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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWMUIR | How muir How muir How muir Fort Howmuir |
W. Menzies J.G. Hannay Thomas Rennie Johnston's County Map |
038 | A ridge of elevated ground extending in a S.E. [South East] direction from Knowside Hill. It is nearly all arable. Probable height from its base 600 feet. Somewhat Steep to the east & South. Near its S. [South] eastern extremity on a Conspicuous Knoll are the remains of an ancient Circular fort Consisting of a ditch and two parallel breastworks, the outer about 4 and the inner 3 feet high from the natural surface. The Space within is level. |
| RED MOSS | Red Moss Red Moss Red Moss Red Moss |
J. G. Hannay Rev. [Reverend] William Menzies T Rennie Esq. Johnston's County Map |
038 | Is a Strip of deep level moss of a reddish Colour caused no doubt from its Contiguity with iron from which Circumstance it derives its Name. - |
| RED MOSS LOCH | Red Moss Loch Red Moss Loch Red Moss Loch |
J.G. Hannay Rev. [Reverend] William Menzies T. Rennie Esq. |
038 | A Small Lake which, no doubt, derives its name from Red Moss adjacent. It is not very deep. There is a Small Stream falling into it from Red Moss and another Small Stream running from it into the Rancoch Burn. |
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