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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GALLOWS LAW Gallows Law
Gallows Law
James Miller
George Affleck
012 [Situation] About 1 1/4 mile N.E. [North East] of Oldhamstocks.
A small eminence in the south west of the demesne of Dunglas part of which is planted. Report says that in former times, malefactors were hanged at this place.
FAIRIES' OVEN Fairies' Oven
Fairies' Oven
Fairies' Oven
Fairies' Oven
George Affleck
Thomas Cairns
William Manderson
J. Miller
012 [Situation] At the N.W. [North West] of Rules Law in Dunglas demesne.
A small cave in a freestone rock, at the west end of Dunglas demesne, traditionally said to have been used by the fairies for the purpose which its name imports. This superstitious tradition has probably arisen from the mouth of the cave having a begrimed and smoky appearance. It is about 10 feet from the ground.

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Parish of Oldhamstocks
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