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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LADY BAY | Lady Bay Lady Bay Lady Bay |
Peter McClelland John McCandlish George McHaffie Esqr |
034 | [Situation] About 1/4 Mile South of Portyerrock Bay and about 2 1/4 miles ESE [East South East] of Whithorn. A small indent in the Bay of Garliestown. It is usually resorted to by persons (chiefly of the female Sex) as a place for bathing , hence its name. |
| OLD HUGH | Old Hugh Old Hugh Old Hew |
P McClelland John McCandlish George McHaffie Esqr. |
034 | [Situation] At the South Side of Lady Bay. A small flat rock on the S. ][South] side of Lady Bay & farm of Portyerrock. It is situated close by the low water mark and is commonly resorted to by fishermen as a seat for fishing off. |
| MURLIN STRAND | Muirland Strand Muirland Strand Murlin Strand Murlin Strand Murlin Strand Murlin Strand |
Peter McClelland John McCandlish George McHaffie Esqr. John Broadfoot Esqr. Provost Alexander McMillan Mr Gourlay |
034 | [Situation] About 2 3/8 Miles ESE. [East South East] of the town of Whithorn. A small Cot house in an indifferent state of repair on the farm of Cairnhead |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 55 -- Parish of WhithornForm 136
Page 153 -- Lady Bay
155 -- Old Hugh
156 -- Muirland Strand
Note "Old Hugh - This was named from being the favourite
Seat for fishing of an old man
named 'Hugh'.
(Signed) W. Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] R. S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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