Wigtownshire, volume 49

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/35/49/1 [Page] 1 Parish of Kirkcowan Plan 19C INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Barmeen Hill -- 3 Barflawen Hill -- 9 Barwhill -- 11 Barwhill Hill --12 Barwhill Burn -- 13 Clugston Loch -- 5 Craigdow Burn -- 6 Caraigdow -- 6 Carigdow Moor -- 7 Gass Moor -- 7 Knocknacor -- 5 Killadam -- 11 Long Hill -- 12 Laigh Clugston -- 9 Little Challoch Hill -- 3 Meikle Craig -- 5 Muir Hill -- 13 Mindork Fell -- 3 White Loch -- 12
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OS1/35/49/3 MINDORK HILL Mindork Hill Mindork Hill Mindork Hill Mindork Hill Mindork Hill Andrew Hannah John Kevan Andrew Hannah William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 1 1/4 miles N. W. [North West] from Clugston Loch .- and East of Mindork Fell A tolerable sized rocky hill upon the farm of Low Mindork on its Summit stands a Trig: [Trigonometrical] party Lower Mendork probably after the farm spell'd [spelled] Low Mindork.
OS1/35/49/3 BARMEEN HILL Barmeen Hill Barmeen Hill Barmeen Hill Barmeen Hill Barmeen Hill Andrew Hannah John Kevan Andrew Hannah William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 1 1/4 miles N.W. [North West] from Clugston Loch -. and east of Mindork Fell A large arable hill upon the farm of Low Mindork
OS1/35/49/3 LITTLE CHALLOCH HILL Little Challoch Hill Little Challoch Hill Little Challoch Hill Little Challoch Hill Little Challoch Hill Andrew Hannah John Kevan Andrew Hannah William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 1 mile N. [North] West from Clugston Loch. A small arable hill upon the farm of Gass.
OS1/35/49/3 [Page] 3 -- Parish of Kirkcowan -- 19C Form 136 Page 57- Mindork Fell 57 - Barmeen Hill 57- Little Challoch Hill
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OS1/35/49/5 MEIKLE CRAIG MeiKle Craig MeiKle Craig MeiKle Craig MeiKle Craig John Kelly George McCormack William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 6 Chains West from Clugston Loch. A Small hill upon the farm of High Clugston on the Surface of which is Rocky heath pasture. on its Summit is a Trig : [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trig : [Trigonometrical] party "Cragg".
OS1/35/49/5 CLUGSTON LOCH Clugston Loch Clugston Loch Clugston Loch Clugston Loch Andrew Hannah George McCormack John Kelly George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 1 mile N. N. W. [North North West] from Barwhill Farm House and 1 mile W [West] of Grange of Bladenoch A Loch of considerable extent upon the farm of High Clugston its chief supply of water is from a number of small streams flowing into it .
OS1/35/49/5 KNOCKNACOR Knocknacor Knocknacor Knocknacor James Hannah John Kelly George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 30 Chains E by N [East by North] from Clugston Loch- A small arable hill upon the farm of High Clugston.
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OS1/35/49/6 CRAIGDOW BURN Craigdhu Burn Craigdhu Burn Craigdhu Burn Craigdhu Burn Craigdow Burn John Morrison Andrew Hannah John Hannah William Martin George Mc Haffie Esq. 019 [Situation] Running in a N. E. [North East] direction from Black Loch into Clugston Loch. - A small stream running out of Black Loch upon the farm of Craigeach and flowing into Clugston loch on the farm of High Clugston.
OS1/35/49/6 CRAIGDOW Craigdhu Craigdhu Craigdhu Craigdhu Craigdow George McCormack John Kelly Andrew Hannah William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 23 Chains S.W. [South West] from Clugston Loch This was formerly a farm house but is now- with the ground which was formerly attached to it as a farm unified to the adjoining farm of Gass it is upon the property of Colonel Stopford Blair of Penninghame House.
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OS1/35/49/7 CRAIGDOW MOOR Craigdhu Moor Craigdhu Koor Craigdow Moor Andrew Hannah William Martin. George McHafiie Esq 019 [Immediately S.W. [South West] of Clugston Loch A portion of rocky moor land upon the farm of Craigdhu it is now annexed to the adjoining farm of Gass and in the estate of Col. [Colonel] Stopford Blair of Penninghame House.
