OS1/35/87/66

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Wigtownshire OS Name Books, 1845-1849
  4. Wigtownshire, volume 87
  5. OS1/35/87/66
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
THE LOOKOUT The Look-out
The Look-out		 John Brown
Richard Gibson		 036 [situation] About 8 chains SE [South East] of Benwee
A projecting rock upon which the smugglers (who formerly infested this coast) placed [sentinels] to Signalize with there companions when approaching the Shore with contraband goods. -
LAGGANUSK Lagganusk
Lagganusk		 John Brown
Richard Gibson		 036 [situation] 8 chains ESE [East South East] of the Look out
A small inlet of the Irish sea overhanging by steep rugged precipices.
CARRICKCONE Carrick-cone
Carrick-cone		 John Brown
Richard Gibson		 036 [situation] 12 chains SE by S [South East by South] of the Look out
Two small projecting points used as fishing seats by Anglers.

Continued entries/extra info

[page] 66
Parish of Kirkmaiden
Form 136
Page 150- Look out
151- Lagganusk
151- Carrickcone

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Chr1smac -Moderator, Brenda Pollock

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Kirkmaiden Parish, Wigtownshire County

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Wigtownshire, Sheet 36 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Wigtownshire, Sheet 36