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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISHOPTON YAIR | Bishopton Yair | John Wishart Fish House Kirkcudbright Daniel Montague Kirkcudbright |
050 | This name applies to a place of peculiar Construction for Catching fish. It Consists of a Row of Stakes having two obtuse Angles of about 120° [degrees] each near the Centre from each Angle to the end of the row of Stakes is interwoven with Rods like Wicker Work which Serves to conduct the Fish to the Eye or portion between the Angles where a gap is left about 12 feet into which a net Somewhat like a bag net is fitted. Above and extending across the gap is a platform on which Sits a fisherman, who holds a number of check Strings in his hand by which he is warned of a fish striking the net, when by means of a long pole he hauls up the bottom portion of the net and takes from it whatever he may have Caught |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] William Rogers R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners
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Bishopton Yair Fishery
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