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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BLUE CAIRN 023
DUPPLE BURN 023
Site of BATTLE between Wallace and Greystock where the latter fell [Blue Cairn] 023

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Blue Cairn George Henry Branrig 2 1/2 chains from A heap of stones raised near
Blue Cairn James Scott Branrig Northern point of the boundary of this parish.
Blue Cairn Blue Cairn William Coupland Holehouse parish. It is said, that Wallace who
Site of battle between Wallace was encamped on Queens-
and Greystock - where the latter fell. berry having seen the app-
roach of a party of English,
and hastening to attack
them, had met them on this
spot, a bloody battle ensued
in which the English were
beaten Wallace pursuing
them as far as Lochmaben
Castle.
See page 2.


Dupple Burn George Henry From Kirkpatrick A stream rising in the Parish of Kirkpatrick-
Dupple Burn William Coupland Juxta ParishS.W. to Juxta and falling into the Water of Ae.
Dupple Burn Dupple Burn John Henry Lochanhead the Water of Ae.

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