Kirkchrist field names with derivations

The field names for Kirkchrist were collected and posted on the main database by the Borgue team of researchers. https://www.borgue.org/placenames/?view=kbt

As Kirkchrist and Bishopton  are next to each other, and together probably formed the small medieval parish of Kirkchrist, Alan James suggests they should be read in conjunction with each other. Kirkchrist field names are therefore available here   Kirkchrist field names with derivations

 

Bishopton field names can be found https://www.kirkcudbrighthistorysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bishopton-field-names-with-revisited-derivations-may-22.pdf

 

Bishopton and Kirkeoch field names with revisited derivations/May

Alan James has now added more information into the derivations of the field names supplied by James Dunlop, with St Evoch and possible connections to Kirkeoch being discussed.

These can be found Bishopton field names with revisited derivations may 22

His preface to this article is

Here is Bishopton, closely partnered with Kirkchrist and probably best read alongside that farm. Although the field-names here, like most of the farms around Kirkcudbright Bay, are mainly Scottish Standard English and seemingly transparent, there are several buildings and natural features, some with fields named from them, that raise interesting issues, and even some of the English ones prove less straightforward than expected”.

The main database of local field names can be found here https://www.borgue.org/placenames/?view=kbt

 

Dromore and Townhead Farm field names

These two farms have been added to our knowledge of local field names. Both are in the Townhead area.

As they share a Parish history plus Alan James having cross referenced several points, it was felt that the information should be kept together. Therefore, both farms’ field derivations are posted in this one piece. Alan has investigated a large number of fields and we are very grateful. Dromore and Townhead Farms field names combined

The information can also be viewed on the database website. http://www.borgue.org/placenames/?view=kbt

 

 

Langbarns, Clachan and Argrennan Mains field names

Robert Armstrong, Langbarns, has sent in the field names for these three farms. This completes the field names for Tongland and gives a few hints about the landscape around the Abbey in its heyday, and one or two others that are interesting and likely to be survivors from before the 18th – 19th century enclosures.

Langbarns field with derivations  High Clachan and Argrennan Mains field

The information can also be viewed on the database website. http://www.borgue.org/placenames/?view=kbt

 

High Boreland Farm, Kirkcudbright. Field names and derivations.

We have received the field names for High Boreland, Kirkcudbright from Ian Smith. Situated just outside town it is the nearest farm to the town that we have been sent so far so thank you Ian.

Alan James has researched the derivation of the names. To access the information High Boreland Farm Field names with derivations

The information can also be viewed on the database website. http://www.borgue.org/placenames/?view=kbt