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Parish of Kirkinner
SUPPLEMENTARY
Plan 26A
INDEX
(Wigtownshire)
Names of Objects -- Page
Baldoon Parks -- 4
Baldoon Sands -- 5
Crook Plantation -- 3
Gallowhae Plantation -- 4
Lane Burn -- 3
Skellarie plantation -- 5
Wigtown Bay -- 6 |
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LANE BURN |
Lane Burn
Lane Burn
Lane Burn
Lane Burn |
Mr. J. Broadfoot.
George McHaffie, Esq.
Rl Engrs [Royal Engineers] Map 1819.
Ainslies Map 1782. |
026 |
[Situation]- N.E. [North East] of the village of Kirkinner - A considerable Stream running thro [through] the farms of East & west Mains, the continuation of Mildriggan Burn & runs into the River Bladenoch at Wigtown Bay. |
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CROOK PLANTATION |
Crook Plantation
Crook Planting
Crook Planting |
George McHaffie, Esq.
Mr. J.Muir.
Mr. J. Broadfoot. |
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[Situation] - 3/4 mile East of East Mains, commencing at Lane Burn extending Southwards crossing Shell Road & continuing Southwards for about 10 chains where it joins Gallowhae Plantation.
A narrow ridge of Plantation Consisting of mixed forest trees Situated on the farm of Crook. |
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CROOK |
Crook.
Crook.
Crook.
Cruick. |
Mr. J. Muir.
Mr. J. Broadfoot.
George McHaffie, Esq.
Royl Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819. |
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[Situation] - At the East end of Shell Road adjoining the sea coast & 1 3/4 miles N.E. [North east] of Kirkinner. -
A house of the cottage Style with outbuildings attached and a large farm of good land, occupied by Mr. J. Muir. The property of The Earl of Galloway.- |
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BALDOON PARKS |
Baldoon Parks
Baldoon Parks
Baldoon Parks |
Mr. J. Broadfoot.
Nicholsons Galloway.
Ainslies Map 1782. |
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[Situation] - On the farms of Baldoon Mains, West Mains, East Mains & Crook. -
A considerable tract of land part of the estate of Baldoon formerly Consisting of one park but now divided into several farms which are known by the names 'Baldoon Mains', 'West Mains'. 'East Mains' and Crook. |
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GALLOWHAE PLANTATION |
Gallowhae Plantation.
Gallowhae Plantation. |
George McHaffie, Esq.
Mr. G. Broadfoot. |
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[situation] - Adjoining Crook Plantation at about 10 chains South of Shell Road extending Southwards for nearly 3/4 mile & joins Skellarie Plantation. -
A narrow belt of wood or Plantation of mixed forest trees on the farm of Crook. |
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SKELLARIE PLANTATION |
Skellarie Planting.
Skellarie Plantation. |
Mr. J. Broadfoot.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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[Situation] - About 1 1/2 miles East of Kirkinner adjoining Gallowhae. -
A narrow belt of wood or Plantation extending a mile in length consisting of mixed forest trees, Situate on the farm of Balfern. |
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BALDOON SANDS |
Baldoon Sands
Baldoon Sands
Baldoon Sands
Baldoon Sands
Baldoon Sands
Baldoon Sands |
John Cowan.
George Greenshields.
John McGuffick.
Thomas Craig.
George McHaffie, Esq.
Mr. J. Muir. |
026 |
[Situation] - Extending along most part of the west side of Wigtown Bay. -
This name applies to an extensive tract of the Sea Shore within the flood mark. It extends from the influx of the River Bladenoch with Wigtown Bay to Innerwell Point, it includes Orchardton Bay, Brandy Port, Innerwell Fishery, and Innerwell Port. It is situate along the west Side of Wigtown Bay. - |
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WIGTOWN BAY |
Wigtown Bay
Wigtown Bay |
J. McHaffie, Esq.
Mr. J. Muir. |
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[Situation] - At S.E. [South East] of Wigtownshire forming in part the boundary between Wigtownshire & Kirkcudbrightshire.-
A large bay or estuary at the S.E. [South East] side of Wigtownshire at the influx of the River Cree and Bladenoch with the Sea. It runs inland a distance of about 10 miles till it terminates in the Cree gradually varying in breath. Its greatest breadth from Garlieston Bay or [Crugleton] to the point of Ross is 10 mile. Its depth is various generally between 20 & 30 feet deep. The most important harbours or [landing] places in 'this bay' is Carty, [Wigtown], and Garlieston.
