OS1/3/20/136
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINN | Linn Linn Linn Linn Linn |
Mr J. McCosh Mr J. Duff Mr H. Rodger Parish Map Voters List |
011 | A few house on the North bank of the Caaf Water, on which there is a Linn or Waterfall, from which this small hamlet derives its name |
| POTYAN BURN | Potyan Burn Potyan Burn Potyan Burn |
J. McCosh Esq D. Patrick Esq Factor & Road Surveyor Waterside Blair Mr. J. Duff |
011 | A small stream, the continuation of Baidland Burn, passing in its course Southwards by the Farms of Fleshwood Little Bradlie and Potyan Cottage, and unites with the River Garnock east of the Cotter place |
| LINN HOUSE | Linn House Linn House Linn House Linn |
J. McCosh Esq Mr J. Duff Capt. [Captain] Creighton Voters List |
011 | A handsome Mansion Surrounded by Small but neat ornamental grounds, the residence of Captain Creighton |
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[Page] 136"Mention is made in the New Stat. [Statistical] Account of a Romish Chapel lately standing on the lands of Linn. I have
made enquiry concerning it And nothing of the Kind existed there for the last 100 years, it was never heard
of before; this information is Collaborated by Several old men who lived in the neighbourhood all their lifetimes. JB
Neither is it Known where the 4 Urns were Said to have
been found, mentioned in the same place in the Stat. [Statistical] account
The Stone Coffins and urn, found at the Green Hill is the only thing
of that descrption ever known to be found in the locality. J. Byrne ca [civilian assistant]
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