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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEAUL | Meaul | William Somerville n.s. Garryhorn Via Carsphairn William Lorimer n.s. Garryhorn Via Carsphairn |
008 | A Considerable rocKy hill on the farm of Garryhorn. It presents a very bare appearance On its Summit is a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] Called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] party "Cairns Garroch" |
| BLAREE BURN | Blaree Burn | William Somerville n.s. Garryhorn Via Carsphairn William Lorimer n.s. Garryhorn Via Carsphairn |
008 | A Small stream gathering on the eastern base of 'Meaul' And flowing in a Southerly direction to its influx into 'Polmaddy Burn' |
| KING'S STONE | King's Stone | 008 | A Small granite rock standing beside 'King's Well' at the N. [North] East base of a large mountain called 'Meaul' it is said King Robert Bruce sat upon it whilst refreshing himself at the Well. This is merely traditional. |
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[Page] 25List of Names collected by John Mahony Pte. RS.& M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner
Plan 8A Trace 4
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Meaul - a hill
Blaree Burn - a Stream
King's Stone - A small granite Stone
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