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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SHEEP HANK Sheep Hank
Sheep Hank
Sheep Hank
David Adams Salt Pans via Stoneykirk
Peter Crawford, workman, Low Ardwell Stoneykirk
Andrew McDonald workman, High Ardwell Stoneykirk
027 A considerable Rock, the high water flows to its base on the west side. On the Eastern side it slopes to the bas of a precipice. Sheep and Cattle generally rest on the top in consequence of such it takes the name of Sheep Hank. It is thought this name may have been corrupted from Sheep Haunt. however it is now called Sheep Hank in the locality.
RED CAVE Red Cave
Red Cave
Peter Crawford, workman, Low Ardwell
Andrew McDonald, workman, High Ardwell
027 This Cave is in the face of a perpendicular Rock and has a small enclosure on west side. And is set under wheat. On trace at end of arrow in red.
FORD STONE Ford Stone
Ford Stone
Peter Crawford, workman, Low Ardwell
Andrew McDonald, workman, High Ardwell
027 A black flat rock, covered at high water. what it gets the name given from, cannot be ascertained.

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1st Examiner
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Plan 27B Trace 1 List of names collected by C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan 4th August 1847
Parish of Stoneykirk

Objects
Sheep Hank - A rock
Red Cave - A Cave
Ford Stone - A rock

[Signed] Thomas Jordan c.a. [civilian assistant]

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