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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BIRKHILL Birkhill
Birkhill
Birkhill
Mr John Proudfoot
Black's Co. [County] Map
History of Moffat
004 [Situation] 1/4 mile East from Dob's Linn
A cottage and office inhabited by a Shepherd. It has a neat appearance, and is a refreshment house for Ladies and Gentlemen in the Summer Season.
BIRKIE CLEUCH Birky Cleugh
Birky Cleugh
Birky Cleugh
Birkie, abounding with birch-trees
Mr John Proudfoot
Mr W Brown
Mr Robert Johnstone
004 [Situation] 6 Chains S.E. [South East] from Birkhill
A narrow glen, its banks are rocky
MIRK SIDE Mirk Side
Mirk Side
Mirk Side
Mr John Proudfoot
Mr William Brown
Mr Robert Johnstone
004; 010 [Situation] On the East bank of Moffat Water
This name is applied to a primitive mountain range which stretches along the southern boundary of the Parish, from Birkhill about 4 1/2 miles Southward.

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