OS1/20/11/3
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNOOL | Dunool Dunool Dunool |
James Sloan James Sloan Ainslies Map |
005 | [Situation] About 1 7/8 mile N.W [North West] of MarbracK house A large hill on the farm of KnocKgray its surface consists of rocKy heathy pasture, On it is a Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party "Dunill" This hill forms part of a range of Hills with the Mountain of Cairnsmore &c |
| BENLOCH BURN | Benloch Burn Benloch Burn Bingloch Burn |
James Sloan Senior James Sloan Junior Ainslies Map |
005 | [Situation] Running in a S.W [South West] direction passing between KnocKwhirn and Dunool A considerable Stream or Burn taking its rise on Cairnsmore and running in a South Westerly direction to its confluence with MarbracK Burn.- |
| POLHAY BURN | Polhay Burn Polhay Burn |
James Sloan Senior James Sloan Junior |
005 | [Situation] Running in a South Easterly direction to MarbrecK Burn A Small Stream taKing its 'rise' on the farm of MarbracK and running in a Southerly direction to its conflux with MarbracK. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 3Parish of Carsphairn
[Note] Dùn. A hill, a fortress. &c
[Note] Benloch, from the Gaelic
Beinn loch. i.e. the hill or
mountain of the loch.
[Note] Polhay from the Gaelic Poll A pit
a slow moving stream. The affix hay is
perhaps from Àth, A kiln.
note. CornKilns were formerly nearly one
in every farm.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Gerald Cummins
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