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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH MAINS | High Mains High Mains High Mains |
Dr [Doctor] A McMillan Alexander Stewart George McHaffie Esqr |
034 | [Situation] About 1/4 mile SE [South East] of the town of Whithorn. A farm house & Offices in pretty good repair with about 60 acres of land attached on the estate of the Earl of Galloway. |
| BROOM PARK | Broom park Broom Park Broom Park Broompark Broompark |
John Jorie Douglas Hawthorn Ainslies Map 1782 Royl. Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 George McHaffie Esqr. |
034 | [Situation] About 3/8 mile West of the town of Whithorn. A small farm house & Offices in good repair on the estate of the Earl of Galloway. |
| Site of CASTLE | Site of Castle Site of Castle |
Douglas Hawthorn Innkeeper Mr. Hannay |
034 | [Situation] On the North Side of Castle Hill. This appears to be the Site of an old Castle of which no vestige at present remains. Mr Hannay & Mr Hathorn of Whithorn pointed out the Site; the latter says he has ploughed up Stones & Lime mixed with the soil at this place, which Shows it to be the Site of Some building. The above named persons also says that it is a tradition in the neighbourhood that this place was the residence of the Bishops of Whithorn. |
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Page 118 -- High Mains
116 -- Broompark
Site of Castle
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