Wigtownshire, volume 20

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/35/20/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Inch Plan10D INDEX Names of Objects -- Page BalKerr -- 7 BalKerr Moor -- 8 Bank of BalKerr -- 5 BlacK Loch -- 12 Braes of BalKerr -- 4 BalKerr Bridge -- 7 Burn of BalKerr -- 5 Burn of Coburn -- 16 Caggrie -- 15 Canal -- 6 Cairniewa -- 9 Cairn Macneilie -- 11 Cairn Macneilie -- 12 Cairn Macneilie Hill -- 11 Cairnscarrow -- 10 Cairnscarrow (Site of) -- 10 Clendrie Burn -- 16 Cairn Macneilie Wood -- 11 Culcaldie -- 12 Craiginnee -- 15 Cullurpattie -- 13 Cullurpattie Fell -- 13 Fell of Craigcaffie -- 3 Kate's Knowe -- 6 Kinley's Knowe -- 9 Kirclachie Burn -- 3 Lone Hill -- 8 Little Tongue -- 14 Meikle Tongue -- 14 Philstabban -- 8 Pinwhirrie -- 16 Sheuchan Hill -- 15 Sound Hill -- 9 Sheuchan Barn -- 14 Teroy Fort -- 4 Teroy Knowe -- 5 Tongue Bridge -- 13 Tongue Burn -- 14 [Signed] W. Driscoll Gosset Lt R Engineers [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] 19.7.47 [19th July 1847]
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OS1/35/20/3 FELL OF CRAIGCAFFIE Fell of Craigcaffie Fell of Craigcaffie Fell of Craigcaffie Fell of Craigcaffie Craigcaffie Craigcaffie Fell of Craigcaffie Thomas Wallace Hugh Graham David Garrett W. Stewart Rl. Engrs [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 Ainslie's Map 1782 Statistical Acct. [Account] 1841 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] On the west side of the Parish & 1 1/2 Miles north of Black Loch This name applies to a prominent part of a range of hills of a considerable length & consists chiefly of rocky moorland ground on the western side of it forms a steep declivity but on the east it beocmes level or flat on the Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station named "Craigcoffey" by trig [trigonometrical] Party
OS1/35/20/3 KIRCLACHIE BURN Kirclachie Burn Kirclachie Burn Kirclachie Burn Kirclachie Burn Kirclachie Burn John McBride David Garrett Thomas Wallace Hugh Graham George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1 Mile North of Black Loch A Stream or burn running in South westerly direction passing SE [South East] side of Fell of Craigcaffie and forming for some distance the boundary btween the farms of Balker and Craigcaffie and flows into the water called the Canal in dry Seasons this stream has scarcely any water but during rainy weather the current is strong
OS1/35/20/3 [page] 3 10 D -- Parish of Inch Form 136 Page 19-- Fell of Craigcaffie 25- Kirclachie Burn [Note arrowed from George McHaffie] " The same authority gives it Kirlachie Burn N.B. of Plan 10 C Page 28"
OS1/35/20/4 TEROY FORT Teroy Fort Teroy Fort Teroy Fort Teroy Fort Camp John McBride Plan of property Hugh Grahame Thomas Wallace Ainslie's Map 1782 010 [Situation] 1 Mile North of Black Loch An Ancient moat or mound on the farm of BalKer Constructed of earth and Stones being on high ground on the Breas of BalKer it Commands an extensive view of the surrounding district from the position of the moat & others it would Suggest the idea that formerly a regular chain of moats existed of which Innermessan moat is now a principal one.
OS1/35/20/4 BRAES OF BALKERR Braes of Balkerr Braes of Balkerr Braes of BalKer Bares of BalKare Braes of Balcae Braes of BalKerr John McBride Hugh Graham Mr. Stewart Rl. Engs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 Ainslie's Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] ¾ Mile North of Black Loch This name applies to the western declevity of part of a remarKable range of hills or high [table] land ground at this place it consists [of] (as the name imports) a brae on the west side of its Considerable Steepness but on the Summit [it] appears a flat table land for a long distance
OS1/35/20/4 [Page] 4 Parish of Inch Form 136 Page 21 Teroy Fort 24 Braes of Balkerr [Note] 'Torr' A hill or mountain of an abrupt or Conical form. - A mound, a grave, a tower a Castle &c. - and 'Ruadh' Red, Reddish &c Gaelic Dictionary Entry for Teroy Park is scored out.
OS1/35/20/5 BURN OF BALKERR Burn of BalKerr Burn of BalKerr Burn of BalKerr Burn of BalKer Burn of BalKer Burn of BalKerr John McBride Hugh Graham Thomas Wallace Mr. Stewart Alexander McNeill Esqr George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] ½ Mile North of BlacK Loch A Small Stream or burn which Collects from Small Strams or surface water in the 'Braes of BalKer' and Small rivulets from Killorpatie & the moors adjoining and running in a Southerly direction and passing by the farm house of BalKer where it works a threshing mill and flows into the water Called the 'Canal'
OS1/35/20/5 BANK OF BALKERR BanK of BalKerr BanK of BalKerr BanK of BalKerr BanK of BalKerr BanK of BalKer BanK of BalKer BanK of BalKerr John McBride Plan of property 1815 David Garrett Thomas Wallace Mr. Stewart Alexander McNeill Esq George McHaffie Esqr 010 [Situation] ¼ Mile, West of BalKerr Farm House A banK or declivity on the farm of BalKerr It is planted with oak and fir trees. The property of the Earl of Stair.
OS1/35/20/5 TEROY KNOWE Teroy Knowe Teroy Knowe Teroy Knowe Teroy Knowe John McBride Plan of property 1815 David Garrett Thomas Wallace 010 [Situation] 1/3 Mile NW [North West] of BlacK Loch A Small hill or mound of a Conical Shape. the dimensions of the base is about 4½ chains in length & about 3 chains in breadth it is planted with oaK & fir trees situate on the farm of BalKerr near Teroy Bridge.
