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Parish of Kirkmaiden
Plan 31B
Index
Altadoch 22
Brocks Cove 4
Black Cove 9
Balshere 15
Balshere Burn 23
Bere Hill 17
Burnt Hill 18
Bennan 27
Breddock Hill 30
Breddock Cave 31
Breddock Bay 36
Cove of Carlin Bed 3
Coves of the Lennans 6
Cash Bog 8
Calliedown 8
Craig of Dolt 36
Calliedown Bay 8
Carlin House Bay 9
Carlin House 9
Corket 10
Cowans 13
Clash 13
Core Hill 22
Clanyard Bay 27
Clanyard Mill 29
Clanyard 30
Clanyard Moor 30
Coreholm Hill 31
Coreholm Hill 31
Castle Clanyard (in ruins) 33
Cairn Grennan 26
Currochtrie Croft 35
Cairney Hill 37
Curghie Bridge 37
Church 39
Core Hill 40
Clashwhannow 42
Clashwhannow Well 43
Curghie Bay 46
Dunmuck 7
Dolt Cove 36
Drummore Bay 43
Drummore 26
Quay 41
Dribbling Glen 45
Dunandow 45
Green Saddle 5
Garrochtrie 11
Grennan Slate Quarries 23
Grennan 24
Grennan Moor 24
Glen of the Hole 32
Glenfey 34
Glenfey 35
Holy Holm 21
High Currochtrie 34
High Curghie 40 |
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Inchmulloch 12
Inchmulloch Plantation 12
Inchmulloch Hill 12
Inchmore 44
Jib 3
Kettle Mouth 4
Kirkbride Hill 15
Kilstay Moor 15
Kirk Fey 19
Kilstay Bridge 19
Kilstay 20
Kilstay Bay 21
Kildonan Hill 41
Low Currochtrie 37
Low Curghie 44
Muldaddie Hill 3
McMun's Croft 16
Mugloch Hill 17
Mugloch 17
Macherally 18
Muddioch Roack 28
Maggies Glen 29
Moat 32
Manse 37
Manse (Free Church) 42
Manse Glen 46
North Lennans 6
Pulwhinrick Burn 19
Parish School 38
Rotten Craigs 10
Shore Street 26
Slate Heugh Bay 4
Surnock 5
Slouchnamorroch Bay 5
South Lennans 6
Sonsy Neb 7
Strones Bay 7
Slate Hole 27
Slouchgarie 28
Slidderick 28
White Hill 21
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COVE OF CARLIN BED |
Cove of Carlin Bed
Cove of Carlin Bed
Cove of Carlin Bed |
John Chambers
William Todd
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A cave at or near high water mark situate about 5 chains south of Carlin bed from which it takes its name. It extends about 40 feet eastward and about 10 feet high.
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JIB |
Jib
Jib
Jib
Jib |
William McBride
James McKelvie
William McKittrick
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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This name applies to a triangular piece of land held as a small farm or croft by William Corkran, The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan.
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MULDADDIE HILL |
Muldaddie Hill
Muldaddie Hill
Muldaddie Hill
Muldaddie Hill
Muldaddie Hill |
William McBride
James McKelvie
William McKittrick
Proprietors Rent Roll
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A hill situated on the south side of Port Logan Village, the soil of which is partly rough pasture and partly arable, on it is a Triangulation Station called by Triangulation Party "Port Massick" Flag staff. This hill is held by Andrew Gregory of Port Logan, the property of Colonel McDowall of Logan.
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BROCK'S COVE |
Brock's Cove
Brock's Cove
Brock's Cove |
John Chambers
William Todd
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A considerable cove extending in a southerly direction for about 40 feet, the entrance is about 10 feet high. Situate to the south of Slate Heugh Bay & about 10 chains west of a Triangulation Station called 'Muldaddy'.
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KETTLE MOUTH |
Kettle Mouth
Kettle Mouth
Kettle Mouth |
John Chambers
William Todd
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A gullet or crevice between rocks on the sea coast into which the tide flows with considerable force.
