TDGNHAS Series III, Volume 78

2004
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Contents of this volume

L.R. Griffen, D. Skilling, R.T. Smith and J.G. Young

The Rookeries of Dumfriesshire 2003. Including comparisons with the Surveys of 1908, 1921, 1963, 1975, 1993 and 2004

Ornithology, Zoology, Recent (Social)

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Abstract

The 2003 Dumfriesshire Rookery census has revealed that since 1993, the number of nests has fallen from 25,489 to 17,853, a decline of 30%. Earlier surveys in 1908, 1921 and 1963 had indicated a relatively stable population. Subsequent censuses in 1973, 1

J. Pickin

Bog Bodies from Dumfries and Galloway

Quaternary geology, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Iron Age, Bronze Age, Roman and Romano British, Recent, Recent (Social), Antiquarian

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 31(4.91 MB)

Abstract

A recent review of the evidence for bog bodies in Scotland has added 14 previously unrecogbised examples to the existing gazeteer. Seven of these 'new discoveries' - actually old finds hidden in local newspaper accounts and antiquarian reports - are fro G

I. Banks

The Excavations of Multi-period Remains adjacent to the Banked Enclosure of Warden's Dykes, Gretna: Neolithic, Bronze Age and Early Historic Evidence from the M74

Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Neolithic, Bronze Age, Early Mediaeval, Iron Age, Mesolithic, Quaternary geology

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Abstract

Excavations were carried out by GUARD (Department of Archaeology, Glasgow University) around the site of Warden's Dykes on behalf of Trusthouse Forte and BP Oil UK Ltd in advance of the construction of an access road for the new Gretna motorway service st

D. Alexander, E. Pirie, F. Hunter, P. Simpson and G. Thomas

Early Historic and Mediaeval Activity at Chapelton, Haugh of Urr, Dumfries and Galloway

Numismatics, Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Recent, Roman and Romano British

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 61(4.91 MB)

Abstract

This paper announces the discovery of a potentially important early historic and mediaeval site, with likely ecclesiastical associations at Chapelton, Haugh of Urr. The previously unrecorded remains were exposed during topsoil stripping associated with th

Ronan Toolis

Naked and Unarmoured: A Reassessment of the Role of the Galwegians at the Battle of the Standard

Mediaeval, History

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Abstract

A re-assessment of the role of the Galwegians at the Battle of the Standard. Based upon an analysis of the various contemporary and later texts relating to the event - with comparative data from other sources.

C.E. Lowe

53 George Street, Whithorn: The Late Mediaeval Priory Gatehouse, together with a note on a Series of possible Ritual Marian Marks

Mediaeval, Post-mediaeval archaeology, Recent, Architecture, Parish History, Heraldry

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 93(4.91 MB)

Abstract

A programme of building recording survey was undertaken in connection with alterations to 53 George Street, Whithorn, a Listed Building. The building lies at the junction of Bruce Street and George Street and forms the north side of the pend that leads up

A. E. MacRobert

Mary Queen of Scots' Last Night in Scotland

Mediaeval, History

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 111(4.91 MB)

Abstract

It is frequently stated as fact that Mary Queen of Scots stayed at Dundrennan Abbey on her last night in Scotland. There is no valid evidence that she did so.
Mary escaped from Loch Leven Castle on 2 May 1568 to Niddry Castle and thence to Hamilton, whe

Andrew Breeze

Brittonic Place-names from South-West Scotland Part 5: Minnygap and Minnigaff

Etymology

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Abstract

The names of Minnygap near Moffat and Minnigaff by Newton Stewart have puzzled scholars. Yet they can be taken as Cumbric forms meaning 'bush by a hollow' and 'smith's bush'. They parallel obsolete 'Munmaban' near Peebles and 'Monynut' near Haddington, th

C. Hough

Two 'Bird Hall' names in Kirkpatrick Fleming

Ornithology, Etymology

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 125(4.91 MB)

Abstract

A type of place-name formation in which the word hall is preceeded by a bird-name has long been recognised in northern England but has only recently been identified in Scotland. The Scottish corpus is still so small that any new additions have a significa

J.D. McClure

A Local Treasure-Trove: John Mactaggart's 'Scottish Gallovidian Encyclopedia'

Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), Folklore, History, Parish History, Antiquarian, Etymology

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 131(4.91 MB)

Abstract

The distinquished tradition of Scots linguistic scholarship began long before the twentieth century and the advent of modern dialectology and lexicography. By far the greatest reference work on the Scots tongue to appear before this period, namely John Ja

James Williams

From Auchencairn to the Glenkens and Portpatrick: The Journal of David Gibson, 1814-43 (Innes Macleod) A Review

Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), History, Parish History, Review

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 148(4.91 MB)

Abstract

Extracts and commentary from the Journal of David Gibson a baptist lay missionary who worked all over the south-west of Scotland - centred at Auchencairn. The author has used the volume to provide details of the background to the life and times of Gibson.

James Williams

Kirkcudbright: An Alphabetic Guide to its History (David R. Collin) A Review

Review, History, Parish History, Antiquarian, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), Folklore, Genealogy

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 148(4.91 MB)

Abstract

This volume is literally an alphabetic index of almost every aspect of the life, times and especially the people of Kirkcudbright. Although mainly covering the town of Kirkcudbright it also ranges over the countryside between Ross Island and Tongland.

C. Miles

An Update of Plant Recording in Dumfriesshire [Lecture to the Society, 17th October, 2003]

Botany, Proceedings

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 153(4.91 MB)

Abstract

Summary of a lecture given to the Society on 17th October 2003. An overview of past botanical recording within the county was given with details of recent work

A. Durie

Moffat for Health? A Spa Town in Victorian Times [Lecture to the Society, 7th November, 2003]

Proceedings, Recent, Recent (Social)

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 153(4.91 MB)

Abstract

Summary of a lecture delivered 7th November 2003. A review of the Moffat Spa town over the centuries was provided but the lecture concentrated on the Victorian period - with particular reference to the history of the Hydro Hotel and its subsequent destruc

F. Hunter

Early Celtic Art in South-West Scotland: Its Origin and Purpose [The First Cormack lecture, 5th December, 2003]

Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Iron Age, Roman and Romano British, Proceedings

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 154(4.91 MB)

Abstract

Summary of the First Cormack lecture - delivered to the Society on 5th december 2003. The subject was 'Early Celtic Art in South-West Scotland: Its Origin and Purpose'. Fraser Hunter explained that he hoped that the lecture provided some insights, however

Frances Wilkins

Robert Douglas, 'Collector' of Customs and Master Smuggler [Lecture to the Society, 21st November, 2003]

Proceedings, Recent, Recent (Social), History

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 154(4.91 MB)

Abstract

Summary of a lecture delivered to the Society on 21st November 2003 regarding life and times of Robert Douglas 'Collector' of Customs and Master Smuggler. Douglas married Margaret Corbet, daughter of a Glasgow merchant. He obtained credit on the Isle of m

D. Hextall

Kirkconnel Parish Heritage Society [Lecture to the Society, 16th January, 2004]

Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Post-mediaeval archaeology, Recent, Recent (Social), History, Parish History, Proceedings, Industrial Archaeology

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 155(4.91 MB)

Abstract

Summary of a lecture delivered to the Society on 16th January 2004 by Derek Hextall of the Kirkconnel Parish Heritage Society. The society was set up in 1997. The society has developed several projects to mark the vast heritage of the parish. Cairn School

I. Gow

Recent Developments at Threave [Lecture to the Society, 20th February, 2004]

Proceedings, Recent (Social), Recent, History, Genealogy

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 155(4.91 MB)

Abstract

Summary of a lecture delivered to the Society on 20th February 2004 by Ian Gow, Senior Curator of the National Trust for Scotland. Mr Gow outlined the history of the Gordon family of Liverpool merchants who moved to the area in the 1870s. After renting ac

N. Chisholm

The River Annan District Salmon Fishery Board River Management [Lecture to the Society, 19th March, 2004]

Proceedings, Biology, Zoology

TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 156(4.91 MB)

Abstract

Summary of a lecture delivered to the Society on 19th March 2004 by Nick Chisholm, Environmental Manager to the River Annan District Salmon Fishery Board. The River Annan is unaffected by hydro-electric power schemes, unlike so many Highland rivers, and i