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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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WHIRLY GILL | Whirly Gill Whirly Gill |
James Johnstone, Caplegill David Johnstone, Caplegill David Brydon, Bodsbeck C Stewart Esqr. Hillside |
010 | [Situation] 16 Chains East from Saddle Craig A narrow, but exceedingly picturesque watercourse, the stream which passes through it, gathers among peat hags at the Northern boundary of the Parish, and runs S. [South] Westward until it joins Cold Grain So named from the Continued turning sound of the water & which may be Caused by an uneven And narrow channel, |
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[Page] 61 -- Parish of Moffat -- Sheet 10.1 Trace 2Whirly As in Whirly - gig, A plaything to turn round -Bailey's English Dictionary
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