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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIGNEYBAY | Craigneybay | Alexander Carnachan South Auchleach via Kirkcolm Andrew McCreadie N. [North] Auchleach via Kirkcolm |
004 | About 2 miles N.W. [North West] from Kirkcolm village is Craigneybay. An ancient Cairn and ◬ [Trigonometrical Station]. It stands On a Considerable hill, and is so Conspicuous at Sea, as to be Considered by the Coasting traders & c. as a Sea mark (Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party Ardwell Cairn -Probably from the name of the farm. |
| PORT MULLIN | Port Mullin Port Moulin |
Andrew Kerr Port Mullin John McCamon Barnhill via Kirkcolm Statistics of Scotland |
004 | About 4 miles N.W. [North West] from Kirkcolm village is Port Mullin. A Small Port where FisherBoats land Coasters also put in here for a fresh Supply of water which is got from St. Columbas well. It is Supposed to be One of the Safest Landing places on the Back Shore. Adjacent to it is a Dwelling House which was Once a Corn Mill, from this mill the port is said to derive its name |
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List of Names collected by John Callanan C. Assist [Civilian Assistant] -- [Page] 77 -- Plan 4A Trace No. 2 -- Ph. [Parish] of KirkcolmObject - Craigneybay - A Cairn & ◬ [Trigonometrical Station]
- Port Mullin - A Port
[Signed] John Callanan CA [Civilian Assistant]
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