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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINDY STANDARD | Windy Standard | Mr. Wilson n & s Moorbrock Carsphairn James Sloane n & s Carsphairn |
002 | A large hill of Considerable elevation on the farms of Moor and Nether Holm the Surface of which is Rough and Rocky pasture. It is the largest in size and elevation in the locality with the exception of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn The approach to it Summit is a gradual Slope on all Sides except that on its East which is a Steep precipice called Blue Stones (See description) The view from its Top on every Side is varied and extensive embracing the high towering hills of the Shires of Kirkcudbright Ayr and Dumfries, picturesque Glens, and large tracts of low lying land in Ayrshire, on the South and S'West [Southwest] Sides of this hill passes the Roman Road (Mentioned in Chalmers Caledonia) on its Summit is Trigonometrical Station Called by Trigonometrical Party Winny Standard E. [East]. The name Windy Standard has been well applied to this object, being the most Stormy place in the locality even on a fine day, This hill forms a Range with Trostan Hill. |
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[Page] 34List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Parish Carsphairn
Plan 2B Trace 5
Object - Windy Standard A hill
[Signed] W Driscoll Gosset Lt. RE [Lieutenant Royal Engineers] Aug [August] 1
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
Decr. [December] 3rd. 1849
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