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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRKIE KNOWE | Birky Knowe Birky Knowe Birkie - Abounding with the birch tree |
Robert McMorran Dr Johnson's Scottish Dictionary |
016 | A small Knowe which was at one time covered with Birch trees, it is on the L [Left] side of Rivox Burn |
| HOLMSHAW | Holmshaw Holmshaw Holmshaw |
Estate Map Robert McMorran Holmshaw William Scott Blairnock |
016 | A farm house with out-offices attached, all slated and in good repair. |
| RIVOX BURN | Rivox Burn Rivox Burn Rivox Burn |
Estate Map Robert McMorran Holmshaw William Scott Blairnock |
016 | A small burn rising on the farm of Rivox in the Psh [Parish] of Moffat, it falls into Garpel Water. |
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[page] 47Parish of Kirkpatrick Juxta
Plan 16.9 Trace 3
[Text in Situation column]
[Holmshaw] - In Nth [North] of Parish district
[Rivox Burn] - From N.W. Psh [North West of Parish] Boundary S.E. [South East] to Garpol Water
[Birkie Knowe] - 1/3 mile N.N.W. from Holmshaw
[signed] Charles I Fearnside
I.R.E [Institute of Royal Engineers]
Transcriber's notes
Have tried many times to get spellings to line up under each other (Holmshaw etc) but can't get it to work...(I did follow guidelines on P45)Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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