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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCKSHINNIE PLANTATION | Knockshinnie Plantation Knockshinnie Plantation |
James Caig William McCartney |
054 | [Situation] About 25 chains N. N. W. [North North West] of Balmae A tolerable sized plantation on the Summit of Knockshinnie hence the name, the wood of which consists of Oak, Ash, & Firs. The property of the Earl of Selkirk. -- |
| CASTLE HILL | Castle Hill Castle Hill |
James Caig William McCartney |
054 | [Situation] About 30 chains N by E [North by East] of Balmae A considerable hill on the farm of Drummore the soil of which is chiefly arable land. On its Summit is a large fortress which possibly gave rise to the name of the hill, "Castle Hill" |
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[Page] 30Parish of Kirkcudbright
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97 Knockshinnie Plantation
98 Castle Hill
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