OS1/35/20/5 [Page] 5 Parish of Inch Form 136 Page 23 Burn of Balkerr 25 Bank of Balkerr 28 Teroy Knowe
OS1/35/20/6 KATE'S KNOWE Kate's Knowe Kate's Knowe Kate's Knowe Kate's Knowe John McBride Plan of property George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] ¼ Mile S.W. [South West] of BalKerr Farm House. A Small hill or slightly elevated ground on the farm of BalKerr adjoining BalKer BanK the Surface is rough posture with a few scattered oaK trees
OS1/35/20/6 CANAL Canal Canal Canal Canal David Garrett Thomas Wallace John McBride George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] North West of BlacK Loch A Stream running from the N. [North] western point of BlacK Loch and running in a N. [North] westerly directon at the N.E. [North East] of the lands of Inch Parks & passes through Several farms and passes through Innermessan where it works a Cording Mill & thence falls into Loch Ryan. This Stream is Sometimes Called the BalKer StanK.
OS1/35/20/6 [Page] 6 Parish of Inch Form 136 Page 26 Kate's Knowe - 'Know, Knowe.' A little hill Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary 38 Canal [Note] This Stream appears to have derived the name 'Canal' from the circumstance of it being an artifical cutting made by the late Earl of Stair.
OS1/35/20/7 BALKERR BRIDGE Balkerr Bridge or Teroy Bridge Balkerr Bridge or Teroy Bridge Balkerr Bridge or Teroy Bridge Balkerr Bridge John McBride David Garret Hugh Graham Thomas Wallace 010 [Situation] 1/4 Mile South of Balkerr Farm House. A Stone Bridge of one arch near Balker farm house & on the road leading to this farm house over the Canal it was erected by the late Earl of Stair and repared by the occupier of the farm of Balkerr it is generally called Balker Bridge
OS1/35/20/7 BALKERR BalKerr BalKerr BalKerr BalKer BalKer BalKare Balcae BalKerr John McBride plan of property Thomas Wallace Mr. Stewart Alexander McNeillie Esq Rl. Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 Ainslies Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1/3 Mile North of Black Loch A lage farm house with Suitable out houses including threshing which is worKed by a Waterwheel and a large farm attached 1/2 of which is arable land the remainder Rough pasture Occupied by John McBride. The Property of the Earl of Stair.
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OS1/35/20/8 BALKERR MOOR Balkerr Moor Balkerr Moor Balkerr Moor Balker Moor Balker Moor Balkerr Moor John McBride Hugh Graham Thomas Wallace Mr Stewart Alexander McNiell Esqr. George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1 Mile N.E. [North East] of Balkerr Farm House A large tract of flat [moorland] the pasture but the soil is [capable] of being reclaimed it belongs to the farm of Balkerr and is the property of Earl of [Stair] on this land are two Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Stations the one called Balker Moor and the other Balkerr [Connecting] Pt. [Point] the former is not used
OS1/35/20/8 PHILSTABBAN Philstabban Philstabban Philstabban Anthony McKenzie Map of property 1818 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1½ Miles NE [North east] of Black Loch A Small hill on the farm of Muckle Tongue the soil is rough heathy pasture The farm belongs to vans Agnew of Barnbarroch
OS1/35/20/8 LONE HILL Lone Hill Lone Hill Lone Hill Anthony McKenzie Map of property 1818 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1¼ Miles NE [North East] of Black Loch A Small hill on the farm of Muckle Tongue the Soil is heathy pasture
OS1/35/20/8 [Page] 8 -- Parish of Inch Form 136 Page 20 - Balkerr Moor 30 - Philstabban 29 - Lone Hill
OS1/35/20/9 KINLEY'S KNOWE Kinley's Knowe Kinley's Knowe Kinley's Knowe Anthony McKenzie map of property 1828 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1 1/2 Miles NE [North East] of Black Loch A Small hill on the farm of Muckle Tongue north side of Lone Hill . The soil is heathy pasture
OS1/35/20/9 CAIRNIEWA Cairniewa Cairniewa Cairniewa Anthony McKenzie map of property 1828 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 2 miles NE [North East] of Black Loch A large hill on the farm of muckle Tongue the surface consists of heathy pasture on its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station callled by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party "Muckle Tongue" probably from the farm name being Muckle Tongue
OS1/35/20/9 SOUND HILL Sound Hill Sound Hill Sound Hill Anthony McKenzie map of property 1828 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 1 3/4 Miles NE [North East] of Black Loch A Small hill on the farm of Little Tongue adjoining the East side of Kinley's Knowe the soil is moorland ground or Heathy pasture
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OS1/35/20/10 CAIRNSCARROW Cairnscarrow Cairnscarrow Cairnscarrow Cairnscarrow Cairnscarrow John Douglas James Steven Anthony McKenzie William McCome George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 2 1/2 Miles NE [North East] of Black Loch A large hill not steep a ridgelike shape and runs nearly north & south [Situate] in the farms of Little Larg and Little Tongue the soil [consists] of moorland ground or heathy pasture it derives its name form an ancient sepulchral Cairn which formerly stood [on] its Summit or highest point the track of which can now only be traced near the same point stands a trig [trigonometrical] station called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical ] party "Little Larg" this being the name of the farm on which it stands
