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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCH BURN | March Burn March Burn March Burn |
Johnstons Co [County] Map The Estate Map Mr John McMin Upper Wellwood |
030 | A small stream having its source from surface drains on the farm of Upper Wellwood and flowing in a Northerly direction to the "Water of Ayr" It derives the name from having formerly been the March of the farms of Upper and Nether Wellwood - |
| SHEAL BURN | Sheal Burn Sheal Burn Sheal Burn |
Mr John McMin Farmer Upper Wellwood Mr M. Brown Farmer Entry head Mr John Hamilton Nether Wellwood |
030 | A small stream having its source in the same Moor as "March Burn" and following nearly paralell to it until its junction with that stream at the North end of "Powharnal Row", It derives the name from a Shealing or Shepherds Cot having stood on the banks of it at one period - It is also sometimes called "Middle Burn" from being situated between "March Burn" and Aikler Burn - |
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[Note]
Sheal, Schile, Sheil
Shield, Shielling
Sheelin
A hut, or residence for those who have the
care of sheep; also a hut for fishermen.
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