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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRECKENSIDE TONGUE | Breckonside Tongue Breckonside Tongue Breckonside Tongue Breckenside |
William Harper James Lindsay Davd Walker William Maxwell Esqr., Chamberlain to the Duke of Buccleuch. |
014 | [Situation] In Wn. [Western] Parish district 4 1/3 miles S.W.W. [South West West] from Durisdeer village. A ridge of slightly elevated ground between Breckonside Burn and its largest tributary |
| BIRNY RIGG | Birny Rigg | William Harper James Lindsay David Walker |
014; 021 | [Situation] On Western Parish Boundary 4 1/2 miles S.W. by W. [South West by West] from Durisdeer village A ridge of slightly elevated ground a little to the west of Breckonside, and lying parallel to Breckonside Burn. So called from the stunted or dried up pasturage thereon. |
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[Page] 147Parish of Durisdeer -- Plan 13-16 Trace 4
Birny Rigg [note] Birny - Stunted or scorched herbage. Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson
[Signed] W. Paterson C/a [Civilian assistant]
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