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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BRUX HILL | Brux Hill Brux Hill Brux Hill |
Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry. Mr. Stewart, Crofter, Hillfoot, Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
052 | Applies to a portion of hill situated on the summit of Correen Hill and about half a mile north from the source of the Whitestone Burn. |
WHITESTONE BURN | Whitestone Burn Whitestone Burn Whitestone Burn |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor. Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry. Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor |
052 | A rivulet rising out of the Southern side of Correen Hill flowing in an easterly direction for about 1 ½ miles joins the Blacklatch Burn about half a mile south of Correen Quarry. |
LIMER SHANK | Limer Shank Limer Shank Limer Shank |
Robert Grant, Esq: Druminnor Mr. McPherson, Correen Quarry Mr. Milne, Mains of Druminnor. |
052 | Applies to an extensive district of hill pasture, Commencing at the junction of Blacklatch & Whitestone Burns & extending in a westerly direction for about a mile. Under the surface of this low ridge, lime stone is found. hence the name, Limer Shank |
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[Page] 170Parish of Auchindoir & Kearn
BRUX HILL
"Bruach. A bank." (Gaelic)
"Bruick, Bruk. A boil."(Jamieson)
LIMER SHARK
Limmer Limmar. - A scoundrel a woman of loose character." (Jamieson)
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