OS1/20/11/4
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUANTAN'S HILL | Quantan's Hill Quantan's Hill |
James Sloan Junior James Sloan Senior |
005 | [Situation] About 1 mile N.W [North West] of MarbracK farm house A small hill on the farm of KnocKgray, its surface consists of heathy pasture. On its summit is a Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl.[Trigonometrical] Party "Quantons Hill" |
| KNOCKWHIRN | Knockwhirn Knockwhirn Know Whirn |
James Sloan Senior James Sloan Junior Ainslies Map 1820 |
005 | Situation] About 1 1/8 mile north of MarbracK farm house A tolerable sized hill on the farm of MarbracK. its surface consists of rocky pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "KnocKwhan". |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 4Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page 15 - Quantan's Hill
15, 17 - Knockwhirn
The name Quantan is rather difficult
or unmeaning it has been referred to
Lce.Corpl. [Lance Corporal] Mason who says that the meaning of
it is not understood in the country & that
no one would spell or pronounce different to
the above spelling.
KnocKwhirn from the Gaelic Cnoc
Fuaran. i.e.the hill abounding with
springs or wells.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Gerald Cummins
Location information for this page.
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