OS1/20/15/7
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PULBAE BURN | Pulbae Burn Pulbae Burn |
Peter Kelly John Mc Cutcheon |
008 | [Situation] Running N.W. [North West] to its junction with Gala Lane. A small stream or burn having its rise on the North west side of Meikle Craigtarson, and running in a N. [North] Westerly direction to its confluence with Gala Lane. - |
| RIDER'S RIG | Riders Rig Riders Rig |
Peter Kelly John McCutcheon |
008 | [Situation] 2 3/4 Miles W. by N [West by North] of Loch Harrow A small hill of a ridge like shape, the surface of which is rocky pasture, its name originated from persons travelling upon horse back through this locality. - |
| KIRREOCH BURN | Kirreoch Burn Kirreoch Burn |
Peter Kelly John McCutcheon |
008 | [Situation] Running N.W [North West] to its junction with Gala Lane. A small stream or burn having its rise on the Southern side of "Carlin's Cairn" and running in a N. [North] Westerly direction to its confluence with Gala Lane. A short distance from its Source it forms a part of the parish boundary betwixt the parishes of Kells and Carsphairn |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 7Parish of Carsphairn
[Form 136 Page 37 -- Pulbae Burn
37 -- Rider's Rig
38 -- Kirreoch Burn]
[Note] Pulbae appears plainly to
be the Gaelic Poll beith
i.e. the pool or stream of
the birch wood
[Note] Kirreoch is likely from the
Gaelic words Carraigh Fhraoich i.e.
the rocks abounding with heather.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Gerald Cummins
Location information for this page.
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