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Parish of Minnigaff
Plan 13B
INDEX
Names of Objects -- Page
Black Gairy -- 5
Black Gutter -- 6
Bog of the Gairy -- 6
Benmore -- 12
Benyellary -- 13
Braes of Mullachgeny --15
Broads of the MerricK --17
Buchan Burn -- 18
Cairnyra -- 3
Cantin Head -- 4
Craigtersan -- 14
Dunnance -- 12
Fang of the MerricK -- 9
GarlaiKen -- 14
Gloon Burn -- 17
Hellen's Stone -- 19
Kirshinnoch Burn -- 4
Kirriereoch Hill -- 11
Kirkennan Burn -- 15
Kirn Burn -- 16
Kirn Brae -- 16
MerricK -- 7
Mullach burn --11
Neeve of the Spit -- 13
Red Glen -- 9
Rig of Loch Enoch -- 19
Rig of the Gloon -- 20
Scars of Benyellary -- 18
Torrs of Kirriereoch -- 3
White Strand -- 16 |
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CAIRNYRA |
Cairnyra
Cairnrya |
Alexander McSkimming
Robert McMillan |
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[Situation] about 1/4 Mile N.W. [North West] of Black Gutter
A large Granite Rock on the "Torrs" of Kirriereoch", and on the boundary line between the shires of Ayr and Kirkcudbright . As to the derivation of its name nothing can be gleaned in the locality, it is adjacent to a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Kerrioch Lower or West" |
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TORRS OF KIRRIEREOCH |
Tors of Kirriereoch
Tors of Kirriereoch
Tors of Kirriereoch |
Alexander McSkimming
Robert McMillan
See Name Book 13 A |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile N.W. [North West] of Black Gutter.
A large rocky hill forming part of a large Mountain. it is on the farm of "Kirriereoch " and "Torfassoch" (in Ayrshire) And the boundary between the counties of Ayr and Kirkcudbright passes indefinitely over its summit on which is a large stone called "Cairnyra" And a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] party "Kerriock Lower or west" |
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CANTIN HEADS |
Cantin Heads
Cantin Heads
Cantin Heads |
Alexander McSkimming
Robert McMillan
See Name Book 13A |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile North of Black Gutter
The top of a range of Precipice tumbling rocks, extending from point a little west of "Torrs of Kirriereoch" to Red Glen" on the East. It takes its name from the water (in wet weather) falling over the top or head of the precipice. |
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KIRSHINNOCH BURN |
Kirshinnoch Burn
Kirshinnoch Burn
Kirshinnoch Burn |
Alexander McSkimming
Robert McMillan See Name Book 13A |
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[Situation] Running in a Westerly direction and passing the Southerly base of Kirriereoch Hill
A tolerably sized mountain [] arising at the northern base of the "Merrick" (a large mountain) And flowing in a westerly direction until its junction with " Cross Burn" these two when united take the name " Kirriemore Burn" |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [Page] 4
Form 136
Page - 29 - Cantin Head
- 29 - Kirshinnoch Burn |
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BLACK GAIRY |
Black Gairy
Black Gairy
Black Gairy |
Robert Wilson
Robert McMillan
James McMillan |
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[Situation] Close in each side of Black Gutter
A large rocky precipice of considerable elevation extending East And West along the northern side of "Merrick" And "Garlaiken" And froming a bold And prominent feature in the distance Towards its western extremity is a fissure or "gutter" called "Black Gutter " in which the eagles Annually build their nests And bring out their young. It is on the farms of Pulgown And Stroan And derives its name from its black or shaded appearance And A precipice is invariably called in this locality a 'gairy'. |
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BLACK GUTTER |
Black Gutter
Black Gutter
Black Gutter
Black Gutter |
Robert McMillan
Robert Wilson
James McMillan
William McMillan |
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[Situation] Near the centre of Black Gutter
The most prominent part of the "Black Gairy" where the Eagles are in the habit of building their nests. it [is] a large gutter cavity or fissure in the face of the precipice extending from the top nearly to the bottom hence the name. This object forms the Boundary between the farms of "Stroan And "Pulgown" |
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BOG OF THE GAIRY |
Bog of the Gairy
Bog of the Gairy |
William McMillan
James McMillan |
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[Situation] About 12 chains N. [North] West of BlacK Gutter
A small portion of flat swampy land on the farm of "Palgown" And Situated between "Black Gairy" & "Kirriereoch" Hill Its Surface Consists of rough pasture It derives its Name from its situation at the bottom of "Black Gairy" |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [Page] 6
Form 136
Page - 32 - Black Gutter - Gutter a mire Scott Dict. [Scottish Dictionary]
- 33 Bog of the Gairy |
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MERRICK |
Merrick
Mirrick
MearocK
MeyricK |
Robert McMillan
James McMillan
John Mcmillan Esqr. Factor
James Milligan
Ainslie's Map
Simpson's Hist. Gal. [History Galloway]
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845 |
