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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRANRAER | Stranrear | William BlacK Esqr. Town ClerK Stranraer Archibald McMecKan Stranraer |
016 | A Considerable Sea port town & burgh Commodiously Situated at the Southern end of Loch Ryan a long arm of the Sea which projects about 9 miles into the N.W. [North West] of Wigtownshire and forms a large bay & natural harbour where Ships of considerable tonnage can approach very near the town. In 1821 a handsome pier had been Completed which adds much to the accommodation of Shipping. This town owes its rise to the above advantages which renders it at present the principal town in Galloway. It was fast Created a Royal burgh in 1617 by James VI. The Corporation consists of a provost 2 bailies a dean of guild & 15 Councillors including a treasurer in all 18 members this burgh with the others of wigtownshire unite in sending one member of parliament the present member is Sir John McTaggart of Ardwell the Shipping & trade have considerably encreased of late years. The population of the town including the suburbs in 1841 was 4878 at present there are 9 places of worship in the town & Suburbs. There are 4 good Inns in the town. The number of houses licenced for the Sale of Spirituous liquors are 51. There are 8 fairs in the year for the Sale of black cattle & 3 or 4 for the Sale of horses. there are 3 banks [Continued] |
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