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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LION | The Lion The Lion The Lion Hollow Kepple The Lion |
Dr. [Doctor] Stoddart Mr James Morris Mr James McKirdy Estate Map (1772) New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
216.14 | A trap dyke of Considerable height and resembling at Certain points of view, a lion crouching, hence the name |
| HEATHERY KEPPEL | Heathery Keppel Heathery Keppel Heathery Keppel |
Dr. [Doctor] Stoddart Mr J. Morris Mr J McKirdy |
216.14 | An enormous rock of Whinstone, Springing from a Steep brae, in a S. [South] Easterly direction to the sea, it has Somewhat the appearance of a Castle wall, The Statistical Acct. [Account] mentions that it reappears again on the Ayrshire Coast and runs through the whole of Galloway Shire. Tradition attributes the formation of this and a Similar one called the Lion, to the "Deil and Fairies", and is often called in consequence, the "Deil and Faries' Dykes" |
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