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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARDWELL BAY | Ardwell Bay Ardwell Bay |
Thomas Kerr, Farmer High Ardwell via Stoneykirk Andrew McDonald Workman, High Ardwell via Stoneykirk |
027 | A fine Commodious place for vessels to land, it is open and free of rock in the North side there are long rugged rocks, and on the South side of aloftier appearance. The Bay is free of rock, having a good gravel bottom, the appearance to th high water mark is fine sand and its greatest want is a landing place, i.e. a quay or wharf were it furnished with this it afford a safe retreat for ships in stormy weather and a great accommodation to the country, it is about 9 miles south from Portpatrick and 3 north of Port Logan. |
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[Page] 55 1st ExaminerPlan 27B List of Names Collected by C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan 4th August 1847
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