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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOW KNOWE | Gallow-Knowe Gallow-Knowe Gallow-Knowe Gallow-Knowe |
- John McEwen Matthew Young James Macadam |
045 | A Small conical arable Knoll in the farm of Balsaggart - property of Sir James Ferguson - This name is of frequent [occurrence] throughout Scotland - Gallow-hills & Knowes were [generally] the scene of executions by the gallows. The word gallow also signifies to terrify. There is no tradition in the neighbourhood about the Knoll. |
| CRAIGOCH | Craigoch Craigoch Craigoch Craigoch Craigoch |
- John McEwen Ph. [Parish] Register Matthew Young |
045 | A name still applied to a [Knoll] on the Summit of which the foundation Course of a Small farmsteading named Craigoch is still observable. property of Sir James Ferguson - |
| BARNDONNA | Bardonna Bardonna Bardonna Bardonna |
- John McEwen Ph. [Parish] Register Matthew Young |
045 | A Cothouse in ruins property of Sir James Ferguson |
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