OS1/35/20/10 CAIRNSCARROW Tk. [Track] of Cairnscarrow Cairnscarrow (Track of) Cairnscarrow (Track of) Cairnscarrow (Track of) Anthony McKenzie John Douglas James Steven George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 2 1/2 Miles NE [North East] of Black Loch The remains or track of an [ancient] sepulchral Cairn Situate on the highest point of Cairnscarrow from this Cairn the hill takes [its] name
OS1/35/20/10 Parish of Inch -- [Page] 10 Form 136 Page 32 Cairnscarrow 32 Track of Cairnscarrow
OS1/35/20/11 CAIRN MACNEILIE CairnMcNillie CairnMcNillie Cairnmacneillie Cairn Macneilie Cairn McNeilie Cairn Macneilie David Garret Thomas Wallace Mr. Stewart Rl Rngrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 George McHaffie Esqr. George Guthrie Esqr. McNeil Card Esqr 010 [Situation] 1 1/2 mile West of Black Loch A Small house and outhouses with a farm of about 50 acres of arable land part of which is planted with fir trees It derives its name from an ancient Cairn which formerly stood at a [spot] SE [South East] of the place the farm house now Stands this farm is part of lands known by the name Inch Parks It is occupied by David Garret the property of the Earl of Stair
OS1/35/20/11 CAIRN MACNEILIE HILL CairnMcNillie Hill CairnMcNillie Hill Cairnmacneillie Hill Cairn Macneilie Hill David Garret Thomas Wallace Mr. Stewart George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1/2 mile West of Black Loch A Small hill on the farm of CairnMcNillie the soil is arable although apparently of slight elevation this hill Commands an extensive view of the surrounding district it also derives its name from the Cairn called McNillie which stood on the Southern part of it
OS1/35/20/11 CAIRN MACNEILIE WOOD CairnMcNillie Wood Cairnmacneillie Wood Cairn Macneilie David Garret Mr. Stewart George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1/2 mile West of Black Loch A Small plantation on which is the remains of Cairnmacneillie (hence the name) Consists of Ash & Fir belongs to the Earl of Stair
OS1/35/20/11 [Page] 11-- Parish of Inch Form 136 Page [33] Cairn Macneilie [34] Cairn Macneilie Hill
OS1/35/20/12 CAIRN MACNEILIE CairnMcNillie CairnMcNillie Cairnacneilie Cairn Macneilie Cairn McNeilie Cairn MacNeilie David Garret Thomas Wallace William Stewart George McHaffie Esqr. George Guthrie Esqr. McNeil Card Esqr. 010 [Situation] 3/4 Mile SW [South West] of Black Loch This is the remains of an ancient Cairn on the farm of Cairnmacneillie Situate near the west side of the [road] leaving from Glenluce to CairnRyan the stones have been removed from [it] for building fences etc. tradition says it was Constructed to the memory of a man named [McNeillie] who was Killed here About 1/4 mile SW [South West] of this spot is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station [] high which is apparently a track of an ancient Cairn the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station is Called "Cairnmacneillie"
OS1/35/20/12 BLACK LOCH Black Loch Black Loch Black Loch Black Loch John McBride David Garret Hugh Graham George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] about the centre of the Parish and South of Craigcaffie Fell A large loch adjoining the [land] of castle Kennedy the Shore & adjoining lands are handsomely ornamented [with] woods & pleasure grounds See [description] for Plan 16B.
OS1/35/20/12 CULCALDIE Kircaldy Kircaldy Culcady Culcady Culcadie David Garret Andrew McMillan Mr Stewart A. McNeil Esqr. George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] on the S.W. [South West] Side of Black Loch A farm house and outhouses with of about 60 acres of land attached Occupied by Andrew McMillan. The property of the Earl of Stair. This farm is part of the lands of Inchparks
OS1/35/20/12 [Page] 12 -- Parish of Inch Form 136 Page 33 CairnMacneilie 37 Black Loch 35 Culcaldie
OS1/35/20/13 CULLURPATTIE Cullorpattie Cullorpattie Cullurpattie Cullurpatie Cullurpity Cullurpattie John McBride David Donnen Mr Stewart Clerk to Mr Guthrie Rl. Engrs [Royal Engineers] map 1819 Ainslie's Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] On the N.E. [North East] side of Black Loch A Small thatched farm house with outhouses and in good repair and a farm attached of about 650 acres a fraction of which is moorland the remainder good arable land it is now annexed to the farm of Balker which is adjoining it and is the occupation of John Mcbride. The property of the earl of Stair
OS1/35/20/13 CULLURPATTIE FELL Cullorpatie Fell Cullorpatie Fell Cullorpatie Fell Cullurpatie Fell Cullorpatie Fell John McBride David Donnen Andrew Bennoch Mr. Stewart George Mchaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1/2 Mile NE [North East] of Black Loch A large hill on the farm of Cullorpatie the Surface is chiefly rough heathy land
OS1/35/20/13 TONGUE BRIDGE Tongue Bridge Tongue Bridge Andrew Benoch John McBride 010 [Situation] 1/2 Mile NE [North East] of Black Loch A Small Stone bridge of one arch over a considerable Burn which runs into Black Loch and on the road leading to the farm of Meikle Tongue. the Burn is not known by any particular name This Bridge was erected and is kept in repair by the Proprietor of the Estate.