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[Situation] Near the North end of the parish & Close to the South side of Kirriereoch Hill
The chief and most conspicuous of a group of rocky heathy mountains and the most elevated in the South of Scotland, extending north and south, it is situated in the northern part of Minnigaff parish Convenient to the boundary between the Shires of Ayr and KirKcudbright, On its northern side is a steep rocky precipice called "Black Gairy" (see description) The approach to its summit on all sides is precipitous or very abrupt except that from the west or Southwest which is a gradual ascent of some miles. The view from its summit is varied, extensive, and highly picturesque, embracing every kind of scenery from the bleak rocky heath clad hill to the umbrageously wooded and sylvan sloped dell the highly cultivated lands of Wigtonshire with its Towns, villages And Gentlemen's seats. To the north and west is seen the greater part of Ayrshire, the seaport of Ayr And its tall church steeple, the firth of Clyde, the islands of Aran and Bute, and the towering hills of its apparent Compeer " Knockdolian" "Mull of Cantyre" the "Rhinns of Galloway" from "Corsewall point" on the north to Mull of Galloway On the South the bay of Luce the Irish Sea and Irish coast and hills from Fairhead Co. [County] Antrim . Mountains of [continued] |
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MERRICK |
Merrick
Mirrick
MearocK
MeyricK |
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[Continued from Page 7] of Morne in the Co. [County] Down in the southern extremity of this view the high hills of the Isle of man appear in bold relief To the south is seen the River cree winding its serpentine course to the Sea, the bay and the Burgh of Wigton, And Burrow Head, Towards the South-east And east can be seen the greater portion of Kirkcudbright shire with its Bays [&] promontories, Woody Glens detached pieces of Arable And its Conspicuous hills such as Criffel, Screel, Bengairn, Blackcraig , Cairnsmore, Millfore And Curlywee, the Solway Firth, the town of Whitehaven And that bold prominent headland St. bees, the blue hills of Lancashire, and Cumberland, And a great portion of Dumfriesshire. Towards the N. East nothing Can be seen but a wild series of Rocky Heathclad hills one towering above Another in point of view. From the summit of this mountain on a fine clear day upwards of 30 lakes can be counted. On the whole this is perhaps One of the most romantic views in the South of Scotland. It is on the farm of Stroan And forms part of the old"Forest Lands" proprietor the Earl of Galloway on its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Merrick Gt [Great] Inst. " Simpson in Hist. [History] of galloway Speaking of the "Barony of the Forest " Sats " in which stands the famous Mountain of Merrick which overlooks all the other mountains for height". |
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FANG OF THE MERRICK |
Fang of the Merrick
Fang of the Merrick
Fang of the Merrick |
Robert Wilson
Robert McMillan
William McMillan |
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[Situation] close to the N. [North] side of Black Gutter.
A considerable portion of land lying between "Merrick" And "Kirriereoch Hill" the surface of which Consists of rocky And rough pasture. it is on the farm of "Stroan". |
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RED GLEN |
Red Glen
Red Glen
Red Glen |
Robert Wilson
Robert McMillan
William McMillan |
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[Situation] About 1/2 Mile N. [North] East of Black Gutter
A Small glen at the South east end of "Kirriereoch Hill " And on the farm of Stroan. Its banks Are red clay (hence the name) mixed with a few stones. through this glen flows a small stream for which no name can be obtained. |
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Fang, Capture
In a fang ie. so entangled
as not to be able to escape
The bend of a rope is also Called a fang,
It is probable the above place got the
name Fang from its enclosed Situation between two lofty hills, |
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KIRRIEREOCH HILL |
Kirriereoch Hill
Kirriereoch Hill
Kirriereoch Hill
Carroch Hill
Kirerroch
Kierroch |
Robert McMillan
Alexander McSkimming
William McMillan
Ainslies Map 1820
Valn. [Valuation] roll 1819
Valn. [Valuation] roll Anct. [Ancient] |
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[Situation] Near to the N. [North] Side of Merrick
A rocky Mountain almost as [high] as "Merrick" and divided from [it by] a considerable portion of flat land called the "Fang of the Merrick" description) It is situated on the [farm] of "Kirriereoch" And Tarfessoch" farm [Ayrshire] extending east and west The boundary between the shire of Ayr and Kirkcudbright passes its summit on which is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trignometrical] Party "Merrick Cont. Pt. " and from which a Commanding [view] can be obtained of part of the Counties of [Ayr] Wigtown and Kirkcudbright West Highlands, [Ailsa] Craig, Morne Mountains (in Ireland) And the [Isle] of Man. |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [page] 10
Form 136
Page 28- Kirriereoch Hill
Note Kirriereoch is the
Spelling recommended
by John McMillan Esqr.
