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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CRAIGELLER Craigeller
Craigeller
Craigeller
William Clark
John Borthwick
James Ritchie
020 [Situation] Towards NWn. [North Western] Parish district
A name given to several small projecting rocks situated about 1/4 mile East of the junction of the White Burn with the Shinnel Water
At this craig a conflict is said to have occurred between a party of Covenanters & one of troopers, a person called the Galloway Flail (from generally carrying one) distinguished himself, he threshed all the troopers & broke their swords with the instrument which he was named after.
LONG KNOWE Long Knowe
Long Knowe
Long Knowe
William Clark
John Borthwick
James Ritchie
020 [Situation] 22 Chains N.E. [North East] from Craigeller.
A small hill feature on Shinnelhead Hill which adjoins Ox Hill on the South-West

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