorted by Eagles hence the name. |
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BACK HILL OF ORCHARS |
Back Hill of Orchars |
William McMichael Drumore via Gatehouse
John Denniston Gatehouse |
030 |
A large rocky hill, on the farm of orchars from which it derives its name. upon its Summit stands a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party 'orchard W. [West] hip' |
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FELL OF FLEET |
Fell of Fleet |
William McMichael Drumore
Ainslie's Map 1819
Map of Property |
030 |
A large rocky hill on the farm of orchars, immediately at its Western base lies Loch Fleet from which circumstance the Hill takes its name. The Summit of this hill commands, an extensive view of Galloway & some parts of Ayrshire & Dumfriesshire & the Isle of Man upon it stands a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party 'orchard O.S.' |
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List of Names collected by John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
Plan 30 A Trace 3
Parish of Girthon
Object
Eagle Island - An Island
Back Hill of Ochars - A Hill
Fell of Fleet - A Hill
[Signed] John Mechan
Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
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GORMAL hILL |
Gormal Hill |
William McMichael Drumore via Gatehouse
John Denniston Gatehouse |
030 |
A large hill on the farm of orchars the surface of which is rocky heathy pasture. upon its summit stands a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party after the hill |
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OLD CORN KILN (Site of) |
Old Corn Kiln (Site of) |
William McMichael Drumore
John Brown Esq Gatehouse |
030 |
The site of an old Corn Kiln which seems to have been of circular form & about 5 feet in diameter they were in general use throughout the country for drying corn & previous to the introduction of Corn Mills. it is on the farm of Orchars. |
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LOCH GOWER |
Loch Gower |
Samuel McClelland Esq Gatehouse
John Denniston Gatehouse |
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A small Loch lying in a moss on the eminence which bounds the Eastern side of Pallough Burn it derives its Source from springs within its self & has neither outlet or inlet. it is on the farm of Orchars. |
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List of Names Collected by John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
Plan 30A Trace 2
Parish of Girthon
Object
Gormal Hill - A Hill
Old Corn Kiln (Site of) - Site of an old Kiln
Loch Gower - A Loch
[Signed] 1st Sept [September] 1848
John Mechan
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MULLGIBBON |
Mullgibbon |
William McMichael Drumore via Gatehouse
John Denniston Gatehouse |
030 |
A rocky eminence on the farm of Orchars. upon the summit of which stands a ◬ [Trigonometrical Point] called by Trig [Trigonometrical party after the hill |
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PULLAUGH BURN |
Pullaugh Burn
Pullaugh Burn |
John Denniston Gatehouse
Samuel McClelland Esq Gatehouse
Ainslies Map Revd. [Revised] 1819 |
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A considerable burn running out of Loch Grannoch & meandering in a northerly direction till its confluence with the Black Water of Dee it bounds the farm of Orchars & Round Fell. |
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List of Names collected by John Mechan Lce Corpl RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
Plan 30A Trace 2
Parish of Girthon
Object
Mullgibbon - A Hill
Pullaugh Burn - A Burn
[Signed] John Mechan
Lce Corpl RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
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CRAIGEAZLE |
Craigeazle |
William McMichael Drumore via Gatehouse
John Denniston Gatehouse |
030 |
A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Dunkitterick the soil of which is rocky heathy pasturage upon it stands a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party 'Roundfell East' probably from it being near Round Fell. |
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List of Names Collected by John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
Plan 30A Trace 1
Parish of Minnigaff
Objet
Craigeazle - A Hill
[Signed] John Mechan
Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
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BLOOD MOSS |
Blood Moss |
William Folds Clatteringshaws via New Galloway
Andrew Rennie Round fell |
030 |
A considerable tract of moss on the farms of of Kitterick and Roundfell. it is said to derive its name from a shepherd who was murdered in it by a neighbouring herd, a rude granite stone (with no inscription) points at the spot, where he is interred, I have also heard that the farmer used to drive the cattle into it. to bleed them that this circumstance gave rise to the name, but the farmer (from the fact of the grave being in it) is most probable |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl. [Second Corporal] John Mechan RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
Plan 30 A Trace1
Parishes of Girthon and Minnigaff
Object
Blood Moss - A Moss
[Signed]
1st Novr [November] 1848
John Mechan
2nd Corpl. RS&M [Second Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
W Driscoll Gosset
Lt R. Engs [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
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PLAN 30A
Names of Parishes --Page
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