Factor for Lord Galloway |
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KIRRIEMORE HILL |
Kirriemore Hill
Kirriemore Hill
Kirriemore Hill
Kirrymuir
Kirriemuir Hill |
Robert McMillan
Robert Wilson
James McMillan
Ainslies Map 1820
See Name Book 13A |
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[Situation] About 1 1/8 mile West of Black Gutter
A tolerably sized rocky hill on the farm of "Kirriemore" (hence the name) This hill is the lowest of a range of hills diverging from the "Merrick" westwards towards the "Water of Minnick" On its Summit is a Trigl ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Cattymore Int"[Intermediate] |
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MULLACHGENY BURN |
Mullachgeny Burn
Mullachgeny Burn
Mullachgeny Burn
Mullachgeny Burn
Mulhageny Burn
Mulhageny Burn
Mulhageny Burn
Mulhageny Burn |
John Hyslop
Robert McMillan
John Murray
James McGeoch
Robert McMillan
James McMillan
William McMillan
SeeName Book of Plan 13 A. |
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[Situation] Running in a Westerly direction to its Junction with KirKennan Burn
A Small stream rising on the "Braes of Mulhageny" (hence the name) and flowing in a N. [North] Westerly And Westerly direction to its influx into "KirKennan" (in ruins) . |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [page] 11
Form 136
Page 35- Kirriemore Hill
35- Mulhageny Hill |
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BENMORE |
Benmore
Benmore
Benmore
Benmore
Palgowan Hill |
Robert Wilson
Robert McMillan
William McMillan
See Name Book 13A
Ainslies Map revd. [revised] 1820 |
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[Situation] 1 3/4 Mile S.W. [South West] by West of BlacK Gutter
A considerable rocky hill on the farm of Palwowan on its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Benmore" |
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DUNNANCE |
Dunnance
Dunnance
Dunnance
Dunnance |
Robert McMillan
Robert Wilson
James McMillan
William McMillan |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile W. by S. [West by South] of Black Gutter
A tolerable sized rocky [hill] on the farm of Palgown It [forms] one of a range of hills extending westward from the "Merrick" towards the "Water of Minnick" On its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] Called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Kerriock" or Dinins |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [page] 12
Form 136
Page 36- Benmore
37- Dunnance |
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BENYELLARY |
Benyellary
Benyellary
Benyellary
Benyetter |
William McMillan
James Mcmillan
Robert McMillan
Ainslie's Map |
013 |
[Situation] About 3/4 Mile S. [South] by West of Black Gutter
A large lofty rocky heathy hill on the farms of Palgown, And Situate S.W. [South West] of "Merrick" It will class in the same magnitude As "GarlaiKen" on its eastern side is large precipice called "Scars of Benyellary" And on its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Glenyellary" |
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NEIVE OF THE SPIT |
Nave of the Spit
Neeve of the Spit
Neeve of the Spit
Neeve of the Spit |
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William McMillan
James McMillan
Robert McMillan |
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[Situation] About 3/4 Mile S. [South] of BlacK Gutter
A hollow between Garlieston And Benyellary the name is said to be derived from a bend (like the crank of s spit) in the fence opposite the base of Benyellary. Mr. McMillan of Palgowan says that the meaning of the word Neeve in this name is not well Known but he supposes it to be the Scotch word for "hand".- |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [page] 13
Form 136
Page 42 - Benyellary
40- Neive of the Spit - Neive , Nieve, Neif, - The fist - Jamiesons Scottish Dicty [Dictionary] |
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CRAIGTERSAN |
Craigtersan
Craigtersan
Craigtersan |
William McMillan
James McMillan
Robert McMillan |
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[Situation] About 3/8 Mile S.[South] West of Black Gutter.
