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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLM BURN | Holm Burn Holm Burn |
James Milligan John Marshall |
003; 006 | [Situation] Running Southerly past Nether Holm of Dalquhairn And joining the Water of Ken at 5/8 mile distant from Nether Holm of Dalquhairn A considerable stream or burn having its rise on the farms of Glenhead and Nether Holm of Dalquhairn and running in a Southerly direction to its influx with the "Water of Ken". - |
| NETHER HILL PLANTATION | Nether Hill Plantation Nether Hill Plantation |
James Milligan . John Marshall |
006 | [Situation] 3/4 mile N. [North] of Polcheskie farm house A small plantation on the farm of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn, its wood consists of Fir. - |
| MAXWELL'S CROOK | Maxwell's Crook Maxwell's Crook |
James Kilchrist John Marshall |
006 | [Situation] 1 3/8 Miles N by E [North by East] of PolchesKie farm house A small portion of rough pasture land on the farm of Holm of Dalquhairn & situated on the E. [East] side of the "Water of Ken". It has been in the possession of a person Called Maxwell, hence the name. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 13Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page [50] - Holm Burn
[47] - Nether Hill Plantation
[56] - Maxwell's Crook
[Note] Crooks The windings of a river,
The place enclosed by these windings,
Jamieson
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Gerald Cummins
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