OS1/35/49/7 GASS MOOR Gass Moor Gass Moor Gass Gass Gass Moor Andrew Hannah John Hannah Ainslie's Map 1792. Royl Engrs [Royal Engineers] Map 1819. George McHaffie Esq. 019 [Situation] 1 Mile West from Clugston Loch. A large tract of rocky heathy pasture with Some Small patches of bog mixed thru' [through] it upon the farm of Gass from which it takes its name.
OS1/35/49/7 Parish of Kirkcowan - [Page] 7 Form 136 Page 64- Craigdow Moor 65- Gass Moor Gaelic Creag dhubh (bh silent) Black rock or hill
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OS1/35/49/9 LAIGH CLUGSTON Laigh Clugston Laigh Clugston Laigh Clugston Laigh Clugston Laigh Clugston Laigh Clugston Clougston Low Clugston John Hannah John Glifford. David Campbell George McHaffie Esqr. Andrew Hannah William Martin Ainslies Map 1782 Royl Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819. George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 50 Chains East from Clugston Loch.- A small farm house with Offices and about 100 acres of land attached the property of Col. [Colonel] Stopford Blair of Penninghame House
OS1/35/49/9 BARFLAWEN HILL Barflowen Hill Barflowen Hill Barflowen Hill Barflowen Hill Barflawan Hill Barflawen John Hannah John Kelly Andrew Hannah William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 60 chains E [East] from Clugston Loch and close to Laigh Clugston A small arable hill upon the farm of Laigh Clugston and close to the River Bladenoch
OS1/35/49/9 [Page] 9 -- Parish of Kirkcowan Form 136 Page 65- Laigh Clugston 65- Barflow Hill [Note] Laigh Low etc. Scottish Dicty. [Dictionary] [Pencil note] Same Authority for different Orthography
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OS1/35/49/11 KILLADAM BURN Killadam Burn Killadam Burn Killadam Burn Killadam Burn John Kelly George McCormack William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] Running in a N. [North] Easterly direction from White Loch until its influx with the River Bladenoch A Small stream running out of White Loch thro' [through] the farm of Killadam and falling into the River Bladenoch.
OS1/35/49/11 KILLADAM Killadam Killadam Killadam Killadam Killadam Killadam Killadam Killadam John Kelly George McCormack George McHaffie Esqr. Andrew Hannah William Martin Ainslies Map 1782 Royl Engrs [Royal Engineers] map 1819 019 [Situation] 7/8 mile E. S. E. [East South East] from Clugston Loch.- An ordinary farm house with out houses and a farm of about 180 acres of land attached the property of Col. [Colonel] Stopford Blair of Penninghame House.
OS1/35/49/11 BAR WHILL Barwhill Barwhill Barwhill Barwhill Barwhill Barwhill Barquhill George McCormack local Map in possn [possession] of A McGeoch Crous George McHaffie Esqr. Andrew Hannah William Martin Ainslie's Map 1792 Royl. Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 019 [Situation] 1 mile S. S. E. [South South East] from Clugston Loch and 3/7 mile west of Crous An ordinary farm house with out houses and a considerable farm of land attached The property of Col. [Colonel] Stopford Blair of Penninghame House.
OS1/35/49/11 [Page] 11 - Parish of KirKcowan Form 136 Page 60;73 - Killadam Burn 73 - Killadam 73 - Barwhill [Note] Bar ghuaille. Top of an angle or shoulder of a hill.
OS1/35/49/12 WHITE LOCH White Loch White Loch White Loch White Loch John Kelly Map of estate dated 1790. William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 50 Chains S. S. W. [South South West] from Clugston Loch. A small loch situated on the farm of Barwhill & Gass
OS1/35/49/12 BARWHILL HILL Barwhill Hill Barwhill Hill Barwhill Hill Barwhill Hill George McCormack John Kelly William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 7/8 mile S. S. E. [South South East] from Clugston Loch.- A small arable hill on the farm of Barwhill on its summit is a Trig: [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trig: [Trigonometrical] party "Barwilliam" probably after the name of the farm. farm spelled Barwhill.
