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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCKEWART HILLS | Knockewart Hills Knockewart Hills Knockewart Hills |
John Crawford Alexander Ritchie James Kerr |
011 | This name applies to the moorland in the estates of Knockewart including the North and South hills. The property of Hugh Lang E[sq] |
| NORTH HILL | North Hill North Hill North Hill |
Estate Map John Crawford Alexander Ritchie |
011 | A prominent feature in Knockewart Hills. on the top is a Trig. [Trigonometrical] Station. The property of Hugh Lang E[sq] |
| CAIRN [North Hill] | Cairn Cairn Cairn Cairn |
Estate Map Alexander Ritchie Hugh Motion John Crawford |
011 | A small mound of which nothing satisfactory can be gleane[d] on North Hill in which the Trig. [Trigonometrical] Station is fixed. It is well known as such by the Inhabitants of the place. This cairn is of an artificial structure and is a well known object. It is circular, composed of small stones and is about 45 links in diameter. (Signed) R. Hennigan C. Assist. [Civilian Assistant.] |
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[Page] 8Sheet 011.5 Trace 6 Ph. [Parish] of Ardrossan -- Co. [County] Ayr
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Nellie- Moderator, Dorothy Luckhurst, DANIALSAN
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