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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE KNOWE | White Knowe White Knowe |
Alexander McCartney, Righead Alexander Arthur, Benston |
041.08 | A slight eminence on the northern part of Righead farm, on which there is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station. |
| STANDARD KNOWE | Standard Knowe Standard Knowe Standard Knowe Benston Cairn |
Alexander McCartney Alexander Arthur Mr Kay, Dumfries House Estate Map |
041.08 | A Small Knowe on whi [which] is a Sandstone Quarry There is no Cairn on this Knowe The Estate Map has it - The word Cairn is commonly applied to shepherds beacons on many of the Estate Maps in this Parish and not as mig [might] be supposed "Tumulii" The cause of its being called Standard Knowe is not known |
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