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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURN OF CARE | Burn of Care Burn of Care Burn of Care |
Mr. Thomas Bradshaw Mr. John Clark Mr. Hugh Munro |
134.03 | A small but rapid stream which is formed by the united waters of three insignificant streams about one half mile north of Browlands, and flowing south unites with the Burn of Sorrow, at the south base of the Knoll on which stands Castle Campbell, forming Dollar Burn, which flows in a southerly direction through the Village of that name. Its banks are steep, and it has a gravelly bed. Tradition says that a daughter of one of the Kings was confined in Castle Campbell, and that while there she gave the name to this stream, as also names to several objects in the vicinity. |
| MAIDEN TREE | Maiden Tree Maiden Tree Maiden Tree |
Mr. Thomas Bradshaw Mr. John Clark Mr. Hugh Munro |
134.03 | A large plane tree, one of a group situated on the north slope of the Knoll on which stand the ruins of Castle Campbell. It is the largest of the cluster, and is very old. "About 30 yards from the entrance to Castle Campbell, on the north, there stands a group of aged plane trees, one of which measures 13 feet in circumference, at about eight feet from the ground. This tree is remarkable for the singular beauty and symmetry of its form. From the earliest remembrance, it has borne the name of the Maiden Tree. The whole group are very old but still retain the vigour of health." Statistical Acct. [Account] |
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