SW of Muldaddie Hill. |
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SLATE HEUGH BAY |
Slate Heugh Bay
Slate Heugh Bay
Slate Heugh Bay |
John Chalmbers
William Todd
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A small creek or gullet formed by projecting rocks on each side and is so called from the slatey quality of the rocks, formerly there had been slates quarried & taken away in boats.
SW of Muldaddie Hill. |
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Cove - A cave Scottish Dictionary.
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GREEN SADDLE |
Green Saddle
Green Saddle
Green Saddle |
John Chambers.
William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A high rock almost surrounded by high water, it takes its name from its being shaped like a saddle & green on the top.
1/4 mile south of Muldaddie Hill. |
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SLOUCHNAMORROCH BAY |
Sloch-na-morroch Bay
Sloch-na-morroch Bay
Slouchnamorroch Bay |
John Chambers.
William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A small creek or gully formed by the projecting rocks on each side into which boats may put in for shelter but for no other accommodation.
1/4 mile south of Muldaddie Hill. |
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SURNOCK |
Surnock
Surnock
Surnock |
John Chambers.
William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A large detached rock covered at high water , at it the tide runs with a considerable force.
1/4 mile south of Muldaddie Hill. |
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Slouch - A deep ravine or gully - Dr. Jamieson's Dictionary
na- of the
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COVES OF THE LENNANS |
Coves of the Lennans
Coves of the Lennans
Coves of the Lennans |
John Chambers.
William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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Two caves near high water mark & extending in the rocks for about 20 yards in an easterly direction when they both join and form a considerable area.
5/8 mile NW of Clanyard Bay. |
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NORTH LENNANS |
North Lennans
North Lennans
North Lennans |
John Chambers.
William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A small inferior creek or gullet amongst rock & of very little note.
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SOUTH LENNANS |
South Lennans
South Lennans
South Lennans |
John Chambers.
William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A small creek or gullet not much frequented and seems to be so called from being situate near the south of the Caves of the Lennans.
5/8 mile NW of Clanyard Bay. |
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DUNMUCK |
Dun Muck
Dun Muck
Dunmuck |
John Chambers.
William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A large rock of a considerable height - and detached from the main land situate to the south of Strone's Bay.
3/8 mile NW of Clanyard Bay. |
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SONSY NEB |
Sonsie Nab
Sonsie Nab
Sonsy Ned
Sonsy Neb |
John Chambers.
William Todd.
William McCulloch, High Clanyard
James McKitterick, Garrochtree |
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A point of rocks covered at high water and is used at low water as a fishing seat by fishermen while angling, takes its name from being considered a lucky place in taking fish.
1/2 mile NW of Clanyard Bay. |
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STRONES BAY |
Strones Bay
Strones Bay
Strones Bay |
John Chambers.
William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A flat creek studded with flat stratified rock covered at high water in which the strata is very distinct.
1/2 mile NW of Clanyard Bay. |
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"Sonsy" - Lucky, fortunate
"Neb" - The beak of a bird, any sharp point. Scottish Dictionary
Strone - A hill that terminates a range, the end of a ridge.
Sron - (Gaelic) the nose, a promontory Dr. Jamieson's Dictionary
Dun (Gaelic) A heap, a hill, hillock, mount, etc.
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CALLIEDOWN |
Callie Down
Callie Down
Callie Down
Calliedown
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William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq.
William McCulloch
James McGaw |
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A rock used as a fishing seat by anglers & bounded by high water on one side.
3/8 miles West of Garrochtrie. |
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CALLIEDOWN BAY |
Callie Down Bay
Callie Down Bay
Callie Down Bay
Calliedown Bay
Calliedown Bay |
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William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq.
William McCulloch, High Clanyard
James McGaw, Clanyard Mill |
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A small creek formed by projecting rocks on each side, it affords shelter to fishing boats. On the South side of which is a cave extending for about 6 or 8 yards underground & not know by any name.
