OS1/35/87/27
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLEWMAG | Slewmag Slewmag |
John McHarrie James Dryman |
036 | [situation] About 7/8 mile WNW [West North West] of Mull (farm house) A considerable hill on the farm of Cairngaan the soil of which arable land - On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Slewmig." |
| EAST CAIRNGAAN | Esat Cairngaan East Cairngaan East Cairngawn Cairngaan Carngan |
John McHarrie James Dryan James McGaw Rl, Engrs [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 Ainslie's map 1782 |
036 | [situation] 5/8 mile WNW [West North West] of Mull (farm house) A neat farm house and outhouses all in good repair with a farm of land attached. Occupied by John McHarrie The property of Sir John McTaggart of Ardwell. |
| JENNY SMIT'S WELL | Jenny Smit's Well Jenny Smit's Well |
John McHarrie James Dryan |
036 | [situation] 12 chains SW by W [South West by West] of East Cairngaan. A well on the farm of East Cairngaan situate about 3 chains west of the Public road. It is said to have been made by a woman called Jenny or Jennet Smit hence the name. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 27Parish of Kirkmaiden
Form 136
Page - 106- Slewmag
106- East Cairngaan
106- Jenny Smit's Well
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