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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GARROCH BURN Garroch Burn
Garroch Burn
Garroch Burn
Andrew Stobo
James Lorimer
John McKinnel
031 [Situation] In a North-Eastern direction towards the Lake. A Stream having its Source in Barfarg Moor, bears the name from near High Porterstown to its Junction with "The Lake". The name may be derived from the Gaelic Gearnach, an overflow, or Garrach that which has a bad taste or odour, dirty etc.
PORTER'S HOLE Porters Hole
Porters Hole
Porters Hole
Andrew Stobo
James Lorimer
W H Arundell Esq
031 [Situation] A deep reach in River Nith where a Man named Porter was drowned.

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