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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOODY GILL | Bloody Gill Bloody Gill Bloody Gill Blady Gill Bloody Gill |
Charles Blacklock George Brown Adam Thompson Mr Stewart factor for Raehills New Statistical Account of Dumfriesshire |
023; 024 | A Rivulet having its source at the northern extremity of the Parish of Johnstone and falls into Broadshaw Water. It seems Bladie Gill would be better orthography for this name. The name applies to a valley or Glen through which a small stream runs. Names - tradition asserts from the circumstances of the patriot Wallace having slain therein - a score of Englishmen with his own hand. |
| DEER EDGE | Deeredge Rig Deeredge Rig Deeredge Rig Deeredge Rig Deer Edge |
Charles Blacklock George Brown Adam Thompson Mr Stewart factor for Raehills See page 29 |
023; 024 | A hill of a ridge like shape a little to the north of Minnygap height. Considered to be the greatest elevation in the Parish |
| ELMTREE KNOWE | Elmtree knowe Elmtree Knowe Elmtree Knowe Elmtree Knowe |
Charles Blacklock George Brown Adam Thompson Mr Stewart factor for Raehills |
024 | A small hill near the north side of the lands of Upper Minnygap, the name has been established many years. |
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Deeredge Rig situation On the Boundary between Johnstone and Kirkmichael.Elmtree Knowe situation 28 chains South West from Elftarn Knowe.
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