OS1/10/36/141
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSSKNOWE | Mossknowe Mossknowe Mossknowe |
Matthew Geddes William Beck John Henderson |
050 | [situation] 1¾ mile S. [South] from Lochmaben. This name applies to two cottages one story in height and in good repair occupied by working people. |
| WHORLES KNOWE | Whorles Knowe Whorles Knowe Whorles Knowe |
William harkness Esqr. John Richardson Mr John Brotch |
050 | [situation] Nearly 1¾ mile S. [South] from Lochmaben. A small hill in an arable field near Mossknowe. the name has been established from time immemorial. |
| WHORLES WOOD | Whorles Wood Whorles Wood Whorles Wood |
William Harkness Esqr. John Richardson Mr John Brotch |
050 | [situation] 1½ mile South of Lochmaben. A small wood near Mossknowe derives its name from the situation of Whorles Knowe at its southern extremity. |
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[page]141Parish of Lochmaben
Plan 50.7 Trace 6
[Signed]P.Munro
Pte.R.S.M. [Private Royal Sappers & Miners]
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