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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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FINLAND BURN | Merkins Burn Merkins Burn Finland Burn Finland Burn Finland Burn Finland Burn |
James Cross, Wards Kilmaronock, John Smith, Highdykes Dumbarton William Ronald Gamekeeper James Buchanan Alexander Dow. Shepherd Estate Plan. |
018 | A considerable Stream or burn having its course chiefly in Dumbarton Muir and running northeasterly to its influx with Gallingad Burn in Kilmaronock Ph. [Parish] |
RED BRAE | Red Brae Red Brae Red Brae |
James Cross John Smith Irving's History of Dumbarton. |
018 | A small but steep brae on the margin of Merkins Burn, its surface is bare and of a very red appearance, with some red sandstone rock pointing out. Hence the name; |
WHITE HAUGHS | White Haughs White Haughs White Haughs |
James Cross John Smith Irving's History of Dumbarton |
018 ; 019 | A long stripe of ground through which runs Carnock Burn, its surface is H. [Heathy] Pasture |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 5Parish of Cardross
Transcriber's notes
In header Dumbarton has been scored through and replaced with Cardross. This is however a Dumbarton volume.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, eAndrew McEwan
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