OS1/35/2/22
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURNFOOT | Burnfoot Burnfoot Burnfoot |
John Agnew James McMeikan George McHaffie Esqr. |
004 | [Situation] About ½ mile North from South Auchleach A Small harbour used for boats a small stream running in Southern falls into the sea at [this] place |
| CASPIN | Caspin Caspin Caspin |
John Agnew James McMeiken George McHaffie Esqr. |
004 | [Situation] ⅝ mile North from South Auchleach A head land or rocky point nearly isolated or Surrounded by water [Sea] weed used for manure is usually [gathered] here the farmer occupying the adjoining land uses a windlass for raising the weed to dry land which is here pretty high near this place is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station call[ed] by Trigl [Trigonometrical] Party "Balsallick Shore" probably from it being situate on farm of Balscalloch.- |
| DOVE CAVES | Dove Caves Dove Caves Dove Caves |
John Agnew Alexander Carnahan George McHaffie Esqr. |
004 | [Situation] About 8 chains East off Caspin Two natural caves or clefts in the rock near Caspin at a Small inlet of the [Sea] near high water mark the place is frequented by doves or wild pigeons hence the name |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 22Parish of Kirkcolm
Form 136
Page- 83 - Burnfoot
- 93- Caspin
- 91- Dove Caves
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, NRS - Moderator, Missus SW
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