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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLMAINS | Halmains Halmains Holomains Holmains |
Gazetteer of Scotland Mr Carruthers of Dormont Crawford's Co [County] Map, On the Tombstones at Little Dalton Church, yard, |
050 | [Situation] 2 1/2 miles N. W. [North West] from Dalton Village A dwelling house, offices And farm property of William Francis Carruthers. Holmains is the correct mode |
| Site of HOLMAINS TOWER | Holmains' Tower (Site of) 1665, | Mr Carruthers of Dormont Mr Rae of Dalton Mr Jowit of Holmains Cottage, |
050 | [Situation] About 6 Chains S. [South] of Holmains house, An ancient edifice, a Tower or fortalice, formerly the Seat of the family of Carruthers. There is no part of the building now, except bits and fragments 1665 is on a Stone on the Mantelpiece in the farm house Now Named Holmains This Stone was taKen from the building From Some Old Charters from King Robert Bruce this is Named (de Holmendis,) The escutcheon of the family Carruthers is also on the Stone above named, |
| BOGLE BUSHES | Bogle Bushes Bogle Bushes Bogle Bushes |
Mr William Jowit, Mr Johnstone Mr Easton, |
050 | [Situation] 32 Chains S.S.W. [South South West] from Holmains house, A patch of underwood and Well the supposed habitation of Bogles, Fairies, etc. etc. etc. The name is well-Known |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 11Parish of Dalton -- Plan 50.15. -- Trace 6
[signed] M Donohue, April 1856.
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Moira L- Moderator, gengirl44
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