OS1/20/135/17
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICK OF TUN | Nick of Tun Nick of Tun |
William Affleck George Affleck |
045 | [Situation] About 5/8 mile ESE [East South East] of Castle Hill A deep ravine or glen thro' [through] which a small stream passes on each side of which is a high rocky precipice it is situated at the centre of Tun Hill on the farm of Upper LinKens hence its name It is about 4 chains in length. |
| BENGAIRN | Bengairn Bengairn Bengairn Bengairn Hill Bencairn Benguirn Hill Bencairn |
William Affleck George Affleck W. Lidderdale Esq Ainslie Map revd. [revised]1820 Old Map of Scotland Map attached to Hist. [History] of Galloway Chalmers Caledonia Vol III. P211 |
045 | [Situation] About 1 1/4 miles SE by E [South East by East] of Castle Hill. A large Hill & Consists of a conspicuous range the surface is Rocky Heathy pasture on its Summit stands a Trig:[Trigonometrical] station. also an ancient Cairn. It is situated on a Farm of the same name and is the property of David Walsh Esq. Edinburgh.- |
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