OS1/35/20/13 [Page] 13 -- Parish of Inch Form 136 Page 41- Cullorpattie 41- Cullorpattie Fell 43- Tongue Bridge
OS1/35/20/14 MEIKLE TONGUE Meikle Tongue Meikle Tongue Meikle Tongue Muckle Tongue Meikle Tongue Mikle Tongue Meikle Tongue Alexander McKenzie Mrs R Douglas occupier John Adair Esq [Stranraer] Alexander McNeil Esqr. Ainslie's Map 1782 Rl Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 3/4 Mile NE [North East] of Black Loch A farm house & outhouses with [a] farm attached of 480 acres of land 1/3 of which is arable occupied by Mrs. R. Douglas. The property of Vans Agnew Esqr. of Barnbarroch
OS1/35/20/14 TONGUE BURN Tongue Burn Tongue Burn Tongue Burn Tongue Burn Andrew Burnet Alexander McKenzie Mr. Stewart George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1 Mile NE [North East] of Black Loch A considerable burn or Stream running though the farm of Tongue is only Known by the name Tongue Burn" during the extent of it in [these lands] when it leaves those lands it is called Sheuchan Burn untill falls into the Black Loch at Castle Kennedy
OS1/35/20/14 SHEUCHAN BURN 010 [Situation] N.E. [North East] of Black Loch This is the continuation of the Tongue Burn. See the descriptive remarks [Signed] WS Loop Sec Corpl RS&M [Second Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/35/20/14 LITTLE TONGUE Little Tongue Little Tongue Little Tongue Little Tongue Little Tongue Alexander McKenzie Andrew Bennet John Adair Esqr. Stranraer Ainslie's Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles NE [North East] of Black Loch An old farm house in middling repair & a farm of land in the occupation of Alexander Fraser of Pinwhittirrie the house is occupied [by] one of his workmen. The property of Vans Agnew Esqr. of Barnbarroch
OS1/35/20/14 [Page] 14 -- Parish of Inch Form 136 Page 50 Meikle Tongue 48 Tongue Burn Sheuchan Burn 50 Little Tongue [Note] Mekyle Meickle } Great, respecting size, much denoting quantity or extent. Dr. [Doctor] Jamiesons Scottish Dictionary Mykil Meickle
OS1/35/20/15 SHEUCHAN HILL Sheuchan Hill Sheuchan Hill Sheuchan Hill Sheuchan Sheuchan Hill Andre Bennet James Smith John Adair Esqr. Stranraer Ainslie's Map 1819 George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 3/4 Mile east of Black Loch A hill on the farm of Sheuchan the soil is chiefly rocky Moorland ground in some places with furze & generally heathy
OS1/35/20/15 CRAIGINNEE Craiginnee Craiginnee Craiginnee Andrew Bennet Mrs Douglas George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1/2 Mile East of Black Loch A rocky eminence on the Sheuchan Hill which Commands an extensive view of Rhinns of Galloway
OS1/35/20/15 CAGGRIE Caggrie Caggrie Caggrie Alexander McKenzie Andrew Bennet George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1/4 Mile South of Sheuchan Hill a rocky height on the farm of Pinwhirrie & is part of the Sheuchan Hill on it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Clanrie" after the name of the adjoining farm
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OS1/35/20/16 CLENDRIE BURN Clenrie Burn Clenrie Burn Chlenry Burn Clendrie Burn Clendrie Burn Clendrie Clendrie Anthony McKenzie John McKenzie Mr tewart Sir J. D. Hay Bart [Baronet] J. Gibson Esqr. See Name List Plan 7C George McHaffie Esqr. 010 [Situation] 1 1/4 Miles East of Black Loch A Small Stream or burn which flows from the western Side of [Pinwhirrie] Hill & crossing the road [leading] from Stranraer to new Luce thence runs through the lands of Clenrie which it derives the name it unites with the Coburn & another Stream [&] it becomes more considerable
OS1/35/20/16 BURN OF COBURN Coburn Burn Coburn Burn Coburn Coburn Coburn Burn of Coburn Coburn Coburn James Smith Andrew Bennet Mr Stewart J. McKenzie James McMickan George McHaffie Esqr. See Name List Plan 16B See Name List Plan 17A 010 [Situation] 1 1/2 Miles East of Black Loch A Small Stream or burn which takes its name from the farms it passes through & crossing the road from Stranraer to New Luce [unites] with the Clenrie Burn
OS1/35/20/16 PINWHIRRIE Pinwhirrie Hill Pinwhirrie Hill Pinwhirrie Pinwhirrie Pinwhirrie Pinwhirrie Pinwhirry Anthony McKenzie Andrew Bennet Alexander McKenzie Mr George Guthrie Mr Gibson George McHaffie Esqr. Ainslie's Map 1782 010 [Situation] 11/2 Miles east by North of Black Loch A hill on the farm of Pinwhirrie the Soil consisting of Heathy pasture on its Summit is A Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by 'Trig' Party "Penwheary"
OS1/35/20/16 [Page] 16 -- Parish of Inch Form 136 Page 47 Clendrie Burn 48 Coburn Burn 48 Pinwhirrie Hill
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OS1/35/20/19 FELL OF CRAIGCAFFIE Fell of Craigcaffie Fell of Craigcaffie Thomas Wallace Ballyett by Stranraer Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr David Garret Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Mr Stewart Rephad Stranraer 010 This name applies to a prominent part of a range of Hills Extending a Considerable distance (See Orthogh. [Orthography] for Braes of Balkerr) this part consists of R.y H. P. & H.P. [Rough Heathy Pasture & Heathy Pasture] it has a Steep declivityto the west but becomes level to the East. there is a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] on the Summit Called by trig [trigonometrical] Party Craigcaffie. there is also an old castle Standing in the vicinity of this name its about 4 miles N. [North] West of Stranraer and belongs to the Earl of Stair
OS1/35/20/19 Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 19 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Fell of Craigcaffie -- Hill & ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] [Signed] 3rd Feby [February] 1847 by William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/20 BALKERR MOOR Balkerr Moor Balkerr Moor John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr Thomas Wallace Little Ballyett by Stranraer Mr Stewart Rephad Stranraer 010 A very Considerable tract of flat Moorland Heaty Pasture the Soil is of a Nature to allow turf to be cut for fuel, there is two trig [trigonometrical] Stations on this Moor one of them Called Bilcar moor by trig [trigonometrical] Party is not used the other was Called by trig [trigonometrical] party Bilcar Connection Pt [Point] there is no name to those parts the name applies to the Moor it is Said to be Capable of Cultivation is on the farm of Balkerr & the Property of the Earl of Stair .