OS1/35/49/12 LONG HILL Long Hill Long Hill Long Hill Long Hill George McCormack John Kelly James Lawson George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 20 chains N. E. [North East] from Barwhill Farm House and 1 1/8 miles S. E. [South East] of Clugston Loch. A small arable hill on the farm of Barwhill.
OS1/35/49/12 [Page] 12-- Parish of Kirkcowan Form 136 Page 75 - White Loch 75- Barwhill 76- Long Hill [Note] Bar ghuaille Top of an angle or shoulder (of a hill)
OS1/35/49/13 MUIR HILL Muir Hill Muir Hill Muir Hill Muir Hill George McCormack John Kelly James Lawson George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 20 chains S. W. [South West] from Barwhill Farm House and 1 mile S S E [South South East] of Clugston Loch A Small arable hill on the farm of Barwhill.
OS1/35/49/13 BARWHILL BURN Barwhill Burn Barwhill Burn Barwhill Burn Barwhill Burn Barwhill Burn George McCormack John Kelly James Lawson William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] Running in a North Easterly direction from the farm of Barwhill until its influx with the River Bladenoch near the farm of Killidam A small stream of surface water collecting on the farm of Barwhill and flowing into the River Bladenoch.
OS1/35/49/13 [Page] 13 -- Parish of KirKcowan Form 136 Page 76- Muir Hill 76- Bàrghuaille Burn [Note] Bar ghuaille Top of an angle or shoulder of a hill.
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OS1/35/49/17 Parish of Mochrum Plan 19C INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Black Loch -- 19 Braid Cairn -- 29 Craigeach Fell -- 21 Craiglarie Moss -- 22 Craigeach Moor -- 22 Craiglarie Fell -- 23 Craighallock Moor -- 23 Craighallock -- 24 Cairn of Laigh -- 28 Ballymellan -- 28 Dounan Moor -- 27 Fell of Craighallock -- 24 Flow of Darsnag -- 25 Half Mark (in ruins) -- 21 Ballymellan Cairn --29 Loch Gower -- 23 Kelly's Cairn -- 28 Loch Chesney -- 24 Loch Loy -- 27 Mid Moor Cairn -- 28 Peak Moss Cairn -- 25
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OS1/35/49/19 BLACK LOCH BlacK Loch BlacK Loch BlacK Loch BlacK Loch Andrew Hannah John Morrison Estate map 1790. William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 1 Mile W. by S. [West by South] from Clugston Loch - A Small loch upon the farm of Craigeach out of its east side runs a stream into Clugston Loch.
OS1/35/49/19 Parish of Mochrum -- [Page] 19 Form 136 Page 58 - Black Loch Entry Craigeach Fell scored out - "See page 21" Crag each - Rocky hill of horses
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OS1/35/49/21 CRAIGEACH FELL Fell of Craigyach Fell of Craigyach Craigeach Fell Craigauch Fell Fell of Craigyach Fell of Craigyach Craigeach fell Craigeach fell Map of Estate dated 1790. George McCormack George McHaffie Esqr. John Kevan John Morrison Andrew Hannah William Martin Name List Plan 18 D Royl . Engrs. [Royal Engineers Map 1819. 018 [Situation] 1 1/2 miles W.S.W. [West South West] from Clugston Loch. - A large hill of rocky, heathy, pasture on the farm of Craigyach upon its summit is a Trig :[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trig: [Trigonometrical] party Craig agh probably after the name of the Farm spelt Craigyach It is the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/35/49/21 HALF MARK Half Mark Half Mark Half Mark Half Mark Half Mark Half Mark John Kelly George McCormack George McHaffie. Andrew Hannah William Martin Estate Map 1790. 019 [Situation] 5/8 mile S.W. [South West] from Clugston Loch.- This name applies to the ruins of a farm house which with the ground that was formerly attached to it as a farm is now annexed to the adjoining farm of Criagyach 20 chains W. [West] of the ruins is a Trig : [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trig; [Trigonometrical] party "Half Mark" probably after the former name of this farm it is the property of the Marquis of Bute. -
OS1/35/49/21 [Page] 21 -- Parish of Mochrum Form 136 Page 58 ; 71 -- Craigeach Fell 72- Half Mark [Note] Craig each Rocky hill of horses Craigeach (Gaelic) Rocky, Cliffy Stoney. This appelation is very Common as a descriptive name of places in scotland.