A Small rocky eminence on S. [South] West side of GarlaiKen |
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GARLAIKEN |
GarlaiKen
GarlaiKen
GarlaiKen |
William McMillan James McMillan Robert McMillan |
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[Situation] Close to the south side of Black Gutter
A lofty rocky heathy hill on farms of "Stroan " And Palgown Situated S. [South] West of "Merrick" [and] Commanding an interesting picturesque view of the County of Ayr & wigtown And the [Stewartry] of Kirkcudbright. This hill is very little inferior tothe "MerricK" in Magnitude. |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [page] 14
Form 136
Page 41 - Craigtersan
41- GarlaiKen |
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BRAES OF MULLACHGENY |
Braes of Mulhageny
Braes of Mulhageny
Braes of Mulhageny
Braes of Mullachageny
Braes of Mullachageny
Braes of Mullachageny
Braes of Mullachageny |
Robert Wilson
Robert McMillan
William McMillan
John Hyslop
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Robert Mcmillan
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John Murray
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James McGeoch |
013 |
[Situation] About 1 1/8 Mile S.W. [South West] by West of Black Gutter
A tolerably sized rocky slope on the hill "Dunnance" the rocks are of a Small Size And thickly studded. |
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KIRKENNAN BURN |
Kirkennan Burn
Kirkennan Burn
Kirkennan Burn
Kittykennan Burn
KirKennan Burn |
William McMillan
James McMillan
Robert McMillan
Ainslie's Map
See N. [Name] Books 13 A |
013 |
[Situation] in a Westerly direction to it joins the Water of MinnicK
A Small stream rising near the "neeve of the Spit" between the base of "GarlaiKen" and "Benyellary" And flowing for a Considerable distance in a S. [South] Westerly Course receives the "Kirn Burn" thence it flows in a N. [North] Westerly Course until it receives "Mulhageny Burn " afterwards it takes a westerly Coursepasses KirKennan (in ruins) house the Name And falls into the "Water of Minnick". |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [page] 15
Form 136
Page 39 - Braes of Mulhageny - Brae, (Scotch) The Side of a hill. An acclivity
42- Kirkennan Burn |
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KIRN BURN |
Kirn Burn
Kirn Burn
Kirn Burn |
William McMillan
James McMillan
Robert McMillan |
013 |
[Situation] Running in a N. [North] Westerly direction to its junction with KirKennan Burn |
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KIRN BRAE |
Kirn Brae
Kirn Brae |
William McMillan James McMillan |
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[Situation] About 1 Mile S.w. [South West] by South of BlacK Gutter
A Small rocky slope near the western base of Benyellary [it] derives its name from its [proximity] to "Kirn Burn". |
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WHITE STRAND |
White Strand
White Strand
White Strand |
William McMillan
Robert McMillan
James McMillan |
013 |
[Situation] Running in a southerly direction to its junction with KirKennan Burn
A streamlet on a small rocky [eminence] called Craigtersan (near the Summit of "GarlaiKen ") And Meandering A short [distance] in a S. [South] Westerly direction joins "Kirkennan [Burn"] |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [Page] 16
Form 136
Page 40 - Kirn Burn - Kirn (Scotch) - A Churn
39- Kirn Brae
39- White Strand |
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BROADS OF THE MERRICK |
Broads of the MerricK
Broads of the MerricK |
Robert Wilson
John Lambie |
013 |
[Situation] About 3/8 Mile S.E. [South East] of Black Gutter
A small portion of flat land a little S. [South] West of the Summit of the Merrick (thence the name) bounded by the "Black Gairy" on the north "Garlaiken" on the west Source of "Gloon Burn" on the South And a precipice on the East Its surface consists of rough pasture thinly interspersed with rocks. |
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GLOON BURN |
Gloon Burn
Gloon Burn |
Robert Wilson
John Lambie |
013 |
[Situation] Running in a Southerly direction to its influx with Buchan Burn
A Small mountain stream gathering in the South Side of the "Merrick" And farm of Stroan And flowing in a S. [South] Easterly direction empties itself into "Buchan Burn" convenient to "Craignine". |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [Page] 17
Form 136
Page 43 - Broads of the Merrick
43- Gloon Burn |
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SCARS OF BENYELLARY |
Scars of Benyellary
Scars of Benyellary |
Robert Wilson
John Lambie |
013 |
[Situation] 3/4 Mile South of Black Gutter
A high rocky precipice situated on the east side of "Benyellary " (hence the name) And farm of Stroan to ascend it would be quite impracticable with the exception [of] a Small portion near to the [Source] of "Gloon Burn" |
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BUCHAN BURN |
Buchan Burn
Buchan Burn
Whiteland Burn |
Robert Wilson
John Lambie