OS1/35/20/20 Plan 10 D Trace 2 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 20 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Balkerr Moor -- Moor & ◬ ◬ [Trigonometrical Stations] [Signed] 3rd Feby [February] 1847 by William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/21 TEROY FORT Teroy Fort John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer Plan in possession of Mr. McBride Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr Thomas Wallace Little Balyett by Stranraer 010 This name applies to a mound of earth and stones and is Said to be An Ancient Fort. the materials appear to have been laid on a rock naturally above the level of the ground around (no doubt it is to Save labour ) it is Situate on the Side of the Braes of Balkerr in a Commanding position there is a belief in the neighbourhood it formed one of a line of Forts in Connection with Innermessan Moat it is Sometimes Called a moat turn over [continued]
OS1/35/20/21 Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 21 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Teroy Fort - Fort [Signed] 20th. January 1847 by William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/22 TEROY FORT Teroy Fort John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer Plan in possession of Mr. McBride Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr Thomas Wallace Little Balyett by Stranraer 010 Continued from its being a very high ground it can be Seen at a Considerable distance, it Lies NE [North East] 4 miles from Stranraer in the farm of Balker
OS1/35/20/22 TEROY PARK Teroy Park John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer Plan in possession of J. McBride 010 This name applies to the field in Which Teroy Fort is Situate and from which it takes its name it is very Coarse land Consisting of R. P. [Rough Pasture] and Rocks on the farm of Balkerr Occupied by John McBride the property of the Earl of Stair.
OS1/35/20/22 Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 22 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Teroy Fort - Fort Teroy Park - Field [Signed] 20th. January 1847 by William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/23 BURN OF BALKERR Burn of Balkerr John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr Thomas Wallace Little Balyet by Stranraer Mr Stewart Rephad Stranraer 010 This Name applies to a Stream. which runs with Considerable force in wet Seasons but on dry Seasons the bed is quite dry it is Collected in the Braes of Balkerr Killorpatie & Moors Adjacent it flows through the Farm & Steading of Balkerr where it drives a thrashing Mill it then flows into the Canal about 1/4 mile North of Black Loch .
OS1/35/20/23 Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 23 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Burn of Balkerr - Stream [Signed] 21st. January 1847 William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/24 BRAES OF BALKERR Braes of Balkerr Braes of Balkerr John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer A J Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr Mr Stewart Rephad Stranraer 010 This Name applies to part of the face of a Range of Hills extending A Considerable distance S. E. [South East] and N.W. [North West] it rises from a level plane at A Considerable angle and becomes flat tabular Moorland ( there is a fine view of Stranraer Lochryan) the soil is R. P. Ry P [Rough Pasture Rough Heathy Pasture] & Furze and unimproveable (Teroy Fort is Situate on this) on the farm of Balkerr.
OS1/35/20/24 Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 24 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Braes of Balkerr - Hill [Signed] 21st. January 1847 William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/25 KIRCLAUCHIE BURN Kirkclauchie Burn John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer David Garett Cairn McNillie Thomas Wallace Little Balyet by Stranraer Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr 010 A Stream collected from the moors And hills adjacent. which in Wet Seasons flows with considerable force but in dry Seasons there is little or no Water in it, it forms the boundary between the farms of Balkerr and Craigcaffie and flows into the Canal 1/2 South of Craigcaffie.
OS1/35/20/25 BANK OF BALKERR Bank of Balkerr Bank of Balkerr John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer A Plan at Mr McBride's date 1815 David Garett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Thomas Wallace Little Balyett by Stranraer Mr Stewart Rephad Stranraer 010 This name applies to A Small hill or bank on the farm of Balkerr (hence its name) it is of Small dimensions planted with Oak and Fir trees the property of the Earl of Stair
OS1/35/20/25 Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 25 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Kirclachie Burn - Stream Bank of Balkerr - Hill & Plantation [Note] Farmers in General dont occupy woods on the Earl of Stair estate [Signed] 30th. January 1847 William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/26 BALKERR Balkerr Balker John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer A Plan in possession of Mr McBride Thomas Wallace Little Balyett by Stranraer Mr Stewart Rephad Stranraer 010 A large Farm with Excellent dwelling house and out houses with Thrashing Mill driven by Water a large farm about one half Arable the remainder being R. P. Ry. P [Rough Pasture Rough Heathy Pasture] and Moorland it lies NE [North East] 4 Miles from Stranraer Occupied by J. Mc Bride the property of the Earl of Stair
OS1/35/20/26 KATES KNOWE Kates Knowe John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer A Plan in possession of Mr McBride 010 This name applies to a Small rising ground (Joining Balkerr Bank) on the farm of Balkerr on it grows Scattered Oaks and Rough Pasture
OS1/35/20/26 Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 26 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Balkerr - Farm & Dwelling House Kates Knowe - Hill [Signed] 20th. January 1847 William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/27 TEROY BRIDGE Teroy Bridge John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr 010 A Bridge over the Canal on the road to the farm of Balkerr from Stranraer. it is built of roughnnhewn Stone Consists of one Arch is in good repair and was erected by the late Earl of Stair it is Sometimes Called Balker Bridge is now Kept in repair by the County it is Situate 4 miles N.E. [North East] from stranraer (likely named from Teroy Knowe)
OS1/35/20/27 Plan 10 D Trace 1- 4 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 27 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Teroy Bridge - Bridge [Signed] 20th. January 1847 William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/28 TEROY KNOWE Teroy Knowe John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Thomas Wallace Little Balyet by Stranraer 010 This Name applies to a small Mound or hill on a level plane of Small dimensions (4 1/2 Chains by 3) and of a Conical Shape the perpendicular height about 2/3 of its base it is planted with Fir And Oak Situate on the farm of Balkerr Near Teroy Bridge.