OS1/35/49/22 CRAIGLARIE MOSS Craigleary Moss Craigleary Moss Craiglarie Moss Craiglarie Moss Craiglarie Moss Matthew Morrison John Kelly George Mc Haffie Esqr. Andrew Hannah William Martin 018 [Situation] 1 3/4 miles S. by W. [South by West] from Clugston Loch.- A large tract of moss on the farm of Craigleary It is the property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/35/49/22 CRAIGEACH MOOR Craigyach Moor Craigyach Moor Craigyach Moor Craigeach Moor John Morrison Andrew Hannah William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 018 ; 019 [Situation] 1 1/2 miles W.S.W. [West South West] from Clugston Loch. A considerable tracK of moor land in the farm of Craigyach from which it takes its name, it consists of rocky heathy pasture, and upon the estate of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/35/49/22 [Page] 22 -- Parish of Mochrum Form 136 Page 71- Craiglarie Moss 74- Craigeach Moor [Note] Creag liath- reoth (pronounced lea-reo ) Hill of hoar frost Gaelic (Creag each) Rocky hill of Herbs.
OS1/35/49/23 CRAIGLARIE FELL Craigleary Fell Craigleary Fell Fell of Craiglairy Craiglarie Fell Craiglarie Fell Craiglarie Fell Matthew Morrison Peter Millmoran Map of estate dated 1790 George McHaffie Esqr. Andrew Hannah William Martin 018 ; 24 [Situation] 2 miles S.W. [South West] from Clugston Loch - A rocky hill upon the farm of Craigleary on the Summit of which there is a Trig : [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trig : party "Craigleary" it belongs to the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/35/49/23 LOCH GOWER Loch Gower Loch Gower Loch Gower Loch Gower Loch Gower Loch Gower Peter Millmoran Matthew Morrison Andrew Hannah John Morrison William Martin George McHaffie 025 [Situation] 3/4 miles S. W [South West] by South from Clugston Loch A Loch situate at the base of Craigleary Fell during the spring Season it is much frequented by sea birds.
OS1/35/49/23 CRAIGHALLOCK MOOR Craighallock Moor Craighallock Moor Craighallock Moor Craighallock Moor Craighallock Moor Craighallock Moor Cornhullock Craighilloch Craighallock Moor Informant couldnt [could not] spell.- William Morrison Matthew Morrison Andrew Hannah William Martin Ainslies Map 1792. Royl. Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819. George McHaffie Esqr. 025 [Situation] 1 1/2 miles S. S. W . [South South West] from Clugston Loch .- A Rocky heathy Moor with some stripes of moss thro' [through] it and belongs to the farm of Craighallick and property of the Marquis of Bute.
OS1/35/49/23 [Page] 23 -- Parish of Mochrum Form 136 Page 77 - Craiglearie Fell 77 - Loch Gower 79 - Craighallock Moor [Notes] Creag liath-reoch (Pronounced lares Hill of hoar frost. Gah bhar Goat loch. Crieg allaidh Wild (dismal) Rock or Rocky hill.
OS1/35/49/24 FELL OF CRAIGHALLOCK 019 see page 23.
OS1/35/49/24 CRAIGHALLOCK craighillock. craighullock. peter millmoran. mathew morrison. map of estate 1790. andrew hannah. will martin. rent receipt in gass roy engrs map 1819. ainslies map 019 A small dwelling house situated on the farm of the same name and in the estate of the marquis of bute.
OS1/35/49/24 LOCH CHESNEY peter millmoran. mathew morrison. map of estate 1790. andrew hannah. will martin. geo mchaffie esq. 019 A tolerable sized loch situated on the southern extremity of craighalloch farm.
OS1/35/49/24 creagh allaidh mild or dismal. rock or rocky
OS1/35/49/25 PEAT MOSS CAIRN peter millmorran. mathew morrison. john mckenna. geo mchaffie esq.a pile of stones on dornan hill 019 A pile of stones on dunnon hill on the farm of dunnan estate of geo mchaffie esq. wigtown it is situated on a bank ten links from the trig station of dunnon.
