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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEIL RIG | Sheil Rig Sheil Rig Sheil Rig Shield Rigg |
John Ferguson John Denniston Gatehouse Samuel McLelland Esqr, Gatehouse Map of Property |
037 | [Situation] About 5/8 mile ESE [East South East] of Burnfoot (in ruins). A portion of land on which some old enclosures stands [...] a rude habitation in which shepherds formerly resided during summer. they are on the farm of Culreoach. Sheil [means] shelter in Scotch, hence the name. |
| NICK OF KNOCK | Nick of Knock Nick of Knock Nick of Nack |
John Ferguson John Denniston Gatehouse Map of Property |
037 | [Situation] About 1 1/2 miles E. [East] by S. [South] of Burnfoot (in ruins). A hollow with a stream [meandering] through it between Ewe Hill & Benower, on the farm of Girthon Grobdale. Most probably it takes its name in consequence of it being a hollow betwixt [...] hill. Nick. a hollow - Knock, a [...] Hill |
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[Page] 14 -- Parish of GirthonForm 136
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Page 33 - Nick of Knock
[Note] Sheil - A hut for those who have the care of cattle or sheep, A shed for sheltering sheep &c.
[Note] Nick - An opening between the summit of two hills
Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary
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