3/8 mile West of Garrochtrie. |
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CASH BAG |
Cash Bag
Cash Bag |
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William Todd. |
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A rock projecting into the sea for a considerable distance, it is used as a fishing seat by anglers.
35 chains West of Garrochtrie & NW of Clanyard Bay. |
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BLACK COVE |
Black Cove
Black Cove
Black Cove |
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William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A cave in the face of the rocks near high water mark and extending in for about 20 yards, into which the tide flows with a considerable force. It has a black appearance by the water dashing on it, hence the name.
1/4 mile NW of Clanyard Bay. |
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CARLIN HOUSE |
Carlin House
Carlin House
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William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A high rock on the top of which is the appearance of some artificial work on the soil, tradition says that a house was here at one period & had been occupied by an old woman who sold ale.
25 chains W by S of Garrochtrie. |
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CARLIN HOUSE BAY |
Carlin House Bay
Carlin House Bay
Carlin House Bay |
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William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A small creek of very little note and seldom used by boats of any description, so called from being situate near an object called Carlin House.
25 chains W by S of Garrochtrie. |
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CORKET |
Corket
Corket
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William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A flat rock covered a high water, it is used as a fishing seat by anglers.
25 chains WSW of Garrochtrie. |
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ROTTEN CRAIGS |
Rotten Craigs
Rotten Craigs
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William Todd.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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Flat rocks lying between high and low water mark, they are of a mouldering description hence the name.
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GARROCHTRIE |
Garrochtree
Garrochtree
Garrochtrie
Garrochtrie
Garrochtrie
Garrochtree
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William McKittrick
Proprietors Rent Roll
John Menzies, Garrochtree Croft
James McGaw, Clanyard Mill
Ainslies Map 1782
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A small farm house one story high & outhouses partly in ruins with a farm of about 147 acres of land attached, the greater part of which is arable land. This farm is help by James McKittrick who does not reside in it. But the farm house is occupied by a labourer. The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan, on the farm & near to the sea shore is a Triangulation Station called by Triangulation Party "Garrahetree".
1/4 mile NNE of Clanyard Bay. |
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INCHMULLOCH |
Inchmulloch
Inchmulloch
Inchmulloch
Inchmulloch
Inchmalloch
Inchmalloch
Inchmulloch |
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William McBride
John McKelvie
Proprietors Rent Roll
Royal Engineers Map 1819
Ainslies Map 1782
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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|An indifferent house out of repair & unoccupied with a farm of about 54 acres of land attached, a considerable portion of it is rough pasture, on it is a Triangulation Station called by Triangulation Party "Inchmalloch". This farm is held by James Johnston of Kilstay. The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan.
3/4 mile NNE of Clanyard Bay. |
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INCHMULLOCH HILL |
Inchmulloch Hill
Inchmulloch Hill
Inchmulloch Hill |
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Edward Kerr
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A hill of a mound like shape on the farm of Inchmulloch, the surface of which is heathy pasture, on it is a Triangulation Station called by Triangulation Party "Inchmalloch".
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INCHMULLOCH PLANTATION |
Inchmuloch Plantation
Inchmulloch Plantation
Inchmulloch Plantation |
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James Chambers.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A small stripe of plantation on the N East side of Inchmulloch, the wood of which is mixed. The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan. |
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Innis (Gaelic) An island, an isle or islet.
Mulloch (Gaelic) The top, summit etc., a height, an eminence Etc.
"Innis" does not always apply to an island:sometimes it means a "headland or promontory"; as Craiginish, Deiginish, Treishinish, [.......} etc.
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CLASH HILL |
Clash Hill
Clash Hill
Clash Hill
Clash
Clash
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William McBride
James McKelvie
Royal Engineers Map 1819
Ainslies Map 1782
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A small hill of a circular shape the surface of which is arable land, on it is a Triangulation Station called by Triangulation Party "Left Clash Hill". This hill & Clash farm is now into the farm of Cowan. The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan.
