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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corserine Kelso | Peter Kelly Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway John McCutcheon Back Hill of Bush Newgalloway | A large rocky hill of high elevation on the farms of Upper Forrest Bush & Darnaw on its eastern side is a steep rocky precipice called "Scar of the Folk," from the summit of this hill, on a clear day, a fine view can be obtained of the surrounding country. The boundary between the parishes of Kelso & Carsphairn runs undefined over it. It derives its name from its position across the north end of Kells Range (or Rhinns) Corse being scots for cross. On its summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party "Corserain". |
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[Page] 53Robert Miller C. A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
4th. Octr. [October] 1849
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