OS1/35/71/82

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Wigtownshire OS Name Books, 1845-1849
  4. Wigtownshire, volume 71
  5. OS1/35/71/82
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
STEP CRAIG Step Craig
Step Craig		 David Adams Salt Pans Moat Slap
William McCubbin Fisherman High Ardwell		 027 A name given to a large Rock where fishermen are in the habit of sitting on to fish, it is divided by a narrow creek that those persons must have to give a long stride across to make a landing, for which it is Called the Step Craig.
HOLE OF THE GRENNAN Hole of the Grennan
Hole of the Grennan		 David Adams Salt Pans Moat Slap
William McCubbin Fisherman High Ardwell		 027 This hole is of a considerable depth. it is a place where fishermen attends at the fishing it is not far distant from the Grennan Hill, and from which it takes the name as given.

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Plan 27B List of Names as Collected by C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Jordan 20th August 1847

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Kirkmaiden Parish, Stoneykirk Parish, Wigtownshire County

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Wigtownshire, Sheet 27 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Wigtownshire, Sheet 27