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COWANS |
Cowan
Cowan
Cowan
Cowans
Cowans
Cowans
Cowans |
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William McBride
James McKelvie
Proprietors Rent Roll
Ainslies Map 1782
Royal Engineers Map 1819
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A good farm house, one story high and out houses all in good repair with a farm of about 188 acres of land attached, and also a small farm called Clash containing about 30 acres both of these farms are occupied by William McKittrick. The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan. On this farm and near to the sea shore is Triangulation Station called by Triangulation Party "Muldaddy".
1 1/8 miles N by E of Clanyard Bay. |
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KILSTAY MOOR |
Kilstay Moor
Kilstay Moor
Kilstay Moor
Kilstey Moor
Kilstay Moor
Kilstay Moor
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William McGaw
Peter McGaw
Proprietor's Rent Roll
Ainslies Map 1782
Royal Engineers Map 1819.
George McHaffie, Esq. |
031 |
A neat little farm house one story high and out houses all slated and in good repair with a farm of about 54 acres of good arable land attached, situate near to the N East of the farm house is a large quarry of clay slate chiefly for the use of drains, etc. on Logan Estate. This farm is occupied by James L. Johnston. The property Colonel McDowall of Logan. Near to the NW side of the house is a Triangulation Station called by Triangulation Party 'Gerrahaltree'.
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KIRKBRIDE HILL |
Kirkbride Hill
Kirkbride Hill
Curveen Hill
Kirkbride Hill |
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James L. Johnston
Old Map of Property
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A large hill on the farm of Kirkbride, the surface of which is arable land from the summit of this hill there is a good view of the Bay of Luce. It is called Curveen Hill by the Old Map of property but not known in the neighbourhood by such - but is invariably called Kirkbride Hill.
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BALSHERE |
Balshere
Balshere
Balshere
Balshere
Balshere
Belshier
Balshere |
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Gilbert Jamison
James Jamison
William Todd, Drumore
Proprietors Rent Roll
Royal Engineers Map 1819
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A small house or shed for cattle which is the only remains left of the houses that formerly were when this was a farm by itself at ould time but now is attached to the Grennan farm & held by James Milroy. The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan.
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BERE HILL |
Bere Hill
Bere Hill
Bere Hill
Bearhill
Bere Hill |
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William McGaw
William Todd, Drumore
Proprietors Rent Roll
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A small hill on the farm of Bere Hill the soil of which arable land, probably it might be from the farm of the same name that this hill took its name from.
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McMUN'S CROFT |
McMun's Croft
McMun's Croft
McMun's Croft
McMunn's Croft
McMun's Croft |
William McGaw
James Jamison
Peter McGaw
Proprietors Rent Roll
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A park of land containing 5 acres of arable land. It is held by the farm of Bere Hill & is well known to its neighbours by McMun's Croft probably from a family of that name having once [....].
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BEREHILL |
Bere Hill
Bere Hill
Bere Hill
Bere Hill
Bearhill
Bearhill
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James Jamison
Peter McGaw
William Todd, Drumore
Proprietors Rent Roll
Royal Engineers Map 1819
George McHaffie, Esq. |
031 |
A small indifferent farm house and out houses all thatched & in indifferent repair with a farm of 53 acres of land attached, occupied by William McGaw. The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan. McMun's Croft is attached to this farm & also held by William McGaw.
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MUGLOCH |
Mugloch
Mugloch
Mugloch
Mugloch
Mugloch |
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Peter McGaw
William McGaw
Proprietors Rent Roll
George McHaffie, Esq. |
031 |
A small farm house and out houses all thatched & in middling repair with a farm of 40 acres of land attached. Occupied by Peter McGaw the property of Colonel McDowall of Logan.
