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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
POLNEUL BURN Polneul Burn
Polneul Burn
Polneul Burn
James McKnight
David Millar
James Hislop
005 [situation] From 26 chains S.S.W. [South South West] of White Hill, N. [North] to River Nith.
A considerable stream having its source to the south east of White Hill, and after flowing as far as Polneul Head in an easterly course, it takes a north easterly direction to its junction with the Reed Syke after which it flows due north into the River Nith.

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Parish of Kirkconnell Sheet 5.11 Trace No 2

[signed] C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Matheson

[note at Polneul Burn] (pronounced) Pinneal
Probable roots of the Name "Poll", stream and "neul", mist, "The misty stream."

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