OS1/35/3/12
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLACHAN HILL | Clachan Hill Clachan Hill Clachan Hill |
John McCrea Senr [Senior] John McCrea Junr [Junior] George McHaffie Esqr. |
004 | [Situation] ½ Mile North of Corsewall A considerable hill forming part of the Demesne of Corsewall A Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station on it called by the Trigl [Trigonometrical] Party Clachan Old. The Hill is divided into a [few] small farms. The property [of] James Moore Esqr. Corsewall [House] |
| SLOUCHNAGARY Kirkcolm | Sloughnagarry Sloughnagarry Sloughnagary |
John McDowal John McCrea Senr [Senior] George McHaffie Esqr. |
004 | [Situation] 1 Mile North of Corsewall A small port [accessing] to small Boats only. |
| DOVE CAVES | Doo Caves Doo or Dove Caves Dove Caves |
John McCrea John McDowal George McHaffie Esqr. |
004 | [Situation] ⅞ Mile N by E [North by East] of Corsewall Three caves about 70 [Chains] North East of Corsewall [House] The tides at High Water [flow] into them. These caves have a connection with [each] other, under ground the longest runs about 2½ [chains] under ground when it bears off in another direction and [again] meets the Shore at another [point] |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 12Parish of Kirkcolm
Form 136
Page 59- Clachan Hill
63- Slouchnagary - On Plan 4A names of this description have been recommended to be spelled Slouch etc
[signed] W S Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
"Slouch" - A deep ravine or gully.
Dr [Doctor] Jamiesons Scottish [Dictionary]
(Sketch of the Dove Caves) and Clachan Heughs
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[On six inch map 004]Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Missus SW
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