OS1/3/49/158
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHCHANG HILL | Highchang Hill Highchang Hill Highchang Hill High Chang Hill |
Andrew Lammie, Dalleagles Iron Co [Company] Map Estate Map County Map |
047 | A ridge of elevated Moorland extending eastwards from Enoch Hill |
| CRAIG OF BAHOUN | Craig of Bahoun Craig of Bahoun Craig of Bahoun Craig of Bahoun Craig-de Bohun Craig-de Bohun |
Iron Co [Company] Map Johnston's Co [County] Map James Blackwood Carcow Andrew Miller, Laight William Johnstone, Schoolmaster, Cumnock Revd [Reverend] Robert Murray, Minister, Cumnock |
047 | A rocky precipice bounding on one Side a deep Glen, Situated at the Source of Connel Burn Messrs Murray & Johnstone State that this name is derived from "Bohun", the name of a proprietor of the ground who lived in the days of Robert Bruce. They also state that Bruce was pursued by de Bohun's Bloodhounds into this glen and that he drew blood from his arm which he scattered on the ground in order to escape the pursuit. It appears that if the Bloodhound sees blood or sents it, when found out on the ground, he will not proceed any farther, and perhaps considers that his mission has been performed - |
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[page] 158[initialled] J.C.G. [under both entries]
Transcriber's notes
Highchang Hill: I changed Situation from 48 to 47, as it had been written incorrectly.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
VickiColeman
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