OS1/35/81/38
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUP OF GRENNAN | Loup of the Grennan Loup of the Grennan Loup of the Grennan Loup |
John McLelland . John Milroy . Thomas A. Chochane Royl. Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 |
031 | [Situation] On the E [East] Side of Grennan Plantation A rock near the Shore on the farm of Grennan, it was much higher at one time in Consequence of a part of the top falling down is now about 30 or 40 feet high perpendicular. Tradition of the [locality] says that at one time a man was Convicted of sheep stealing from the farm of Grennan & being sentenced to die, was allowed the alternate of leaping from the top of this [rock] or undergo the sentence in some other shape & on these terms if [he] accomplished it, he was to live [and] have the lands of Grennan - but he perished in the attempt. - |
| COVE OF GRENNAN | Cove of the Grennan Cove of the Grennan Cove of the Grennan Cove of the Grennan |
William McDowall . John McGaw . John McGaw . William Todd |
031 | [Situation] About 5/8 mile E by S [East by South] of Kirkbride. A Cave which extends in a westerly direction for about 40 or 50 Links [from] a Rock on the west side of the [road] from Stranraer to Drumore and about 2 miles from the latter or a 100 Links to the north of the Loup of the Grennan - This Cave is on the farm of the Grennan from which It takes its name |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 38-- Parish of KirKmaidenForm 136
Page 93- Loup of the Grennan
93- Cove of the Grennan
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Chr1smac -Moderator, Muriel Rousay
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