3018-30
A Ramble Along the Upper Solway: Cruggleton to Monreith Bay
TDGNHAS Series III, 18 (1931-33), 263(WARNING very large file size: 68.6 MB)
3018-30A Ramble Along the Upper Solway: Cruggleton to Monreith Bay TDGNHAS Series III, 18 (1931-33), 263(WARNING very large file size: 68.6 MB) |
3082-6Another Look at Bagimond TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 59(2.63 MB)
Abstract
In preparation for the last crusade, the Pope ordered that all church-men should pay a tithe towards its cost. This tithe was to be calculated, not on the ancient valuation of their holdings, but on their current value. In about 1275 Master Baiamundus de |
3082-4Brittonic Place-names from South-West Scotland Part 8: Sark TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 49(2.63 MB)
Abstract
The name of the river Sark has been obscure, but evidence from Welsh and Breton suggests it is a Cumbric form meaning 'lover'. |
3081-5Brittonic Place-names from South-West Scotland Part 7: Pennygant Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 61(2.95 MB)
Abstract
Pennygant is a fell in Roxburghshire/Borders, by the border of Dumfries and Galloway. Its name has been of obscure meaning, but seems to mean ‘hill of the English, summit of the foreigners’ in Cumbric. It would apparently date from the occupation of the D |
3080-6Historia Brittonum and Arthur's Battle of Tribruit Early Mediaeval, History, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 53(3.8 MB)
Abstract
An Etymological and philological discussion of Historia Brittonum and Arthur's Battle of Tribuit. |
3079-15Brittonic Place-names from South-West Scotland Part 6: Cummertrees, Beltrees, Trevercarcou TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 91(4.05 MB)
Abstract
Cummertrees near Annan and Beltrees near Paisley have names of debated origin. Yet both seem linked to swift streams called Tres, with namesakes in Cornwall, Hampshire, and elsewhere in Scotland. The obscure name of Trevercarcou (Earlstoun, near New Gallo |
3078-11A 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 |
3078-10Two 'Bird Hall' names in Kirkpatrick Fleming 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 |
3078-9Brittonic Place-names from South-West Scotland Part 5: Minnygap and Minnigaff TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 121(4.91 MB)
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 |
3077-7Brittonic Place-names from south-west Scotland, Part 4: Glentenmont, Rattra, Tarras and Tinny Hill Etymology, Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 77 (2003), 161(1.68 MB)
Abstract
Glentenmont, Rattra, Tarras and Tinny Hill are all in Dumfries and galloway, with Cumbric names that respectively seem to mean 'fire-river mountain', 'great homestead', 'strong river' and 'hill of (a man called) Tanet'. They are this evidence for the anci |
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3076-11Chartulary of the Burgh of Lochmaben Recent, Recent (Social), History, Parish History, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 159(1.97 MB)
Abstract
Describes a volume within the Tolbooth at Lochmaben, covering the period 1826 to 1880, which contains records of the charters granted to those who had purchased portions of the Commonty of Lochmaben after the Sequestration of the Burgh in 1824. It provide |
3076-8Holywood, an Early Mediaeval Monastery: Problems and possibilities Mediaeval, Early Mediaeval, Parish History, History, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 113(1.97 MB)
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Discusses the placename and archaeological evidence for precursors of the mediaeval premonstratenian foundation - particularly in the early mediaeval period. |
3076-7Brittonic Place-names from South-West Scotland, Pt. 3: Vindogara, Elvan Water; Monedamdereg; Troquhain and Tarelgin Etymology, Geography, Roman and Romano British TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 107(1.97 MB)
Abstract
This paper, in a series of toponyms in south-west Scotland, discusses Ptolemy's Vindogara, Elvan Water near Wanlockhead, Tarelgin near Ayr and Troquhain near New Galloway, which have Brittonic names explicable as 'white ridge', 'salt stream', 'willow home |
3076-6Settlement, Territory and landscape: the later prehistoric landscape in the light of the Survey of Eastern Dumfriesshire Quaternary geology, Geography, Prehistory (General), Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and Romano British, Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 91(1.97 MB)
Abstract
This paper reviews the archaeological evidence for the organisation of the later prehistoric landscape that has emerged from work in the Border Counties over the last twenty years. It challenges any assumption that prehistoric farms and territories were d |
3075-12Drengs and Thegns Again. A Review Review, Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Etymology, Anthropology TDGNHAS Series III, 75 (2001), 185(1.92 MB)
Abstract
A review of Drengs and Thegns with particular reference to articles by M.Syrett (Drengs and Thegns Again, Saga Book of the Viking Society, 2000), W.F.Cormack (Drengs and Drings, these Transactions, III/74, 61-67) and J.G.Scott (The Partition of a Kingdom: |
3075-6Brittonic Place-names from South-West Scotland, Pt 2: Ptolemy's Abravannus, Locatrebe, Cumnock, Irvine and Water of Milk Geography, Etymology, Roman and Romano British, Early Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 75 (2001), 151(1.92 MB)
Abstract
