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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AULD SHIP | Auld Ship Auld Ship Auld Ship |
James Gibson James McWilliam Peter McCulloch |
031 | [Situation] 27 Chains SW by S [South West by South] of Bendoo. A point of precipice or rocks said to resemble a ship when viewed from of the sea, hence the name. |
| YELLOW HORSE | Yellow Horse Yellow Horse Yellow Horse |
James Gibson James McWilliam Peter McCulloch |
035 | [Situation] At the west Side of Barncorkrie moore & about 3/8 mile SW [South West] of Bendoo. A portion of the precipitous shore situate between Auld Ship & Pulhare Burn About 6 months ago, a Steam boat named the Missisippa struck here and immediately became a total wreck. |
| CAIRN OF THE DOLT | Cairnadolt Cairnadolt Cairn of Dolt Cairn of Dolt Cairn of Dolt Cairn of Dolt |
James Gibson James McWilliam Statistl [Statistical] Account of Wigtownshire page 201 Alexander Milligan Peter McCulloch Robert McGaw |
035 | [Situation] 2 3/4 miles west of Drummore A small rocky hillock on Barncorkrie Moor on it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Gownie" Formerly the Water Guards had a flag Staff on it. This hill Commands an extensive view of the Surrounding Country. |
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[Page] 7Parish of Kirkmaiden
Auld Ship - Form 136 Page 66
Yellow Horse - Form 136 Page 66
Cairn of Dolt - Form 136 Page 69
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