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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CRAIGENGOWER Craigengower
Craigengower
Craigengower
Craigen Gower
James Macadam
John Blair
Matthew Young
Johnston's County Map
051 This name is given [to] the S. [South] side of Highgate Hill [and] not as in --
Patterson's [History] & Statistical extracts [to] the whole elevation.[--] portion of the hill is [--] with bold Craigs. the [Signification] of the word is Craig of [--] a large block of [goats] used to browse [amomgst] [--] rocks - property [of] Sir D H Blair.
HIGHGATE HILL Highgate Hill
Highgate Hill
Highgate Hill
James Macadam
John Blair
Matthew Young
051 A high rocky hill which rises immediately [above] the manse It is [--] along with the old [steading] attached to the farm [of] Kildoach

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Ph. [Parish] of Straiton

This hill is named Craigen Gower in Johnston's
County Map and said to be 1300 feet high.

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