The Celtic place-names of south-west Scotland are a subject repaying investigation. This paper discusses five such names: Ptolemy's Abravannus, meaning 'very feeble one' and referring to Pilanton Burn, near Stranraer. A possible link between the Ravena Co |
3074-13A Tale of two Houses in Virginia and Kirkcudbright Etymology, Genealogy, Recent, Recent (Social), History, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 74 (2000), 120(1.19 MB) |
3074-4Four Brittonic Place-names from South-west Scotland. Tradunnock, Trailflat, Troqueer and Troax Etymology, Mediaeval, Early Mediaeval, History TDGNHAS Series III, 74 (2000), 55(1.19 MB) |
3073-17Galloway Dialect, a study (1985) and A Dialect Study of Comparative areas in Galloway with particular reference to the Irish Connection (1977) (W.A.D. Riach) A Review Review, Etymology, Recent, Recent (Social), History TDGNHAS Series III, 73 (1998), 235(2.06 MB) |
3073-15A Mid-Nithsdale Glossary - Dumfriesshire dialect seventy years ago (W.A. Scott, ed. I.G. Anderson) A Review Review, Etymology, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), History TDGNHAS Series III, 73 (1998), 235(2.06 MB) |
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3072-2Some Notes on the name 'Ninian' Early Mediaeval, Etymology, History TDGNHAS Series III, 72 (1997), 5(1009.36 KB) |
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3070-2Barhobble, Mochrum - Excavation of a Forgotten Church Site in Galloway Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Recent, Post-mediaeval archaeology, Etymology, Numismatics, Geology, Igneous geology, Roman and Romano British, History TDGNHAS Series III, 70 (1995), 5(1.21 MB) |
3058-7Kirk- Compound Place-names in Galloway and Carrick TDGNHAS Series III, 58 (1983), 56(WARNING very large file size: 39.13 MB) |
3055-14Place-names on the First Ordnance Survey Map of Dumfriesshire Recent, Recent (Social), Cartography, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 55 (1980), 181(WARNING very large file size: 42.93 MB) |
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3032-4Welsh and Gaelic in Galloway Etymology, Mediaeval, Early Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 32 (1953-54), 77(WARNING very large file size: 26.11 MB) |
3031-7Maponus, the Epigraphic Evidence Roman and Romano British, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 31 (1952-53), 39(WARNING very large file size: 58.72 MB) |
3028-18The Goodman's Croft: And its Relation to Aploch TDGNHAS Series III, 28 (1949-50), 179(WARNING very large file size: 31.57 MB) |
3025-14Still Another Croftangry TDGNHAS Series III, 25 (1946-47), 104(WARNING very large file size: 36.46 MB) |
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3023-47The Nunneries of Galloway TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 190(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) |
3023-46British Birds Named after Persons TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 175(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) |
3023-39The Place-Name 'Croftangry' TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 143(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) |
3023-23The Meaning of the Names of some British Birds and Their First Use in British Ornithology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 84(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) |
3023-21The Dumfriesshire Origin of Hector Boece Genealogy, Mediaeval, Etymology TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 75(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) |
3023-17The Derivation of Dumfries Etymology, Roman and Romano British, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 60(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB) |
3023-3A Reconsideration of Galloway Place-names [Summary only] TDGNHAS Series III, 23 (1940-44), 10(WARNING very large file size: 40.26 MB)
Abstract
This vigorous, if contentious address, provoked considerable discussion. The arresting theory is to be embodied in book form. |
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3020-7Place Names in Dumfriesshire and Other Notes TDGNHAS Series III, 20 (1935-36), 36(WARNING very large file size: 60.71 MB) |
3019-34The Animal Call Words of Dumfriesshire and the Secrets they Reveal Etymology, Archaeology (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 19 (1933-35), 319(WARNING very large file size: 50.85 MB) |
3019-30The Scots Have a Word for It Etymology, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art) TDGNHAS Series III, 19 (1933-35), 276(WARNING very large file size: 50.85 MB) |
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3019-20The Kirk and Parish of St. Mungo Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Etymology, Recent, Recent (Social), Architecture, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 19 (1933-35), 168(WARNING very large file size: 50.85 MB) |
3019-18Field Meeting. Repentance Tower, Hoddom Churchyard and Castlemilk Mediaeval, Architecture, Early Mediaeval, Etymology, Recent, Recent (Social), Genealogy, Field Meeting TDGNHAS Series III, 19 (1933-35), 161(WARNING very large file size: 50.85 MB) |
3018-43Hutton Mote Mediaeval, Etymology, Genealogy TDGNHAS Series III, 18 (1931-33), 378(WARNING very large file size: 68.6 MB) |
3018-32Some Sidelights on Gretna Green Recent, Recent (Social), Etymology, Genealogy, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 18 (1931-33), 271(WARNING very large file size: 68.6 MB) |
3018-29A Ramble Along the Upper Solway Geology, Quaternary geology, Prehistory (General), Etymology, Ornithology, Zoology, Recent, Recent (Social), Industrial Archaeology, Heraldry TDGNHAS Series III, 18 (1931-33), 257(WARNING very large file size: 68.6 MB) |