OS1/35/20/28 CAIRN MCNILLIE WOOD Cairn McNillie Wood Cairnmacnillie Wood David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Thomas Wallace Little Balyet by Stranraer Mr. Stewart Rephad 010 A Small plantation in which is the remains of Cairn McNillie (hence its name) planted with Ash and Fir trees Occupied by David Garrett belongs to the Earl of Stair.
OS1/35/20/28 Plan 10 D Trace 1- 4 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 28 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Teroy Knowe - Hill or Mound [Signed] 20th. January 1847 William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/29 KINNLEY'S KNOWE Kinnley's Knowe Kinney's Knowe Anthony McKenzie Pinwhirrie Map of Estate Date 1828 010 A Small hill on the Farm of Muckle Tongue which is about 6 miles N.E. [North East] of Stranraer the Soil is Heathy Pasture Proprietor Robert Vans Agnew Esqr. of Barnbarroch
OS1/35/20/29 LONE HILL Lone Hill Lone Hill Anthony McKenzie Pinwhirrie Stranraer Map of Estate Date 1828 010 A Small Hill on the farm of Muckle Tongue Soil Heathy pasture it is Situated Six miles N. E. [North East] of Stranraer Proprietor Robert Vans Agnew of Barnbarroch.
OS1/35/20/29 Plan 10 D Trace 3 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 29 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Kinnley's Knowe - A hill Lone Hill - A hill [Signed] 20th. January 1847 William Rogers L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners
OS1/35/20/30 CAIRNIEWA Cairniewa Cairniewa Anthony McKenzie Pinwhirrie Stranraer Map of Estate Date 1828 010 A large hill of heathy pasture on the Farm of Muckle Tongue on the Summit of Which Stands a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party. Muckle Farm Probably after the name of the farm it is Situated about Six miles N.E. [North East] of the Town of Stranraer Proprietor Robert Vans Agnew Esqr. of Barnbarroch
OS1/35/20/30 PHILSTABBAN Philstabban Philstabban Anthony McKenzie Pinwhirrie Stranraer Map of Estate Date 1828 010 A Small hill of heathy Pasture on the farm of Muckle Tongue . Situated about Six miles N. E. [North East] of Stranraer. Proprietor Robert vans Agnew of Barnbarroch
OS1/35/20/30 Plan 10 D Trace 3 -- List of Names collected by Thomas Smith Civil Assistant 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 30 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Cairniewa - A hill Philstabban - A hill [Signed] Thomas Smith CA [Civilian Assistant] 26th. January 1847
OS1/35/20/31 SOUND HILL Sound hill Sound Hill Anthony McKenzie Pinwhirrie Stranraer Map of Estate Date 1828 Pinwhirrie Stranraer 010 A Small hill of Moorland Soil or heathy pasture it is Situated on the farm of Little Tongue and is about Six Miles N.E. [North East] of Stranraer Proprietor Robert Vans Agnew of Barnbarroch -
OS1/35/20/31 Plan 10 D Trace 3 -- List of Names collected by Thomas Smith Civil Assistant 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 31 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Sound Hill - A hill [Signed] Thomas Smith CA [Civilian Assistant] 26th. January 1847
OS1/35/20/32 CAIRNSCARROW Cairnscarrow Cairnscarrow Cairnscarrow John Douglas Farmer Auchmantle Stranraer James Steven New Luce Anthony mcKenzie Penwhirrie 010 A large hill not steep of a ridge like Shape and running nearly North and south Situated in the farm of Little Larg and Little Tongue. the Soil Consists of moorland ground or heathy Pasture it derives its name from an ancient Sepulchral cairn which formerly Stood on its highest point. the Track of which can now be only Traced near the Same point Stands a Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Station. Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party Little larg. probably from its being on a farm of that name.
OS1/35/20/32 TRACK OF CAIRNSCARROW Track of Cairnscarrow Cairnscarrow (Tk [Track] of) Cairnscarrow (Tk [Track] of) Anthony McKenzie John Douglas James Steven 010 An ancient cairn on the top of a hill of this name it is now nearly defaced and not much is known of it in the country
OS1/35/20/32 Plan 10 D Trace 3 -- List of Names collected by Thomas Smith Civil Assistant 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 32 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Cairnscarrow - A hill Track of Cairnscarrow- Anct [Ancient] Cairn [Signed] Thomas Smith CA [Civilian Assistant] 26th. January 1847
OS1/35/20/33 CAIRN MCNILLIE Cairn McNillie Cairn McNillie Cairnmacneillie David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Thomas Wallace Balyett by Stranraer Mr. Stewart at Rephad via Stranraer 010 Remains of an Ancient Cairn Situate about 3 1/2 miles N E [North East] from Stranraer on the right of the road from Glenluce to CairnRyan it is Said to have been Collected to the memory of a man of that name who was Killed there, it has been reduced Some Years back by taking away the Stones for dykes, it was the [planting] on the North Side it is now overgrown by fir trees thorn brambles etc. it gives its name to a Considerable portion turn over
OS1/35/20/33 Plan 10 D Trace 4 -- List of Names collected by William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 33 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Cairn McNillie - Cairn [Signed] 15th. January 1847 William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & MIners
OS1/35/20/34 CAIRN MCNILLIE Cairn McNillie 010 [Continued] of land in the vicinity there being two Farms named after it the property of the Earl of Stair.