OS1/35/49/25 FLOW OF DARSNAG flow of dirsnag andrew hannah. john hannah. john morrison. will martin. geo mchaffie esq. name list 25A 019 A considerable tract of moss or flow on the farm of craighalloch and property of the marquis of bute.
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OS1/35/49/27 LOCH LOY Loch Loy Loch Loy Loch Loy Loch Loy Loch Loy Peter Millimorow John McKenna Matthew Morrison William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 025 [Situation] 50 Chains S.W. [South West] from Barwhill A marsh upon the farm of Doonan and covered with large reeds and very deep and dangerous for cattle falling therin. It is known in the locality as Loch Loy.
OS1/35/49/27 DOUNAN MOOR Doonan Moor Doonan Moor Dounan Moor Doonan Moor Doonan Moor Downan Moor Dunnon Moor Peter Millimorow John McKenna George McHaffie Esq. Andrew Hannah William Martin Royl Engr [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 Ainslies Map 1782. 025 [Situation] 1 Mile S. [South] West from Barwhill A considerable tract of farm land upon the farm of Doonan consisting of rocKy heathy pasture it is the property of George McHaffie Esq. Wigtown
OS1/35/49/27 [Page] 27 Parish of Mochrum Form 136 Page 81 - Loch Loy 83- Dounan Moor [Note] X This Name wherever it has occurred throughout Wigtownshire has been invariably spelt "Dounan". W.S. L. Entry for Craighallock Moor is scored through.
OS1/35/49/28 MID MOOR CAIRN Mid Moor Cairn Mid Moor Cairn Mid Moor Cairn Peter Millmoran John McKenna George McHaffie Esq 025 [Situation] 1 Mile SW. [South West] from Barwhill and on Downan moor. A Small pile of stones on Doonan moor by shepherds as a guide.
OS1/35/49/28 KELLY'S CAIRN Kelly's Cairn Kelly's Cairn Kelly's Cairn Peter Millmoran John McKenna George McHaffie Esq 025 [Situation] 7 Chains South of Mid Moor Cairn . A Small pile of stones evidently raised by some shepherds to Serve as a guide thro [through] the moors it is situated upon the farm of Dounan and the Property of George McHaffie Esq. Wigton
OS1/35/49/28 CAIRN OF LAIGH BALLYMELLAN Laigh Ballymellan Laigh Ballymellan Cairn of Laigh Ballymellan Peter Millmoran John McKenna George McHaffie Esq 025 [Situation] 27 chains S. E [South East] of Mid Moor Cairn.- A Small pile of stones upon the farm of Doonan built by Shepherds as a guide.
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OS1/35/49/29 BALLYMELLAN CAIRN High Ballymellan High Ballymellan Ballymellan Cairn Peter Millmorow John McKenna George McHaffie Esqr. 025 [Situation] 5 Chains S.W. [South West] from Cairn of Ballymellan A shepherds pile upon the farm of Doonan and the property of George McHaffie Esqr.
OS1/35/49/29 BRAID CAIRN Braid Cairn Braid Cairn Braid Cairn Peter Millmorow John McKenna George McHaffie Esqr. 025 [Situation] 5 Chains S.W. [South West] of Ballymellan Cairn A shepherds pile upon the farm of Doonan.
OS1/35/49/29 [Page] 29 -- Parish of Mochrum Form 136 Page 81 - Ballymellan Cairn 81- Braid Cairn [Note] "Braid "broad" Jamiesons Scottish Dictionary Entry for Peat Moss Cairn is scored through.
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OS1/35/49/33 Parish of Penninhame Plan 19C INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Broom Hill -- 36 Broom Hill Plantation -- 36 Gool Hill -- 35 Grange of Bladenoch -- 35 Kindee Hill -- 35 Knockmononday -- 36 River Bladenoch -- 37
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OS1/35/49/35 GOOL HILL Gool Hill Gool Hill David Campbell William Bell George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 15 chains N by W [North by West] of Grange of Bladenoch A Small arable hill upon the farm of Grange of Bladenoch and close to the farm of house it takes its name from a plant with yellow flowers that grow there
OS1/35/49/35 GRANGE OF BLADENOCH Grange on Bladenoch. Grange on Bladenoch Grange on Bladenoch Grange Grange James Gifford David Campbell George McHaffie Ainslies Map 1782 Royl. Engrs. [Royal Engineers ] Map 1819 019 [Situation] 50 Chains N. N. E. [North North East] from Kiladam and about 12 Chains East of the River Bladenoch A large and commodious farm house on the east side of the River Bladenoch and erected in the year 1745 by the then proprietor Mr. Jordin. There is a farm of about 367 acres of land with Suitable Office houses & garden attached the property of the Earl of Stair.
