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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRNBEG HILL | Cairnbeg Hill Cairnbeg Hill Cairnbeg Hill |
William Hunter Robert Moat See Name List Plan 5 A |
010 | [Situation] 1/2 Mile East of the Village of Cairn Ryan A hill or tract of high moorland ground on the farm of High Croach adjoining Cairn Ryan Hill on the west Side it is Steep & rocky on the east Side it terminates in a table land or tract of moorland |
| CAIRN RYAN | Cairn Ryan Cairn Ryan Cairn Ryan Cairn Cairn Cairn Cairnryan |
Genl. [General] Sir A. Wallace Revd. [Reverend] Archibald McCrearie William Hunter Adminalty Chart 1841 Ainslie's Map 1782 Rl Engrs [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 George McHaffie Esqr. |
010 | [Situation] In the North Western part of the Parish and on the East Shore of Loch Ryan A Small village Situate on the line of road from Stranraer to Ballintrae & the property of Sir Alexander Wallace of Loch Ryan House The population at present is 144 The working people are Chiefly fishermen and agricultural labourers In the village is a coast guards Station a post office a chapel of ease is within 3/4 of a mile from the place here is also Free church built in 1844-5 also a School house. A charter has been granted for holding fairs at this place but for want of encouragement this has fallen into disuse. The ancient name of this place was "Machryskeog" but Since 1792 the popular name is Cairn Ryan |
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[Page] 17Parish of Inch
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