OS1/35/20/34 CAIRN MCNILLIE HILL Cairn McNillie Hill Cairnmacneillie David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Thomas Wallace Balyett by Stranraer Mr. Stewart at Rephad via Stranraer 010 A Small cultivated Hill and though of Small elevation Commands a fine prospect of Luce Bay Loch Ryan Stranraer & the Adjacent lands the View Eastward is Shut by the Braes of Balcar it is on the farm of Cairn Mc Nillie and also derives its name from the Cairn it Lies 3 1/2 miles N .E. [North East] from Stranraer
OS1/35/20/34 Plan 10 D Trace 4 -- List of Names collected by William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 34 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Cairn McNillie - Cairn Cairn McNillie Hill - Hill [Signed] 15th. January 1847 William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners
OS1/35/20/35 KIRCALDY Kircaldy Kircaldy Culcady David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Andrew McMillan Kircaldy by Stranraer Mr. Stewart clerk at Rephad Stranraer 010 A Farm of About 60 Acres of Land with dwelling & outhouses it is part of the Land formerly Called Inch Parks, the Soil arable Lies 3 1/2 N.E. [North East] of Stranraer the Property of the Earl of Stair and Occupied by Andrew McMillan
OS1/35/20/35 Plan 10 D Trace 4 -- List of Names collected by William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 35 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Kircaldy - House & Farm [Signed] 20th. January 1847 William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners
OS1/35/20/36 CAIRN MCNILLIE Cairn McNillie Cairnmacneillie David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Thomas Wallace Balyett by Stranraer Mr. Stewart clerk Rephad Stranraer 010 This Name is given to a trig [trigonometrical] Station which Stands on high ground in the farm of Cairn McNillie (hence its name) it is Said to be on the remains of an ancient cairn beyond which it is an object of Small Interest.
OS1/35/20/36 Plan 10 D Trace 4 -- List of Names collected by William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 36 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Cairn McNillie - ◬ [Triangulation Station]
OS1/35/20/37 CAIRN MCNILLIE Cairn McNillie Cairnmacneillie David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Thomas Wallace Balyett by Stranraer Mr. Stewart clerk Rephad Stranraer 010 A Small Farm with Dwelling House and outhouses, with about 50 Acres of Land part of it is of late planted with fir trees the remaining portion is Cultivated. it derives its name from the Cairn and is part of the Land formerly Known by the Inch Parks, it Lies N. E. [North east] of Stranraer 3 1/2 miles the Property of the Earl of Stair and Occupied by David Garrett
OS1/35/20/37 Plan 10 D Trace 4 -- List of Names collected by William Rogers [Royal Sappers ] & Miners 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 37 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Cairn McNillie - ◬ [Triangulation Station] [Signed] 16th. January 1847 by William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners
OS1/35/20/38 CANAL Canal Canal David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Thomas Wallace Balyett by Stranraer John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer 010 This is a Considerable Stream of water. Which is Collected in the Black and White Lochs, partly from the Neighbouring hills and partly Springs in the Lochs, it flows from the North point of the Black Loch through Several Farms and forms the N. E. [North East] boundary of a portion of Land Called Inch Parks. it flows through Innermessan Where it drives a Carding Mill and falls into Loch Ryan it is Sometimes Call'd the Balkerr Stank
OS1/35/20/38 Plan 10 D Trace 1. 4 -- List of Names collected by LC [Lance Corporal] William Rogers [Royal Sappers ] & Miners 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 38 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Canal - Stream [Signed] 16th. Jany [January] 1846 by William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners
OS1/35/20/39 BLACK LOCH Black Loch Black Loch John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr 010 It is well Stocked with Game (Ducks Mallard Etc.) A few trout but fish it is Said does not thrive owing to the nature of the water, the soil at bottom etc. it is the property and in the occupation of the Earl of Stair 3 1/2 Miles North East from Stranraer
OS1/35/20/39 Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by LC [Lance Corporal] William Rogers [Royal Sappers ] & Miners 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 39 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Black Loch - Loch [Signed] 21st. January 1847 by William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners
OS1/35/20/40 BLACKLOCH Blackloch John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer David Garrett Cairn McNillie by Stranraer Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr 010 This name is given to one of the Lochs of Castle Kennedy of Considerable Magnitude. Around which is beautiful Scenery being bounded on the western side by the pleasure grounds of castle Kennedy . It becomes narrow at the northern part of the water is in part Collected from the Hills and partly Springs in the Loch and it is the Source of the Canal
OS1/35/20/40 Plan 10 D Trace 4 -- List of Names collected by LCorpl [Lance Corporal] William Rogers [Royal Sappers ] & Miners 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 40 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Blackloch - Loch [Signed] 21st. January 1847 by William Rogers L Corpl R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers ] & Miners
OS1/35/20/41 CULLORPATTIE FELL Cullorpattie Fell Cullorpattie Fell Cullorpattie Fell Cullurpattie Fell John McBryde BalKerr by Stranraer David Donnan Flesher Andrew Bennnoch Farmer Sheuchan by Stranraer Mr. Stewart. clerk at Rephad via Stranraer 010 A large hill on a farm of the Same name, it is Situated about four miles North East of the Town of Stranraer the Soil consists of Arable - Rough - and, heathy pasture, - Proprietor the Earl of Stair, occupied John McBryde of Balkerr
OS1/35/20/41 Plan 10 D Trace 5 -- List of Names collected by Thomas Smith Civil Assistant 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 41 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Cullorpatttie Fell Cullorpattie - A House & farm [Signed] Thomas Smith C A [Civilian Assistant] 6th February 1847
OS1/35/20/42 BLACK LOCH Black Loch Black Loch John McBryde Farmer BalKerr by Stranraer David Donnan Flesher Stranraer 010 A large Loch which is long and very narrow, it runs in a direction South East and north west and is bounded on the Western Side by the pleasure grounds of Castle Kennedy Fishes of the Perch Trout, and Roach . Specie are Numerously to be found in it a few Small Streams of Surface Water runs into it on the east Side, which with its own Springs. are its Chief Supply, at the north west and there runs a canal from this loch. and by a circutous route empties itself into Loch Ryan the canal is partly an artificial one for the purpose of drawing a Supply of water for the working of two mill. the one a Bone the other a carding mill
OS1/35/20/42 Plan 10 D Trace 5 -- List of Names collected by Thomas Smith Civil Assistant 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 42 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Black Loch - A Loch [Signed] Thomas Smith C A [Civilian Assistant] 6th February 1847
OS1/35/20/43 TONGUE BRIDGE Tongue Bridge Tongue Bridge Andrew Bennnoch Farmer Sheuchan by Stranraer John McBryde BalKerr by Stranraer 010 A Small Stone and lime built Bridge on a by road leading to the farm of Meikle Tongue, it is Situated about 4 1/2 mile N. E. [North East] of Stranraer. it was built by the Earl of Stair as a property improvement And for the Convenience of this tenantry. the burn or Stream over which it is built is a Stream formed by the Collection of Surface waters, on the moors And flows into Black Lock, but it has no name by which it is generally Known in the Country.
