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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAYHOLE | Clayhole Clayhole Clayhole |
John Adair Esqr. Plan of Stranraer 1843 William Buchanan |
016 | [Situation] At the N.W. [North West] Side of the town of Stranraer A Considerable village or Suburb on the north of Stranraer its Shape is nearly that of a Crescent Situated close on the western shore of Loch Ryan part of the village consists of rows of houses on both Sides of [the] Street and partly of a Single row. The [Street] is macadamised but much neglected as [for] cleanliness &c, as there is little thoroughfare [in] this Street. The worKing people are chiefly fishermen with Some agricultural [labourers] there are Some provision Shops & two public houses. In the village is also [a] free church & school in connection [with it] |
| CLAYHOLE BANK | Clayhole Bank Clayhole Bank |
John Adair Esqr. William Buchanan |
016 | [Situation] on the East side of Clay Hole A bank of Sand & Shingle [projecting] a distance into Loch Ryan it nearly [is] covered at Spring tides it is [caused] by the action of the tides formerly a [sort] of wharf or rudely constructed Boat quay had been constructed here but [ at] present it is nearly defaced. the bank [was] used by fishermen for hauling their boats [up] on it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station. Called "Clayhole" |
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[Page] 24 - Parish of LeswaltForm 136
Page 118 - Clayhole
91, 113 - Clayhole Bank
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