Ainslies Map |
013 |
[Situation] Running in a Southerly direction and falling into Loch Truil -
A tolerably sized mountain stream gathering at the Eastern part of the "Merrick " on the farm of Stroan flowing in a southerly direction [flowing] into "Loch Truil" it once formed the boundary between the farms of Buchan & Stroan, from the former it derives [its name] |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [Page] 18
Form 136
Page 44 - Scars of Benyellary -
44- Buchan Burn
Scars. A bare place on the side of a
steep hill from which the sward has been washed
down by rain. Also a cliff
a ridge . Scott. Dicty [Scottish Dictionary] |
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RIG OF LOCH ENOCH |
Rigs of Culsharg
Rigs of Culsharg
Rig of Loch Enoch
Rig of Loch Enoch
Rig of Loch Enoch |
Robert Wilson
John Lambie
William McMillan
James McMillan
Robert McMillan |
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[Situation] About 1 1/2 mile S. [South] East of Black Gutter
A Small rocky heathy hill on the farm of Buchan extending North and South from near "Craignine " towards & near to "Loch Enoch" On its southern end is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Boffin Lr. [Lower] " |
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HELEN'S STONE |
Hellen's Stone Hellen's Stone
Helen's Stone Helen's Stone |
Robert Wilson
John Lambie
Robert McMillan
James McMillan |
013 |
[Situation] 1 1/2 Mile S.E. [South East] of Black Gutter .
A large stone in the boundary wall between the farm of Stroan And Buchan the authorities here given say that it has been traditionally handed down that An old woman whose christian name was Helen was found dead here (hence the name.) |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [Page] 19
Form 136
Page 46 - Rigs of Loch Enoch - Rigs. (Scotch) Ridge
46- Helen's Stone |
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RIG OF THE GLOON |
Rig of the Gloon
Rig of the Gloon |
Robert Wilson
John Lambie |
013 |
[Situation] About 1 Mile S. [South] East of Black Gutter,
A portion of the South Side of [the] "Merrick" extending S. [South] East And N. [North] West And Situated between the Gloon & Kirn Burns. [Its] Surface is rocky pasture [interspersed] with tumbling rocks. "gloon" Signifies gloomy & this is [a] dark, dreary, place hence the name. |
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KIRN BURN |
Kirn Burn
Kirn Burn |
Robert Wilson
John Lambie |
013 |
[Situation] Running in a Southerly direction to its junction with Buchan Burn
A Small stream rising near the top of the "Merrick" And flowing in a South easterly direction empties itself into Buchan [Burn] Convenient to "Rig of Culsharg ". |
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Parish of Minnigaff - [Page] 20
Form 136
Page 45 - Rigs of the Gloon
45 - Kirn Burn |
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MERRICK |
Merrick |
Robert McMillan N & S Palgown Newton Stewart
James McMillan N & S CleKmalloch |
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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 1
Object - Merrick - A Mountain |
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MERRICK |
Merrick |
Robert McMillan N & S Palgown Newton Stewart
James McMillan N & S CleKmalloch |
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around the Coast of the Shires of Wigtown and Kirkcudbright can be seen, point of Corswall, Mull, and Rhinns of galloway, Bay of Luce, and Wigtown Bay, Big ross, and the Solway firth, Turn towards the South and the South West and Wigtownshire lies before you a flat plain, having here and there apparently,Small hills with the Towns, Villages, Woods, Lakes, and dreary Moors By turning the Eye around farther South and south East nearly the whole of the Stewartry can be Seen, with its Bays promontories, Woody Glens, detached pieces of arable land, along the Shore, And its vast groups of hills, Criffil, Bengairn, BlacKcraig, Cairnsmore and curlywee, seemingly the most Considerable Looking towards the N. [North] East East nothing Can be observed but a Wild Series of RocKy Heathy hills one towering over another, in point of view. perhaps one of the most Romantic Scenery in the South of Scotland, also from the Summit upwards of 30 Lochs Can be Counted (on a fine day). The Merrick is on the farm of Stroan and Estate of Galloway on its Summit is a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] Called by ◬ [Trigonometrical] party Merick Gt. Int. [Great Intermediate] |
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List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 26 -- Parish of Minnigaff -- Plan 13B. Trace 1
Object - Merrick - A Mountain
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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FANG OF MERRICK |
Fang of Merrick |
Robert Wilson N Culsharg Newton Stewart
Robert McMillan N & S Palgown Newton Stewart |
