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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MERMAID'S STONE Mermaid's Stone James Hunter
John Hunter
Alexander Fergusson
022 A large stone in the middle of the Nith and a little south of Park Cottage. There is a tradition that a mermaid used to sit upon the stone and dress her hair.
PARK COTTAGE Park Cottage James Hunter
John Hunter
Thomas Johnhstone
022 A small cottage consisting of two tenancies with garden &c. attached, situated on the east bank of the Nith.
CARSE KNOWE Carse Knowe
Carse Knowe
William Maxwell
Adam Johnstone
022 Several small hills on the east bank of River Nith.

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