OS1/35/49/35 KINDEE HILL Kindee Hill Kindee Hill Kindee Hill Kindee Hill John Gifford David Campbell William Bell George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 1 mile N. E. [North East] from Killadam and 1/2 Mile E. N. E. [East North East] of Grange of Bladenoch An arable hill upon the farm of Grange of Bladenoch upon its summit stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trig: [Trigonometrical] party "Grange" probably after the farm upon which it stands.
OS1/35/49/35 [Page] 35 -- Parish of Penninghame Form 136 Page 61 - Gool Hill 61- Grange of Bladenoch 62 - Kindee Hill [Notes] "Gool" Corn marigold Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary Ceann - Dee - The head or headland of the Dee
OS1/35/49/36 BROOM HILL Broom Hill Broom Hill Broom Hill James Gifford David Campbell George McHaffie Esq. 019 [Situation] 1/2 mile N [North] East from Killadam and 15 chains S by E [South by East] of Grange of Bladenoch An arable hill upon the farm of Grange on Bladenoch in its West side there is a Small plantation consisting of Ash & Oak.
OS1/35/49/36 BROOM HILL PLANTATION Broom Hill Plantation Broom Hill Plantation Broom Hill Plantation James Gifford David Campbell George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 1/2 mile N. [North] East from Killadam and on the W. [West] Side of Broom Hill A small plantation upon the West side of Broom Hill consisting of Ash & Oak trees.
OS1/35/49/36 KNOCKMONONDAY Knockmononday Knockmononday Knockmononday James Gifford David Campbell George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 5/8 mile East by North from Killladam and S by E [South by East] of Grange of Bladenoch A small arable hill upon the farm of Grange on Bladenoch.
OS1/35/49/36 [Page] 36 -- Parish of Penninghame Form 136 Page 62 - Broom Hill 62- Broom Hill Plantation 63 - Knockmononday [Note] Cnoc - A hillock mononday it is not from the Gaelic it is old Broad Scots for monday. Mononday - Monday Scottish Dicty. [Dictionaary]
OS1/35/49/37 RIVER BLADENOCH River Bladenoch River Bladenoch River Bladenoch Bladenoch Water Bladenoch Water James Gifford David Campbell George McHaffie Esqr. [Royl. Engrs. Royal Engineers] map 1819. Ainslies Map 1782 019 [Situation] Running from Loch Mabury in a S.E. [South East] direction on the borders of Ayrshire into Wigtown Bay The centre of the River which runs from Lochmaberrie on the N. [North] Boundary of the County and empties itself into the Bay of (Wigtown) forms the boundary between Penninghame & Kirkcowan Parishes.
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OS1/35/49/39 Parish of Kirkinner Plan 19C INDEX Names of Objects -- Page Blair Hill -- 43 Ballaird -- 45 Black Caig -- 48 Black Craig Cairn -- 48 Broom Hill -- 49 Chapel Meadow -- 41 Chapel Well -- 42 Cairney Hill -- 44 Cat Craigs -- 45 Crows -- 47 Crows Moor -- 47 Crows Burn -- 48 Dalreagle -- 43 Dam Hill -- 45 Hole Stone -- 41 Kiln Hill -- 43 Moat -- 41 Millisle -- 44 Old Kirk Yard (supposed site of) -- 42 Wood Hill -- 42 Water of Malzie -- 44 White Hill -- 47 White Cairn -- 49
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OS1/35/49/41 HOLE STONE Hole Stone Hole Stone Hole Stone Hole Stone Hole Stone A McGeoch William Martin Andrew Hannah John Kelly G McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 50 Chains S. E [South East] from Killadam and Close to White Cairn - One of two large granite stones on the farm of Crous and thro' [through] which there is a hole & is said to be of great antiquity tradition Says that in ancient times instead of a ring being used at marriages the parties joined hands thro' [through] the stone others say that it was used for the punishment of malefactors.