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MUGLOCH HILL |
Mugloch Hill
Mugloch Hill
Mugloach Hill |
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William McGaw
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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A hill on the farm of Mugloch the soil of which is arable land. It is situate about 10 chains west of Drumore & Port Logan road & is well known by the name given.
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BURNT HILL |
Burnt Hill
Burnt Hill
Burnt Hill
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James Milroy
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[Situation] 1 mile E [East] by N [North] of Clanyard Bay A middling large hill of a circuitous shape containing 66 acres of land the surface of which is rough pasture thickly covered with furzes near the N. East side of the hill is the ruins of the farm house which was once a farm by itself but is now attached to Low Curghie, the farmer of which holds Burnt Hill as a grazing [....]. It is the property of Colonel McDowall of Logan. |
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MACHERALLY |
Macheroley
Macheroley
Macheroley
Macherally
Macherowlie
Macherally
Macherally |
Old Map of Property
Gilbert Jamison
James Jinkuis
William Todd Drumore
Proprietors Rent Roll
Royal Engineers Map 1819
George McHaffie, Esq. |
031 |
[Situation] 1 mile east of Clanyard Bay. A small farm containing 25 acres of good arable land with an indifferent house & out houses, occupied by a farm labourer. This farm is held by an adjoining farmer. The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan. |
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All (Gaelic) A rock etc.
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PULWHINRICK BURN |
Pulwhinrick Burn
Pulwhinrick Burn
Pulwhinrick Burn |
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Gilbert Jamison
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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[Situation] 1 mile NW [North West] of Drummore.
A small stream and glen running in an easterly direction between the farms of Low Curghie & Kilstay, the sides of which are covered with furzes & gets more precipitous as it approaches the Bay of Luce. |
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KIRK FEY |
Kirkfay
Kirkfay
Kirk Fey |
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James Jamison
George McHaffie Esq. |
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[Situation] 1 mile NW [North West] of Drummore.
A small field situate about 2 chains south of Kilstay farm house, tradition of the country says the church of Kilstay was in this field & probably from the name there may have been both a church & graveyard. The farmer when ploughing this field turned up some human bones hence the name Kirkfay. |
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KILSTAY BRIDGE |
Kilstay Bridge
Kilstay Bridge
Kilstay Bridge |
William Todd
Lightbody
George McHaffie Esquire |
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[Situation] 1 1/8 miles NW [North West] of Drummore.
A small stone & lime bridge with one arch over a small burn called Pulwhinrick, on the road from Drumore to Stranraer situate about one mile from the former - This is a County Bridge. |
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Poll (Gaelic) A hole, a pit, pond or pool etc.
Cunihamm (Gaelic) Narrow
Ruadh (Gaelic) Reddish, red, etc. dried scorched, etc.
Fey - croft or in field, land etc. Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary |
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KILSTAY |
Kilstay
Kilstay
Kilstay
Kilstey
Kilstay
Kilstay
Kilstay
Kilstay |
Edward Kerr
Rev. James Lamb
William Todd, Drumore
Proprietors Rent Roll
Statistics of Wigtownshire Published 1841 page 199
Royal Engineers Map 1819
Ainslies Map 1782
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[Situation] 1 mile NW of Drumore A small neat farm house thatched and out houses some of which are slated with a farm containing 60 acres of good arable land together with a small farm called Core Hill of about 44 acres is attached. Occupied by Edward Kerr. The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan. Near to the south side of the farm house is a small field called Kirkfay. Tradition of the country people says that in this field there had been a church or graveyard probably both, the farmer when plowing turned up several graves with human bones & close the the side of a stream on the edge of the bank there is to be seen a grave with two thin flag stones set on edge & overlaid with a flat stone on top. |