See Statisl . Acct. [Statistical Account] of Scotland Published 1841. |
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Parish of Kirkmabreck
SUPPLEMENTARY
Plan 26A
INDEX
(Kirkcudbrightshire)
Names of Objects -- Page
Burnfoot -- 9
Broach -- 11
Carsluith Burn -- 9
Carsluith -- 10
Carsluith Castle (1581) -- 10
Carsluith Wood -- 11
Heughs of Barholm -- 15
Kirkdale Port -- 11
Kirkdale Bank -- 12
Kirkdale Burn -- 12
Kirkdale Bridge -- 13
Meg Merrilees (or Dirk Hatterick's Cave) -- 13
Ravenshall Point -- 15
Weir of Carsluith -- 9
Whig's Hole -- 14
White Hill -- 15
Kirkbride Water Perch -- 14 |
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CARSLUITH BURN |
Carsluith Burn
Carsluith Burn |
James Grierson.
James Irvine. |
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[Situation] - 5/8 mile NW [North West] of Carsluith.
A Small Stream or burn forming in part the boundary between the farm of Bagbie and that of Carsluith & runs into Wigtown Bay. |
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BURNFOOT |
Burnfoot
Burnfoot
Bunrfoot |
Hugh Carter.
James Grierson.
Ainslies Map 1782. |
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[Situation] - 5/8 mile NW [North west] of Carsluith.
A group of houses nearly adjoining the shore of Wigtown Bay. The property of Miss Hannah of Kirkdale. |
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WEIR OF CARSLUITH |
Weir of Carsluith
Weir of Carsluith. |
Hugh Carter.
James Grierson. |
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[Situation] -14 chains West of Carsluith.
A Small bend in the Shore of Wigtown Bay forming a Sort of Small Creek where boats can load and unload at high tide. |
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CARSLUITH |
Carsluith
Carsluith
Carslooth |
Hugh Carter.
Alexander McKean.
Ainslies Map 1782. |
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[Situation] - 9 1/2 mile SE [South East] of Newton Stewart on the Road to Gatehouse of Fleet.
A large farm house and out offices all in good repair situated close to Carsluith Castle. The property of Miss Hannah of Kirkdale. |
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CARSLUITH CASTLE |
Carsluith Castle
Carsluith Castle
Carslooth |
Hugh Carter.
Alexander McKean.
Ainslies Map 1782 |
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[Situation] - 9 1/2 mile SE [South East] of Newton Stewart on the Road to Gatehouse of Fleet.
A rectangular Stone building 3 Storeys high. The date 1581 with a coat of arms nearly defaced is visible over the doorway which is probably the time of its building. It is about 40 feet high. It is situate on the farm of Carsluith & is the property of Miss Hannah of Kirkdale. |
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CARSLUITH WOOD |
Carsluith Wood
Carsluith Wood |
Hugh Carter.
James Grierson. |
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[Situation] - SE [South East] of Carsluith.
A large Strip of wood on the farm of Carsluith consisting of oak, ash, and underwood. |
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KIRKDALE PORT |
Kirkdale Port
Kirkdale Port |
Robert Jardine.
James Cairns. |
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[Situation]- 1/2 mile West of Kirkdale Bridge.
A Small creek or inlet in Wigtown Bay where boats or Small craft can run in at high water. |
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BROACH |
Broach
Broach
Broach |
Alexander McKean.
James McKean.
Ainslies Map 1782. |
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[Situation] - 1/2 mile W by N [West by North] of Kirkdale Bridge.
Two Small dwelling houses on the road Side leading from Creetown to Gatehouse. The property of Miss Hannah of Kirkdale. |
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KIRKDALE BANK |
Kirkdale Bank. Kirkdale Bank. |
Alexander McKean.
Robert Jardine. |
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[Situation] - 15 Chains W by S [West by South] of Kirkdale Bridge.
