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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRICKCOW | Carrickcoo Carrickcoo Carrickcow |
Alexander Carnshaw John McCamon George McHaffie Esqr. |
004 | [Situation] 1/8 mile S W [South West] of Corswall Lighthouse A long rock a little SW [South West] of [Corsewall] Lighthouse, it is only visible at low water |
| SLOUCHLAW | Slocklaw Slocklaw Slocklaw Slouchlaw |
Alexander Carnshaw John McCamon John Knox George McHaffie Esqr. |
004 | [Situation] 1/4 mile (nearly) South of Corsewall Point A Small bay or creek where [a] cow enter at high water, at [low] water there is about 5 chains [of] a foreshore covered with bold or sunk rocks. Near this is [also] a small cottage known by this [name] occupied by John Knox |
| TOM'S CRAIG | Tom's Craig Tom's Craig Tom's Craig |
Alexander Carnahan John McCamon George McHaffie Esqr. |
004 | [Situation] About 25 chains S.W. [South West] of Corsewall Lighthouse on the South side of Slouchlaw A rock Situated within [low] water mark about 25 chains S.W. [South West] of Corswall Lighthouse |
| LITHE CRAIG | Lithe Craig Lithe Craig Lithe Craig |
George McHaffie Esqr. Alexander Carnahan John McCamon |
004 | [Situation] On the shore about 3/8 mile S.W. [South West] of Corsewall Lighthouse A rock projecting a little [into] the Sea at high water mark the boundary of the farm of Barnhills. |
| SHIP SLOUCH | Ship Slock Ship Slock Ship Slouch |
Alexander Carnahan John McCamon George McHaffie Esqr. |
004 | [Situation] On the South Side of Lithe Craig A Slock or small creek [enclosed] by rocks adjoining Lithe Craig on South Side |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 6 -- Parish of KirkcolmForm 136 Page
70 -- Carrickcoo
65, 75 -- Slocklaw
71--- Tom's Craig
71-- Lithe Craig
71 -- Ship Slock
"carriaig" A rock, a cliff, a pinnicle
"crick" - Foam, forth, spume - Gaelic Dictionary
"Slouch" - a deep ravine, a gully.
"Law" a designation given to many hills or mounts whither natural or artificial.
Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary
"Lithe"s- - a ridge, an ascent
"lithe" adj - calan sheltered
"craig" - a rock -- Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary
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DANIALSAN, Chr1smac -Moderator, EwanArm
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