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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLYNBUSH | Hollenbush Hollenbush Hollenbush Hollandbush Hollynbush |
John Miller Broomfield John Irving Westhill William Irving Hollenbush Mr. James Barclay Sir John Maxwell Bart. [Baronet] |
063 | [Situation] About 3/4 mile East of Broomhills. A few thatched Cottages one Story in height, in middling repair, with gardens attached, the property of the Earl of Mansfield. Holynbush is the correct mode Holyn is holly in Anglo Saxonit is Holegn, Holen, and signifes holm, or Alder-tree, it is also written Hallin & Holin |
| LEEHOUSES | Leehouses Leehouses Leehouses |
Mr. Irving Mr. Barclay Mr. Miller |
063 | [Situation] 33 Chains N.E.E. [North East East] of Broomhills. Formerly a village of greater Magnitude, now reduced to a few dwellings, occupied by boring operatives. Being an old established name, it may be necessary. MD |
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[Page] 82Parish of Gretna Plan 63.11 Trace 6
Holyn - the holly Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Sc. [Scottish] Dictionary
[Signed] Philip Munro
Lce. Corp. R.E. [Lance Corporal Royal Engineers]
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