A Small neat dwelling house the property of Miss Hannah of Kirkdale. |
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KIRKDALE BURN |
Kirkdale Burn
Kirkdale Burn |
James Mckean
Robert Jardine |
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[Situation] - & Miles N E [North east] of Gatehouse of Fleet
A burn which rises in the farm of Clachreid & passing [through] the lands of Kirkdale (from which it takes its name) runs into Wigtown Bay |
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KIRKDALE BRIDGE |
Kirkdale Bridge
Kirkdale Bridge
Kirkdale Bridge |
Alexander McKean.
James McKean.
Charles Rogan. |
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[Situation] - 7 miles NE [North East] of Gatehouse of Fleet on the road to Newtonstewart.
A Stone bridge of 3 arches over Kirkdale Burn on the road from Creetown to Gatehouse. It is a County bridge. - |
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MEG MERRILEE5 or DIRK HATTERICK'S CAVE |
Meg Merrilies Cave.
Meg Merrilies Cave.
Meg Merrilies Cave.
Meg Merrilies or Dirk Hatterick's Cave. |
James Grierson.
Alexander McQuhae.
Robert Jardine.
See Name Book Plan 48A Kirke [Kirkcudbrightshire] |
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[Situation] - 1/4 mile South of Kirkdale Bridge.
A remarkable cave the entrance of which is Situate about 15 feet above the High water mark. It is attained by climbing a Slight precipice, it then descends perpendicularly for about 10 feet where it forms a sort of gallery running horizontally for about 250 links & from 3 to 8 feet in breath & from 2 1/2 to 12 ft. in height. It is said to be the cave alluded to in Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scot as the Smugglers rendezvous & is named after 2 Conspicuous Characters in that novel. |
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WHIG'S HOLE |
Whig's Hole
Whig's Hole
Whig's Hole |
James Grierson.
Robert Jardine.
James Cairns. |
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[Situation] - 25 Chains S [South] of Kirkdale Bridge.
A Cave in the Heughs of Barholme, the entrance of which is about 3 feet above high water mark, it extends for about 2 chains with a depression of about 1 foot in 5 & from 3 to 6 feet in breadth and from 2 1/2 to 8 feet in height. This cave is supposed to have been a place of refuge by the Covenanters in the time of the religious Struggle [between] the Presbyterians & Episcopacy. |
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KIRKBRIDE WATER PERCH |
Kirkbride Water Perch
Kirkbride Water Perch |
James Irvine.
Jame Grierson. |
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[Situation]- At the South Side of Kirkbride Scar.
A pole used as a beacon to guide the Small vessels or boats resorting to this place. The pole is also used as a Trigl . [Trigonometrical] Station. - |
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HEUGHS OF BARHOLM |
Heughs of Barholme.
Heughs of Barholme.
Heughs of Barholme.
Barholme. |
Alexander McKean.
James McKean.
Robert Jardine.
Ainslies Map of 1783. |
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[Situation] - From 1/4 to 1/2 mile S by E [South by East] of Kirkdale Bridge.
A range of Steep precipices in Some parts covered with oak and underwood, its base forms the high water mark of Spring tides. |
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RAVENSHALL POINT |
Ravenshall Point.
Ravenshall Point. |
James Cairns.
Alexander McKean. |
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[Situation] - 1/2 mile S by E [South by East] of Kirkdale Bridge.
A Small rocky promontory formed by the Southern extremity of the Heughs of Barholme and named after the farm on which it is situate. |
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WHITE HILL |
White Hill
White Hill |
Charles Rankin.
William Parker. |
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[Situation] - 1 3/4 miles WNW [West North West] of Kirkdale House.
A Small hill on the farm of Carsluith. |
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[Barholme] - "See Spelling of this name in Name book Plan 48 A Kirkcudbrightshire "
[White Hill] - " See Name Book for Plan 48A Kirkcudbrightshire. " |
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Wigtownshire
SUPPLEMENTARY
Plan 26A
Names of Parishes --- Page
Kirkinner (Wigtownshire) -- 1
Kirkmabreck (Kirkcudbrightshire) -- 7 |
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