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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCH SIKE | March Syke March Syke |
Charles Reeves Shepherd, Davington. Robert Thompson Esqr. Nether Cassock. |
018 | [Situation] Flows About 3/4 of a mile S.W. [South West] of Nether Cassock A small burn so called from its forming a portion of the march or boundary between the farms of Nether Cassock & Davington. It rises near the eastern boundary of Thickside Hass, & flows Easterly into Davington Burn near "Crooked Scar". |
| MID SIKE | Mid Syke Mid Syke |
John Little Shepherd, Pockleave. Robert Thompson Esqr. Nether Cassock. |
018; 026 | [Situation] Flows About 3/4 of A Mile West of Nether Cassock A small burn which rises at the base of Mine Hill and flows Easterly into Davington Burn, in a direction nearly parallel to March Syke. Its name is significant of its position being situated nearly Midway between March Syke & Peat Syke. |
| PEAT SIKE | Peat Syke Peat Syke |
John Little Shepherd. Pockleave. Robert Thompson Esqr. |
017; 018 | [Situation] About 1 1/4 miles N.W. [North West] of Nether Cassock A small burn which rises near the Western base of Nether Craig, & flows Easterly into Davington Burn. It derives its name from passing through a peat bog or moss. |
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