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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FURMISTON CRAIG | Furmiston Craig Furmiston Craig Formistone Furmistoun Formistoun |
James Sloan Senior James Murray. Ainslies Map.1820 Valn.[Valuation] Roll - 1819 Valn.[Valuation] Roll - Anct.[Ancient] |
005 | A small hill on the farm of Furmiston (hence the name) its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. On it is a Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party "Formiston Craigs". |
| BIG LOSKIE | Big Loskie Big Loskie |
James Sloan James Murray |
005 | [Situation] 1/2 mile N.E [North East] of MarbracK Farm house A small hill on the farm of Furmiston its surface consists of rocKy heathy pasture. on it is a shepherds cairn. - |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 11Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page 23 - Furmiston Craig
23 - Big Loskie
Furmiston is from
the Saxon, the termination
ton signifies dwelling
Loskie is the Gaelic
Loisgte i.e. Burnt
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Gerald Cummins
Location information for this page.
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