OS1/35/19/45
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITHY HILL | Smithy Hill . Smithy Hill . . Smithy Hill . . Smiddy Hill ' ' Smiddy Hill |
Ainslie's Map of Wigtownshire James Ross Challoch via Stranraer Robert McMicKen Craigencross via Stranraer John Martin Farmer Smithy Hill via Stranraer Alexander Martin Farmer Hillhead via Stranraer |
009 | a neat and Commodious Dwelling house & Out houses in good Repair there is A garden & 130 acres of Arable Land attached. This farm is Part of the once extensive farm of Creichmore . which is now subdivided & let in Smaller farmes Such is now Recognized for distinction Tack as Smithy hill . From a Hill Convenient to this house On the Summit of which formerly Stood A Smith shop or forge There is Still A Smithy on this farm but not on the top of the hill. This farm house is about 40 Chains South of the Road from Stranraer to KirKcolm & about 2 Miles from the former Place. At Present Occupied by John Martin Cheif Proprietor Sir Andrew Agnew Bt [Baronet] |
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[Page] 45-- List of Names collected by Private William Birkby 1st. Examiner -- Parish of Leswalt -- Plan 10C Trace No. 3Object
Smithy Hill - Farm House
[Signed] William BirKby Pt R S & M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
22nd April 1847
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