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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERRICK | Merrick | Robert McMillan N & S Palgown Newton Stewart James McMillan N & S CleKmalloch |
013 | The highest of a group of RocKy heathy Mountains and the Most elevated in the South of Scotland, extending North and south, Situated in the Northern part of Minnigaff Parish and convenient to the Boundary between Ayrshire and the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, On its northern Side is a Steep RocKy precipice Called Black Gairy See Description, The approach to its Summit is either precipitous or very abrupt except that from the West and South West is a gradual ascent of Some Miles, From the Top of this Mountain an expansive view can be obtained taKing in the Town of Ayr and the greater portion of the County . The West highlands, Ailsa Craig Irish sea and a pretty large portion of the Irish Coast The Morne Mountains, Isle of Man and the far blue Hills of Cumberland, and the bold prominent head of St. Bees on the English Coast, (Turn Over) |
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List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 25 -- Parish of Minnigaff -- Plan 13B. Trace 1Object - Merrick - A Mountain
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