OS1/10/30/68
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE NAZE | White Knees | William Stewart Archibald Brown John Laing |
001 | [situation] 23 Chains S.E. [South East] of Glenwharry Craig A small Knowe on the west slope of the Kirkland Hill Naze seems to be the most general mode adopted in neighbouring Parishes. |
| CARLINN BURN | Caerlinn Burn (pronounced) Carlin Burn |
William Stewart Archibald Brown John Laing Revd [Reverend] Donaldson |
001 | [situation] From a few chains S. [South] of Little Pitechiat S. [South] to Stell Sike A small stream rising on the south side of Kirkland Hill and flowing with a very rapid fall in a southerly direction unites with Kilcleuch Burn to form Stell Syke. Probable roots of name, "Caer", a fort & "linne" linn "The fort linn." |
| KILCLEUCH BURN | Kilcleuch Burn | William Stewart Archibald Brown John Laing Revd [Reverend] Donaldson |
001 | [situation] A few Chains to the East of Carlinn Burn - S. [South] to Carlinn A small stream rising on the south side of Kirkland Hill and flowing in a southerly direction unites with Caerlinn Burn to form the Stell Syke. Probable roots of name. "Cill", a Church, & cleuch, The Cleuch by the Church - See plan. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 68Parish of Kirkconnell Sheet 1.16 Trace No 5
[signed] C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Thomas Matheson
[note at White Naze] Naze or Neis = A Promontory - a Projection etc Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson [Jamieson's Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue]
[note at Carlinn Burn] Car - a winding, as of a stream - Linne - a pool - McLeod's Gaelic Dictionary
[note between Carlinn Burn and Kilcleuch Burn - probably applies to Carlinn Burn] The Name originates probably with a small portion of this Stream only where it is overhung by rocks, being descriptive of -----
Transcriber's notes
CLACKLUI BURN was pre-entered on this page, but does not actually appear.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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