OS1/20/12/23
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORANBAE BURN | Coranbae Burn Coranbae Burn Coranbae Burn |
John Marshall James Gilchrist See Plan 3A. |
003 | [Situation] Rising at the S.E [South East] base of Coranbae Hill & runs N.W. [North West] A small stream or burn having its rise on the S.W.[South West] side of Coranbae hill and running in a N.[North] West direction to its conflux with the "Water of Ken". - |
| CRAIGYTHORN | Craigythorn Craigythorn Craigythorn |
John Marshall James Gilchrist Ainslies Map.1820 |
006 | [Situation]1 1/2 Miles N.N.E [North North East] of Polcheskie farm house A tolerably sized hill on the farm of Carlae, its surface consists of rocky pasture. - |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 23Parish of Dalry
Form 136
Page 61 - Coranbae Burn
62 - Craigythorn
[Note] Corn is often applied to objects of
a convex surface. Coren is a little
Circular hollow,- Coran is generally applied
to a point of land reaching far into the sea
The affix "bae" is the Gaelic beith i.e. birch wood
[Note] Craigy. rocky
Jamieson
Entry for Washing pool Bridge is scored out.
Transcriber's notes
Coranbae Burn - Descriptive Remarks has it rise on the south west side of Coranbae Hill whereas Situation has it rise on the south east base of the hill. From the 6" map (sheet 3) it appears to rise on the south west side of the hill.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Gerald Cummins
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