OS1/35/20/43 Plan 10 D Trace 5 -- List of Names collected by Thomas Smith Civil Assistant 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 43 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Tongue Bridge - a Bridge [Signed] Thomas Smith C A [Civilian Assistant] 6th February 1847
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OS1/35/20/47 CRAIGINNEE Craiginnee Andrew Bennet Sheuchan Farm John Douglas Meikle Tongue via Stranraer 010 An eminence on the Sheuchan hill which commands a fine view of the Rhins of Galloway
OS1/35/20/47 CLENRIE BURN Clenrie Burn Clenrie Burn Chlenry Chlenry Burn John McKenzie High Clenrie Mr Stewart Rephad clerk in Mr. Guthrie office [Anthony McKenzie Pinwhirrie via Stranraer] [Andrew Bennet Sheuchan] 010 A burn which crosses the road leading from Stranraer to New Luce. it is destinguished by [this] name till it comes on the Clanrie Farm & flows thence it is called Clenrie Burn water it leaves that farm the [Coburn Burn] & another [non] titled Burn are tributes to it in the South of the Stranraer & New Luce Road
OS1/35/20/47 Plan 10 D Trace 6 -- List of Names collected by John Mechan Pte R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 47 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Lead Mine --- scored out Craiginnee -- Rocky Eminence Clenrie Burn - Stream [Signed] 2 Feby [February] 1847 John Mechan Pte R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner
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OS1/35/20/48 TONGUE BURN Tongue Burn Tongue Burn Andrew Bennet Sheuchan by Stranraer Alexander McKenzie Pinwhirrie by Stranraer Mr. Stewart Rephad Stranraer 010 A Burn which takes its name from the different farm which it runs through after it leaves the Tongue farm it is called the Sheuchan Burn till it falls into Black Lough near Castle Kennedy it is also called the Sheuchan Burn
OS1/35/20/48 COBURN BURN Coburn Burn * Coburn [Burn] James Smith Balnab via Stranraer Andrew Benner Sheuchan via Stranraer * Mr Stewart clerk at Rephad Stranraer 010 A burn which takes its name from the farms it runs through it crosses the road leading from Stranraer to New Luce & falls into the Clenrie burn
OS1/35/20/48 PINWHIRRIE HILL Pinwhirrie Hill Anthony McKenzie Pinwherry Andrew Bennet Sheuchan via Stranraer 010 A hill which takes its name from the farm on which it Stands on it is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station on its Summit called Pinwherry by Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party.
OS1/35/20/48 Plan 10 D Trace 6 -- List of Names collected by John Mechan Pte R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 48 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Tongue Burn - Burn Coburn Burn - Burn Pinwhirrie Hill - hill [Signed] 2 Feby [February] 1847 John Mechan Pte R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner
OS1/35/20/49 SHEUCHAN HILL Sheuchan Hill Andrew Bennet Sheuchan via Stranraer James Smith Farmer Balnab via Stranraer 010 A Hill which derives its name from the farm on which it Stands it consists of Rocky Pasture & furze on the western Side the remainder is heathy arable & Rocky
OS1/35/20/49 CAGGLIE Cagglie Alexander McKenzie Pinwhirrie via Stranraer Andrew Bennet Sheuchan Farm 010 A rocky height on which Stands a trig. [trigonometrical Station called by the trig. [trigonometrical] party Clenrie after an adjacent farm it is on the farm of Pinwhirrie.
OS1/35/20/49 Plan 10 D Trace 6 -- List of Names collected by John Mechan Pte R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 49 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Sheuchan Hill -Hill Cagglie - Hill [Signed] 2nd. February 1847 John Mechan Pte R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
OS1/35/20/50 MEIKLE TONGUE Meikle Tongue Alexander McKenzie Pinwhirrie via Stranraer Roseann Douglas Meikle Tongue via Stranraer 010 A farm house with outhouses attached all in good repair the farm consists of 480 acres of land about 1/3 of which is arable. it is the property of Mr. Vans Agnew of Barnbarrough & is occupied at present by Roseann Douglas Relict of the [J. P. ] Douglas
OS1/35/20/50 LITTLE TONGUE Little Tongue Alexander McKenzie Pinwhirrie via Stranraer Andrew Bennet Sheuchan via Stranraer 010 A farmhouse in middling repair on the property of Mr. Vans Agnew Barnbarrough it is [leated] by Alexander Fraser of Penwhirrie [ ] the residence of one of his cotters
OS1/35/20/50 Plan 10 D Trace 6 -- List of Names collected by John Mechan Pte R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 50 Parish of Inch Name -- Object Meikle Tongue - House & Farm Little Tongue - House [Signed] W. Driscoll Gosset Lt R. E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] Decr [December 4 / [18]47
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