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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOGG'S WELL | [Hog's Well] Hogg's Well |
Robt[Robert]Johnstone John Braidfoot William Brown |
004 | A small spring, at the side of Loch Skene at which the Ettrick [Shepherd] is said to have lost a pound note when taking his lunch, on one occasion and which he found when visiting the same spot 12 months after. |
| LOCH SKEEN | Loch Skene Loch Skeen Loch Skeen loch Skeen |
Robt[Robert]Johnstone John Braidfoot William Brown Fullarton's Gazeteer of Scotland Webster's Topographical Dictionary Statistical Acct[Account] of Ph[Parish] |
004 | A [large]loch said to be 1000 ft[feet] above sea level, on the farm of Polmoodie surrounded on three sides by steep precipitous [---] When seen from Watch hill it appears like the blade of a knife hence the name from C Sgian pronounced Skeen |
| MID CRAIG | Mid Craig | Robt[Robert]Johnstone Polmoodie John Braidfoot Birkhill William Brown Birkhill |
004 | A steep rocky [cliff] brae [between Rough and Loch Craigs] on the West of Loch Skeen |
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Page 11 Parish of Moffat Plan 4-11 Trace 2Mid Craig situation 6 Chains South West from Loch Skeen
Loch Skeen situation Near the Northern extremity of this Parish
Hoggs Well situation Near the Southern extremity of Loch Skeen
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