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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUNDING KETTLE | Sounding Kettle | William Henry n&s Kirkcudbright Alexander Watson n Kirkcudbright William Milligan n&s Kirkcudbright |
050 | The name applies to a hole situated on the N [North] West end of Orchard Banks Plantation into which a small stream enters making a great noise hence the name - The name is well known in Kirkcudbright |
| CLOWNSTANE GILL | Clownstane Gill | Mr Bell n&s Balgreddan Kirkcudbright William Riggs n&s High Banks Kirkcudbright |
050 | A small Glen or ravine situated between H [High] Banks and Bombie. Mr Bell says that it derived its name from large stones, taken from a Druidical Circle, which stood Convenient and was brought here and broken to build Clownstane Bridge. |
| KIRKLAND HILL | Kirkland Hill | Mr McWhinny n&s Kirkcudbright Alexander Watson n Kirkcudbright John Brown n Kirkcudbright |
050 | A small hill on the farm of Kirkland the soil of which is arable hence the name |
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[Page] 301List of Names collected by John Bray CA [Civilian Assistant]
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Sounding Kettle Plan 50D Trace 6 A hole Kirkcudbright
Clownstane Gill Plan 50D Trace 6 A Glen Kirkcudbright
Kirkland Hill Plan 50D Trace 6 A hill Kirkcudbright
[Signed] John Bray C/a Oct 31st 1849
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