OS1/35/37/21
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRY'S HILL | Harry's Hill Harry's Hill |
Robert Pringle Abraham McWilliam |
016 | [Situation] About 1/4 mile ENE [East North East] from the village of Lochans A Hill of slight elevation or portion of high ground and part of which is in the farm of Bridge Bank, the road from Stranraer to Stoneykirk passes over it |
| LOCHANS MILL (flour and corn) | Lochans Mill Lochans Mill Lochans Mill Lochans Mill Lochans Mill |
Abraham McWilliam Robert Pringle Alexander Ritchie William Wylie G. Guthrie Esqr. |
016 | [Situation] About 1/4 mile E [East] from the village of Lochans A large corn Mill (Meal & flour) well constructed 2 stories high considered the largest of the kind in Wigtonshire it is worked by 2 large water wheels which work 5 pairs of stones, and supplied by water from the Pultanton Burn. There are two Corn Kilns and a dwelling house attached occupied by Alexander Ritchie here is also a Thrashing Mill worked by water also a Smithy the whole Substantially built & in good repair. The property of the Earl of Stair |
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[Page] 21Parish of Inch
Form 136
Page - 73 - Harry's Hill
75- Lochans Mill (Flour & Corn)
[Note] "Lochan " a little
Pool or Pond - Gaelic Dictionary
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