OS1/10/44/345
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK HILL | Black Hill Black Hill Black Hill |
Mr Crichton Bell. Mr. William Drumbuie Mr. Williamson |
012 | A hill feature of great altitude Supposed more than 1000f.t. [feet] on which stands a [triangle with S - denoting Trigonometrical Station] which has been named Glengap. but should be Blackhill [triangle with S - denoting Trigonometrical Station]. |
| BANK RIG | Bank Rig Bank Rig Bank Rig |
Mr. Crichton Bell Mr. William Bell Mr. Sharp of Glenglas, |
012 | A long ridge of hill feature so named from a house, (named Bank,) Nearly at its S. [South] Western extremity. Rig usually spelt Rigg - Vide [latin:see] Sir W. Scott's Works &c &c &c [et cetera et cetera et cetera] Probably correctly so from its derivative Rigge. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page:] 345,Parish of Sanquhar -- Plan 12.8 Trace 1
[BLACK HILL - Situation:]
About 4ΒΌ miles
S.W. [South West] from Sanquhar
Burgh.-
[BANK RIG - List of Names contains a comment regarding the name Rigg:]
'Rig." adopted
on the Plans at the
Examination office
[BANK RIG - Situation:]
At the Sn. [Southern] slope
perhaps base of
Black Hill.
[Page is signed:]
Chas. [Charles] J Fearnside
Pte. [Private] R S. & M's. [Royal Sappers and Miners]
Transcriber's notes
An entry for Glengap Hill has been struck out, no reason given.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
George Howat
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