OS1/10/6/176
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHINSTONE CLEUCHS | Whinstone Cleuchs | James Blackwood, Pothouse William Parker, Blawbare William Crystal, Gilchristland |
032 | [Situation] 3/4 mile S.W. [South West] from Loch Ettrick. Two Parallel and rocky cleuchs on the farm of Pothouse with small but rapid streams flowing through them which take their rise on the South-western slope of White Hill and fall into Pothouse Burn |
| HERD'S KNOWE | Herd's Knowe Herd's Knowe Herd's Knowe |
William ParKer William Crystal James Blackwood |
032 | [Situation] 7 chains N. [North] from Gilchristland A Small Knowe which is planted With fir, previous to the enclosure of the land, the herd used to ascend this Knowe for the purpose of obtaining a view of his charge. |
| DEIL'S ELBUCK | Deil's Elbuck Deil's Elbuck Deil's Elbuck |
William Parker William Crystal James Blackwood |
032 | [Situation]1/2 mile N.E. by E. [North East by East] from Gilchristland A sharp elbow on the road from Closeburn to Loch Ettrick, the place is very dangerous there being a precipice on the south side of the road, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 176Parish of Closeburn -- Plan 32-5 -- Trace 5
[Note Deil's Elbuck] -- Elbock - Elbuck -- Dr [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary
[signed] W. Paterson c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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