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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOGAN GAIL | Logan Gavel Logan GavelLogan Gavel Logan Gavel Gail a Gable |
William Johnstone (Shepherd) John Edgar (Shepherd) William Laidlaw (Shepherd) John Charters Schoolmaster Dr [Doctor] Jamieson |
017 | A very prominent and steep Hill on the North West side, it is from this cause which it derives its name. "It is said that Gile is a gable, and Logan a surname" the farmer is incorrect and should be written Gavel, in some districts Gail, Gable is a hill term. Gile is Celtic, signifies whiteness, and Logan or Lagan is a hollow. Logan Gavel is the most approved in this case. the usual mode of writing the word in this district. F Durisdeer |
| SCAW'D FELL | Scad Fell Scad Fell Scad Fell Scawed Fell Scaw'd Fell (Changed or faded in colour) |
William Johnstone (Shepherd) John Edgar (Shepherd) William Laidlaw (Shepherd) Johnston's County Map Dr[Doctor] Jamiesons Scottish Dictionary |
017 | A very prominent Hill on the West side of Wamphray Water which forms its East and South East base. |
| SNAGGER GILL | Snagger Gill Snagger Gill Snagger Gill |
William Johnstone (Shepherd) John Edgar (Shepherd) William Laidlaw (Shepherd) |
017 | A hollow through which a small stream flows which has its source on the West side of Scad Fell. It falls into Wamphray Water |
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23 Parish of Wamphray Plan 17.14 Trace 1Scad Fell situation In the Northern Parish district
Logan Gavel situation 32 Chains West from Scaw'd Fell
Snagger Gill situation From between Scad Fell and Logan Gail South East to the Wamphray Water.
Charles J Fearnside Sapper Royal Engineers
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