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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
KNOCKDUN PLANTATION Knockdun Planting
Knockdun Planting
Knockdun Planting
James Mair
John Biggam
George McHaffie Esqr.
029 [Situation] 1 1/4 miles N W [North West] of the village of Kirk of Mochrum.
A plantation on the farms of Auchingailly & Bar, the wood of which consists chiefly of Ash & Fir. The property of Sir William Maxwell. Situated on a high moor hill & south of Auchingailly Plantation.
DOGTAIL Dogtail
Dogtail
Dogtail
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Dogtail
James Hannay
John Simpson
Ainslie's Map of 1782
George McHaffie Esqr.
029 [Situation] 1 mile NW by N [North West by North] of the village of Kirk of Mochrum.
This name applies to the ruin of an old house (and small farm) formerly occupied by a man the name of McGuffie, but is now united with the farm of Cornholloch, the property of Sir William Maxwell.

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[Page] 4 -- Parish of Mochrum

Form 136
Page 40-- Knockdun Plantation -- Cnoc Dun - The hill of the fort or fortress.
41 - Dogtail

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