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For Brenda, For your guidance, I have made some amendments to the previous page, Text in the situation should be entered at the beginning of the description and punctuation should only be transcribed if it appears on the original. Dr. and Compass points should be expanded in brackets. Page Titles and Numbers should be transcribed in Continued Entries. Lines should be put ito the Correct order by clicking and dragging on the cross to the left of the place name. Any queries please see FAQ's or post in Forum. Dianne |
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HALY HOLM |
Haly Holm
Haly Holm
Holly Holm
Hally Holm
Haly Holm |
James Jamison
Gilbert Jamison
William Todd Drumore
Proprietors Rent Roll
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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[Situation] 1 1/4 miles NW by N [North West by North] of Drumore A small farm house and out houses all thatched & in middling repair with a farm of 53 acres of good arable land attached Occupied by James Jamison the property of Colonel McDowall of Logan Haly Holm is part of the lands of Kilstay but is well known in the country by the name given. |
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KILSTAY BAY |
Kilstay Bay
Kilstay Bay
Kilstay Bay
Kilstay Bay
Kilstay Bay
Kilstay Bay |
James Jamison
Gilbert Jamison
Edward Kerr
William Todd Drumore
Royal Engineers Map 1819
George McHaffie Esq. |
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[Situation] 1 mile N [North] by W [West] of Drumore A sandy creek or inlet on the shore of the farm of Kilstay it is only used as a landing place or shelter for fishing boats - situate South of Path sands |
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WHITE HILL |
White Hill
White Hill
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White Hill |
Edward Kerr
James Jamison
Gilbert Jamison
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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[Situation] 1 1/2 miles N W [North West] of Drumore A small hill on the lands of Kilstay the soil of which is arable land situate close to the west of Burnt Hill. |
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Haly - Holy
Holm - The level low ground on the bank of a river
A little Island etc. etc.
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ALTADOCH |
Altadoch
Altadoch
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Altadoch |
Edward Kerr
Gilbert Jamison
Rev. [Reverend] James Lamb
George McHaffie, Esq.
John Jamieson |
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[Situation] 1 3/8 miles N by W [North by West] of Drumore A continuation of Balshere Burn from a point 6 chains North of Haly Holm to where it falls into the Bay of Luce, and lies between the farms of Grennan and Haly Holm. |
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CORE HILL |
Cove Hill
Cove Hill
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Cove Hill
Core Hill
Core Hill |
Edward Kerr
James Jamison
Gilbert Jamison
William Todd Drumore
Royal Engineers Map 1819
George McHaffie Esq. |
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[Situation] 1 1/2 miles NW by N [North West by North] of Drumore A small hill now on the lands of Kilstay the surface of which is [arable] land it was formerly held as a farm by itself which contains about 44 acres of land - but is now let with Kilstay farm, on it is a cotter house & ruins. the house & barn is in middling repair, it is the property of Colonel McDowall of Logan. This place probably takes its name from the word Coir a place of justice or right. |
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Allt-dubh (Gaelic) The black stream
Corrie - A hollow between hills or rather in a hill
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BALSHERE BURN |
Balshere Burn
Balshere Burn
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John Jamieson
Edward Kerr
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[Situation] 1 1/2 miles NW [NorthWest] of Drumore A small burn which rises on the farms of Grennan and Kilstay, passes through the farm of Grennan, and takes the name Altadork before it falls into Luce Bay |
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GRENNAN SLATE QUARRIES |
Grennan Slate Quarries
Grennan Slate Quarries
Grennan Slate Quarries
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James Milroy
James Milroy
James L. Johnston
Samuel Thomson
Proprietors Rent Roll
George McHaffie Esq. |
