OS1/20/151/104

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Kirkcudbrightshire OS Name Books, 1848-1851
  4. Kirkcudbrightshire, Volume 151
  5. OS1/20/151/104
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SHIPBUILDING YARD [Kirkcudbright] Shipbuilding Yard
Shipbuilding Yard		 Burgh Abstract
John Broom		 050 [Situation] Near the Northern end of Castle St. and on the N. W. [North West] side of the town.
A Small enclosed yard Situate close to the harbour, it is used as a place where Small Boats or vessels are built & repaired hence the name. In it is a wooden shade (shed) used as a Carpentry Sop, and furnace for boiling tar etc. It is rented by James Williamson of Meikle Sypland & is the property of the Burgh.

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Parish of Kirkcudbright

Form 136
Page 240- Shipbuilding Yard

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Borgue Parish, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire County, Rerrick Parish, Twynholm Parish

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 50 Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Kirkcudbrightshire, Sheet 50