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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlin's Cairn Carsphairn | Peter Kelly n.s Backhill of Bush via New Galloway John McCutcheon n.s. Backhill of Bush via New Galloway | A rocky mountain of considerable elevation on the farms of Loch Head & Castlemaddy situated at (& on a level with) the northern end of Kells Range (or Rhinns) from its summit on a clear day - a fine view can be obtained of the Surrounding Country - On its eastern side is a rocky Precipice called "Castlemaddy Gairy" & on its westernside is a rocky Precipice called "Loch Head Gairy," also on its summit is an ancient Cairn or tumulus called "Carlin's Cairn" (hence the name) on which stands a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Carlins Cairn". |
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[Page] 42C. A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st. Examiner
Robert Miller
4th. October 1849
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