OS1/35/49/41 MOAT Moat Moat Moat Moat A McGeoch William Martin John Kelly George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 60 chains S. E [South East] from Killadam and Close to White Cairn An artificial mound with a fosse in good preservation on the N.E. [North East] Side and upon the farm of Crous (It probably may have been an ancient fort or encampment) and contiguous to an old Graveyard
OS1/35/49/41 CHAPEL MEADOW Chapel Meadow Chapel Meadow Chapel Meadow Chapel Meadow Archibald Skimming A McGeoch Local Map George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 1 Mile S. E. by E. [South East by East] from Killadam A field of coarse meadow upon the farm of Dalreagle in which it is said a chapel once Stood
OS1/35/49/41 [Page] 41 -- Parish of Kirkinner Form 136 Page 89- Hole Stone 91- Moat [Note] The Stone Situated about 70 links East of the Hole Stone is also an antiquity. The tradition States that the marriage ceremony commenced at this Stone and ended at the Hole Stone.
OS1/35/49/42 CHAPEL WELL a mc geoch. john skimming. geo mchaffie. 019 A beautiful spring contiguos to an old grave yard in which it is said an old chapel stood. it is upon the farm of dalreagle and in chapel meadow
OS1/35/49/42 OLD KIRK YARD old grave yard a mcgeoch. john skimming. geo mchaffie esq. 019 A small patch of elevated ground in chapel meadow and upon the farm of dalreagle between 30 & 40 years ago a quantity of earth was removed from this place to assist in embanking the river bladenoch upon which occasion many bones were disintered.
OS1/35/49/42 WOOD HILL john skimming. local map in possession of john skimming dalreagle. geo mchuffie esq. 019 An arable hill upon the farm of dalreagle on its E. side there was formerly a wood hence its name and upon its summit stands a trig station called by trig party sheep park probably after the name of the field the field is called sheep park.
OS1/35/49/43 BLAIR HILL john skimming. local map property of the farmer. geo mchaffie esq. 019 A small arable hill on the farm of dalreagle.
OS1/35/49/43 DALREAGLE john skimming. local map property of the farmer. geo mchaffie esq. ainslies map 1782. royal engineers map 1819. 019 A good farm house two stories high with offices and a farm of about 546 acres attached on the property of col. stepford blair of peningham house.
OS1/35/49/43 KILN HILL john mcguffie. john skimming. geo mchaffie esq. 019 A small arable hill on the farm of dalreagle and contigious to the farm house.
OS1/35/49/43 dail riegle . plain of a cemetry probably mispronounced."reagle"
OS1/35/49/44 CAIRNEY HILL john mc guffie. john brown. geo mcguffie esq. 019 A small arable hill upon the farm of high barness on the summit of which there is a trig station called by trig party "barness" probably after the farm.
OS1/35/49/44 MILLISLE a mcgeoch. john skimming. local map dated 1831. geo mchaffie esq. 019 a small house and a cattleshed or cow shed upon the farm of dalreagle there was formerly a farm of this name but it is now annexed to dalreagle.
OS1/35/49/44 WATER OF MALZIE maille malze water. john mcguffie. john black. ainslies map 1782. roy. eng. map 1819. geo mchaffie esq. 019 A considerable stream rising in drumwalt loch and running into the river bladenoch.
OS1/35/49/44 maille . the name of a certain saint.
OS1/35/49/45 CAT CRAIGS Cat Craigs Cat Craigs Cat Craigs Alexander McGeoch. John McKenna. George McHaffie Esq. 019 [Situation] 7/8 mile S. [South] West from Crows A quantity of stones upon the farm of Crows said to be the resort of wild Cats.
OS1/35/49/45 BALLAIRD Ballaird Ballaird Ballaird Ballaird Ballaird Bellaird Ballaird Alexander McKenna. Alexander McGeoch. John McGuffie. George McHaffie Esq. William Martin. Ainslie's Map 1782 Royl Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 019 [Situation] 1/82 Mile s. [South] from Crows A good farm house with Offices and a farm of land attached. on the estate of Col. [Colonel] Stepford Blair of Penninghame House.
