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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILL MOSS | Gill Moss Gill Moss |
William Barber John Payne |
054 | [Situation] About 1 Mile N. by W. [North by West] of Balmae A small portion of Mossy Marshy land on the farm of Torrs. At one time leeches had been found in it. (hence the name) Gill in Scotch. signifies a leech. -- |
| KNOCKTANNIE | Knocktannie Knocktannie |
James Caig William Barber |
054 | [Situation] 5/8 Mile N, W. by N. [North West by North] of Balmae A hill on the farm of Torrs the soil of which is arable land. -- |
| KNOCKTANNIE PLANTATION | Knocktannie Plantation Knocktannie Plantation |
James Caig William Barber |
054 | [Situation] 5/8 Mile N, W, by N, [North West by North] of Balmae A small plantation on Knocktannie (hill) the wood of which consists of Oak Ash Firs &c. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. -- |
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[Page] 28Parish of Kirkcudbright
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95 Gill Moss
93 Knocktannie
94 Knocktannie Plantation
Gill. A leech. Scott. Dicty. [Scottish Dictionary]
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