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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GREEN TOP OF DUCHRAE Green Top Hill
Green Top of Duchrae
Green Top of Duchrae Green Top of Duchrae
Duchraw
Duchrae
Buckraw
Carse, Glass
John Papple
James Barbour
John McCaul Dalry
James Dungavel
Val.[Valuation] Roll (modern)
Val.[Valuation] Roll (Ancient) Ainslies Map 1820
010; 016 [Situation] About 3/4 mile West of Lochinvar.
A considerable hill on the farms of Duchrae & Gordonston (from the former it took the name) the Surface of which is heathy pasture. On its summit is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl Party "Duchrow". The top of this hill appears more verdant than its base hence the name Green Top.
LOCHINVAR BURN Lochinvar Burn
Lochinvar Burn
Lochenvar Burn
William Campbell
John Papel
Ainslies Map 1820
016 [Situation] Flowing out of the [East] side
of Lochinvar & then running in a Southerly direction passing the E. [East] side of Duchrae farm house & running thro' Half Mark Glen & past the E. side of Gordonston Mill.
A Considerable Stream or burn running out of Lochinvar and running in a southerly direction to its Confluence with Garpel Burn. It derives its name from the Loch.

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