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[Situation] 1 3/4 miles NNW [North North West] of Drumore Small quarries on the farm of Grennan the description of which is clay slate of a blueish colour it is not much used for building but chiefly for agricultural purposes drains etc. on Logan Estate the farms of which estate must be supplied first & after sold to all that may require them - these quarries of Grennan & Kilstay gave employment to 6 men throughout the year. they are let to James L. Johnston Kilstay Moor |
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GRENNAN |
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James Milroy
James Milroy
Thomas A. Chochrine
James Jamison
Proprietors Rent Roll
Ainslies Map
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[Situation] 1 3/4 mile NNW [North North West] of Drumore A neat cottage built farm house one story high and out houses all slated & in good repair with a farm of 2[..] acres of land attached the greater part of which is arable & a considerable portion of it is rough moorland, occupied by James Milroy. The property of Colonel McDowall of Logan - This farm was formerly two distinct farms & known by the name of High & Low Grennan but it is now occupied as one farm & is better known in the country by Grennan. |
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GRENNAN MOOR |
Grennan Moor
Grennan Moor
Grennan Moor
Grennan Moor
Grennan Moor |
James Milroy
James Milroy
Thomas A. Chochrine
Proprietors Rent Roll
George McHaffie Esq. |
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[Situation] 2 miles NNW [North North West] of Drumore A portion of moorlandin the farm of Grennan interspersed with [...] & rough pasture near to the S. W. [South West} of this moor is a Triangulation Station by Triangulation Party "Cairn Grennan" probably from the station being a shepherds pile which are generally called Cairns in the country_ |
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This pile of stones was originally collected by children, it is of no importance, and should not be noticed. Signed J. Mechan [...........] |
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CAIRN GRENNAN |
Cairn Grennan
Cairn Grennan
Cairn Grennan
Cairn Grennan |
Alexander McGaw
William Todd
John Milroy
Royal Engineers Map 1819 |
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[Situation] 1 3/4 miles NW [NorthWest] of Drummore
This name applies applies to a pile of stones built on an eminence on the farm of Grennan. It is used as a Triangulation Station & called "Cairn Grennan" It is probable that an ancient cairn at one time stood here but there are no remains of it at present. |
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DRUMMORE |
Drumore Village
Drumore Village
Drummore Drummore
Drummore
Drummore
Drumore |
William Todd
William Wallace
General Map of Scotland
Royal Engineers Map 1819
George McHaffie, Esq.
Chalmers Caledonia Vol III P.440
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[Situation] On the East side of the Parish
A small sea port village on the Eastern Coast of the Parish of Kirkmaiden having a population of about 300 etc. For further description see Name List for Plan 35A Page 23 |
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BENNAN |
Bennan
Bennan
Bennan |
John Chalmers William Todd
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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[Situation] SW [SouthWest] of Clanyard Bay
A small rock on the south side of Clanyard Bay covered at high water |
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CLANYARD BAY |
Clanyard Bay
Clanyard Bay
Clanyard Bay
Clanyard Bay
Clanyard Bay
Clanyard Bay |
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William Todd
Royal engineers Map 1819
Ainslies Map 1782
Statistical Account pub. 1841 Page 201
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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[Situation] On the Western Coast of the Parish & 2 1/4 miles WNW [WestNorthWest] of Drummore
A considerable creek or bay on the seashore of the farm of Clanyard the beach of which consists of shale & boulders. It accommodates boats of various sizes. |
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SLATE HOLE |
Slate Hole
Slate Hole
Slate Hole |
John Chalmers
William Todd
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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[Situation] 1/4 mile SW [SouthWest] of Clanyard Bay
A hole or crevice in the rocks The rocks at this place is of a slaty description hence the name. |
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Cluain (Gaelic) A pasture, green field, etc.
Ard (Gaelic) high, lofty, etc.
