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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
KILN KNOWE Kiln Knowe John Oliver
Robert Oliver
045 [situation] 6 Chains S.E. [South East] from Rashshiel
A small portion of elevated ground on the farm of "Rashshiel" situate a little South of the house the surface of which is covered with rough pasture. In former times corn was dried at this spot, hence the name of "Kiln Knowe".
RUSH-HILL [deleted] Rashshiel [inserted] Rush-hill
Rush-hill
Rush-hill
Rush-hill
Rush-hill
John Oliver Farmer Rashshiel
Robert Oliver BroomholmKnowe
George Scott Esq Langholm
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James Elliot Esq Middleholm
045 [situation] In En. [Eastern] Parish district 11/2 mile S.E. [South East] from Langholm Town.
This name is applied to a farm house one storey high, thatched and in good repair, having suitable Offices & vegetable garden attached. It is occupied by John Oliver Tenant & is the property of George Maxwell Esq Broomholm, near Langholm.

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Langholm Parish Sheet 45 No 12 Trace 4

Transcriber's notes

The surveyor has been unsure whether the name Rashshiel ought to be Rush-hill, with both versions used in different places, with several alterations. The Index shows only Rushshiel (Rush being English for Scots Rash)

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