OS1/10/30/218
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED SIKE | Reed Syke Red Sike |
James McKnight David Millar James Heslop See Page 185 |
005 | [situation] From En. [Eastern] slope of White Hill N.E. [North East] to Polneul Burn. A small stream rising on the east side of White Hill and running in a north-easterly direction falls into Polneul Burn. |
| POLNEUL BURN | Polneul Burn (pronounced) Pinneal | James McKnight David Millar James Heslop |
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 Reed Syke after which it flows due north into the River Nith. Probable roots of the Name "Poll," stream & "neul," mist. "The misty stream." |
| CRAIG O' THE NEUK | Craig o' the Neuk | James McKnight David Millar David Lambie |
005 | [situation] On Polneul Burn, 26 Chains S.E. [South East] of White Hill (summit) A small craig on the west side of Polneul Burn at a bend or angle of the stream from which probably it is so named. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 218Parish of Kirkconnell Sheet 5.15 Trace No 2
[signed] C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Matheson
[CROSSED OUT] Deep Slack [Authorities] James McKnight; David Millar; James Hislop
[Description] A very small stream or syke rising on the east side of and falling into Polneul Burn.
Transcriber's notes
Craig o' the Neuk was not pre-entered on this page. There was a pre-entry on Page 219, where Craig o' the Neuk does NOT appear.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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