Beannan (Gaelic) (Dim. of been) A little mountain |
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MUDDIOCH ROCK |
Muddioch Rock
Muddioch Rock
Muddioch Rock |
John Chambers
William Todd
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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7/8 mile West of Clanyard |
A large projecting rock washed at high water mark on one side and connected by the land on the other close to the north side is a cave extending in a westerly direction for about 10 or 12 yards not known by any name. |
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SLIDDERICK |
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Slidderick |
John Chambers
William Todd
George McHaffie Esq. |
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7/8 mile S [South] West of Clanyard |
A rock covered at high water and used as a fishing seat by anglers at low water. |
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SLOUCHGARIE |
Slockgarie
Slockgarie
Sloughgarie |
John Chambers
William Todd
George McHaffie, Esq. |
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1/4 mile S W [SouthWest] of Clanyard Bay |
A small creek or inlet in the rock on the West side of Clanyard much of it is inaccessible by the land side and not much used as a landing place for boats. At the head of it is a small cave which runs a few yards under ground but has no name. |
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CLANYARD MILL |
Clanyard Mill
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Jas. James McGaw
Jas. James McCulloch
Jas, James Cochran
Proprietors Rent Rol
Roy Eng [Royal Engineers] Map 1819
Ainslies Map 1782
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SE of Clanyard Bay & 3/8 mile W by N of Clanyard. A small cottage built farm house one storey high slated & in good repair, the out houses of which had been formerly an old mill- there is also a small farm containing about 34 acres of land attached - Occupied by Jas. James McGaw The property of Col [Colonel] McDowall of Logan - This farm is well known by Clanyard Mill- |
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MAGGIE'S GLEN |
Maggie's Glen
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Jas. James McCulloch
Jas. James McCracken
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A small glen & stream extending N & S for about 16 chains the stream of which formerly turned the old mill of Clanyard. This glen derived its name from an old woman who formerly formerly had lived convenient to it. the name of Margaret McKitterick hence the name Maggie. Maggie being the Scotch term for Margt. [ Margaret ] - this glen is on the farm of Clanyard. |
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Maggie - Abbrev. [abbreviation] of the name Margaret
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BREDDOCK HILL |
Breddock Hill
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Wm. William McCulloch
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3/4 mile W by S of Clanyard. A large hill on the farm of Barncorkrie the surface of which is rocky. & heathy pastures, on it on it is Trig Station called by Trig Party Gounies Point. This hill takes its name from a cave or hole in the (.....) called Breddock or thieves hole the property Col [Colonel] McDowall of Logan. |
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CLANYARD |
Clanyard
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Jas James Cochran
Jas James McCulloch
Proprietor's Rent Roll
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Roy Eng Map 1819
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1 3/4 miles W by N of Drummore. A large farmhouse two stories high and outhouses all slated and in indifferent repair with a farm containing 163 acres of good arable land. Occupied by Jas James Cochran The property of Col. [Colonel] McDowall of Logan |
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CLANYARD MOOR |
Clanyard Moor
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Jas.James McCracken
Jas. James McGaw
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5/8 mile W by S of Clanyard. A considerable portion of rough heathy moorland on the farm of Clanyard and Coreholm hill situate near the Western coast of Kirkmaiden the property of Col [Colonel] McDowall. |
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COREHOLM HILL |
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Coreholm Hill
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3/8 mile S by W of Clanyard. A tolerable large hill on the farm of the same name thesurface of which is chiefly arable - Coreholm Hill Farm takes its name from this hill - On it is a Trig station called by Trig Party "Kirkhome" |
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CASTLE CLANYARD |
Castle Clanyard
Castle Clanyard
Castle Clanyard
Castle Clanyard
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Castle Clanyard
Cloneyard
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James McCulloch
William McCulloch
James Cochran
Proprietors Rent Roll
Ainslies Map 1782
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1841
Simson description of Galloway page 208
Geo. George McHaffie Esq. |
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[Situation] 5 chains east of Clanyard.
This name is applied to the ruins of an old Castle A farm containing about 56 acres of land at present held by the farmer of Coreholm Hill derived its name from the Castle - Castle Clanyard in old times was the residence of a family the name of Gordon, a collateral branch of the house of Kenmare which were the proprietors of this district - the part of the walls of the castle which are still standing are of an immence thickness - the houses adjoining the castle had been the farm steading they are now in a state of indifferent repair and are occupied by farm labourers. - The property of Col. [Colonel] McDowall of Logan. |
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Wigtownshire
Plan 31B
Names of Parishes Page
Kirkmaiden 1 |
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