OS1/35/49/45 DAM HILL Dam Hill Dam Hill Dam Hill John McGuffie. Alexander McGeoch. George McHaffie Esq. 019 [Situation] 55 chains S. [South] from Crows A Small arable hill upon the farm of Ballaird upon its Summit stands a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station called by the Trig [Trigonometrical] party "Ballard" probably after the farm upon which it stands farm spelt "Ballaird"
OS1/35/49/45 Parish of KirKinner -- [Page] 45 Form 136 Page - 88 - Cat Craigs - 85- Ballaird - 86 - Dam Hill Ball ard a high spot, locality or the high town for dwelling.
OS1/35/49/47 CROWS Crowes Crowes Crous Crous Crous crows Crows Crows Crows Local Map in possn. [possession] of A McGeoch Crows A McGeoch. John McGuffie. Alexander McKenna. George McHaffie Esqr. William Martin Royl. Engrs [Royal Engineers Map 1819 Ainslie's Map 1782 019 [Situation] 60 chains from Barwhill and 1 1/8 miles S byE [South by East] of grange of Bladenoch House A good farm house with offices and a farm of land about 415 acres attached the half of which is rocky heathy pasture . on the estate of Col. [Colonel] Stepford Blair of Penninghame House.
OS1/35/49/47 CROWS MOOR Crous Moor Crous Moor Crow moor Alexander McGeoch. William Martin George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 1 Mile S. [South] West from Crows The moor belonging to the farm of Crows and consists of Rocky heath pasture.
OS1/35/49/47 WHITE HILL White Hill White Hill White Hill Local Map in possn. [possession] of A. McGeoch Crows Alexander McGeoch George McHaffie Esqr. 019 [Situation] 1/2 mile S. [South] West from Crows An arable hill upon the farm of Crows.
OS1/35/49/47 [Page] 47-- Parish of Kirkinner Form 136 Page - 85- Crowes - 85- White Hill - 87 - Crows Moor Cro'. a fold for sheep or cattle N.B. s added for the English plural
OS1/35/49/48 BLACK CRAIG alex mcgeoch. john mcguffie. will martin. geo mchsffie esq. 019 A tract of high and rocky moor land on the farm of crows upon the summit of which there is a shepherds cairn
OS1/35/49/48 BLACK CRAIG CAIRN john mckenna. alex mcgeoch. will martin. geo mchaffie esq. 019 A cairn of stones on the farm of crows and upon the summit of the hill called black craig.
OS1/35/49/48 CROWS BURN crous burn. alex mcgeoch. john mckenna. geo mchaffie esq. 019 A small stream rising on the farm of dounan and passing thro' the farm of ballaird & crous enters the river bladenoch.
OS1/35/49/49 BROOM HILL amc geoch. local map propertyof a mc geoch cros. geo mchaffie esq. 019 A small arable hill upon the farm of crous.
OS1/35/49/49 WHITE CAIRN a mcgeoch. will martin. geo mc haffie esq. 019 An ancient heap of stones of which there is very little remain: mr mcgeoch of crous says that he heard his father say that some warrior was buried there.
OS1/35/49/53 Parish of Wigtown Plan 19C Index Names of Objects & Page Smithy Croft 55 Wood Hill 55
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OS1/35/49/55 SMITHY CROFT jas gifford. daniel campbell. geo mchaffie esq. 019 A small house by the roadside that leads from wigtown to kirkcowan with office houses (in indifferent repair) and about 10acres of land attached formerly there was a smithy forge here, hence the name the property of the earl of stair.
OS1/35/49/55 WOOD HILL john mc guffie.#john brown. geo mchaffie esq. 019 A small arable hill on the farm fo mains of torhouse.
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OS1/35/49/58 Craigauch Fell 018
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OS1/35/49/72 HALF MARK 019
OS1/35/49/73 KILLADAM BURN 019
OS1/35/49/73 KILLADAM 019
OS1/35/49/73 BARWHILL 019
OS1/35/49/77 LOCH GOWER 025
OS1/35/49/77 CRAIGHALLOCK 019
OS1/35/49/77 CRAIGLEARY FELL 018 ; 24
OS1/35/49/79 CRAIGHALLOCK MOOR 025
OS1/35/49/79 Fell of Craighallock 019 ; 025
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