OS1/20/12/9
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE KNOWE | White Knowe White Knowe |
See Plan 3.A | [Situation] 1 5/8 Miles N. by W.[North by West] of Polcheskie farm house For Description see Name List for plan 3A. |
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| ROWANTREE PLANTATION | Rowantree Plantation Rowantree Plantation |
James Milligan John Marshall |
003 | [Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles N. [North] of Polcheskie farmhouse A small plantation on the farm of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn, its wood consists of Fir. mixed with a few Mountain Ashes commonly called Rowantrees hence the name Rowantree Plantation. - |
| ALCHERRY CLEUGH BURN | Alcherry Cleugh Burn Alcherry Cleugh Burn Alcherry Cleugh Burn |
James Milligan John Marshall Plan 3A. |
003; 006 | [Situation] Running N. [North] Easterly past White Knowe. A small stream or burn having its rise on the farm of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn, and running in a N. [North] Easterly direction to its conflux with Holm Burn. - |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 9Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136
Page
47 - Rowantree Plantation
49 - Alcherry Cleugh Burn
Alcherry is apparently Gaelic
Perhaps from the words "Allt na
chaorach" i.e. The sheeps' stream
Transcriber's notes
White Knowe on map 003Rowantree Plantation on map 003
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Gerald Cummins
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