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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNTA BURN | Brunta Burn Brunta Burn Brunta Burn |
George McDougall, Blythe John Wilkinson, Heugh William Brotherston, Blythe |
014 ; 020 | This burn which rises a little to the west of Twinlaw Cairns and is the continuation of Boondreigh Burn is called Brunta Burn from Bruntaburn until it reaches Dod Mill, where it is joined by Blythe Water, after which it is called Boondreigh Burn, from thence is is called Boondreigh Water. |
| THE CROMWELLS | The Cromwells The Cromwells The Cromwells |
George McDougall, Blythe. John Wilkinson, Heugh William Brotherston, Blythe |
014.15 | A small valley or romantic looking hollow, a little to the north of Blythe Farm, and close to Brunta Burn. It is covered with rough and rocky pasture, and scattered trees. The reason assigned why it received this name is, that it is supposed Oliver Cromwell pitched his camp here while passing through this part of the country. |
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