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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LINBURN HILL Linburn Hill


Linburn Hill
Lintburn
Lin, Lyn, Lynn
Lin or Linn
Lin or Linn - a cascade etc
Robert Hunter, Benthead
John Harper, Townfoot
[--] Kerr, Dallard
New Map of Closeburn Estate
Particulars of Sale of Closeburn Estate
Dr [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary
Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland
Brockett's Glossary of North Country words
023 [Situation] 3/4 mile from Townfoot Loch,
A small low hill immediately to the south of Crichope Burn, within the farm of Linnburn which is now included in that of Townfoot
Mr [Adams] - Factor for Closeburn Estate - states that Linburn Hill is the usual mode of spelling. -
BUTTAVIEW PLANTATION Buttaview Plantation Robert Hunter
John Harper
-- Kerr
023; 032 [Situation] On the W, [West] slope of Linburn Hill
A small fir plantation on the western slope of Linnburn Hill. It can only be viewed from one side.
BLACK LINN Black Linn
Black Linn
Black Linn
Robert Hunter
John Harper
William Kerr
023 [Situation] On Linn Burn
A portion of Linn Burn overhung by precipitous and rocky banks.
CELTIC or DEIL'S DIKE Celtic or Deil's Dike See page 52.

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