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A considerable flat of land lying between the Merrick and Kirriereoch hill the Surface of which is RocKy and Rough Pasture It is Situated on the farms of stroan and Kirriereoch |
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RED GLEN |
Red Glen |
Robert Wilson N Culsharg Newton Stewart
Robert McMillan N & S Palgown Newton Stewart |
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A Small Glen the Banks of which is red Clay Mixed with a few Stone, (hence the name) Situated at the N. [North] East end of Kirriereoch Hill and on the farm of Stroan. In the Bottom of the Glen A Small Stream runs for which no name can be obtained. |
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List of Names collected by [John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner ] -- [Page] 27 -- Parish of Minnigaff -- Plan 13B. Trace 1
Object - Fang of the Merrick - A flat of land
- Red Glen - a Glen
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
July 6th 1849 |
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KIRRIEREOCH HILL |
Kirriereoch Hill |
Robert McMillan N & S Palgown Newton Stewart
Alexander McSkimming n Kirriereoch Newton Stewart |
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[Situation] A large range of hill almost as high as the MerricK and devided from it by a Considerable flat called the Fang of the MerricK, see description, the Surface of which is RocKy Pasture on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Kerrioch Cont. Pt. [Contact Point] This hill is situated on the farms of Kirriereoch and Tarfassoch extending East and West along the Boundary between the Shires of Ayr and Kirkcudbright From its Summit A Commanding And interesting prospect Can be obtained of part of the Counties of Ayr Wigtown and Kirkcudbright, West Highlands Ailsa Craig Morne Mountains, in Ireland, and the Isle of Man |
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List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 28 -- Parish of Minnigaff -- Plan 13B.
Object - Kirriereoch Hill A Hill
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Exr [Examiner]
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CANTIN HEADS |
Cantin Heads |
Alexander McSkimming n Kirriereoch Newton Stewart |
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The top of a range of Precipice and Tumbling Rocks extending East and West from a little North of the Merrick to near Cross Burn along the Southern Side of a range of hills. Viz Torrs and hill of Kirriereoch |
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KIRSHINNOCH BURN |
Kirshinnoch Burn |
Robert McMillan N&S Palgown Newton Stewart
James McMillan N.S ClerKmalloch Newton Stewart |
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A Small stream gathering at the North Side of the Merrick and flowing in a westerly direction joins Cross Burn a little South West of the Torrs of Kirriereoch from thence it runs in a South Westerly direction taKing the name Kirriemore Burn, to its influx with the River Minnock a little South of Suil Linn |
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Object - Cantin Heads - Top of Precipice
- Kirshinnoch Burn - A Stream
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
July 7th. 1849 |
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TORRS OF KIRRIEREOCH |
Torrs of Kirriereoch |
Alexander McSkimming n Kirriereoch Newton Stewart
Robert McMillan N&S Palgown Newton Stewart |
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A tolerable Sized hill on the farm of Kiriereoch and Tarfassoch the Surface of which is Rocky Pasture, (forming part of a range of hills) on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Kerrioch Lower or West |
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CAIRNYRA |
Cairnyra |
Alexander McSkimming n Kirriereoch Newton Stewart
Robert McMillan N&S Palgown Newton Stewart |
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A large Granite rock on the Torrs of Kirriereoch and on the Boundary between Ayrshire and the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright how the name has arisen is not Known in the Locality |
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Object - Torrs of Kirriereoch - A Hill
- Cairnyra - A Stone
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
July 7th. 1849 |
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BLACK GAIRY |
Black Gairy |
Robert Wilson N Culsharg Newton Stewart
Robert McMillan N&S Palgown Newton Stewart |
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A large Rocky precipice of considerable elevation extending East and West along the Northern Sides of the MerricK and GarlaiKen forming a prominent feature in the distance, from the Road between Ayr and Newton Stewart, Mr. Robert McMillan of Palgown says that Eagles are in the habit of building here- |
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GARLAIKEN |
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Object - Black Gairy - A Precipice
- Garlaiken - A Hill
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] July 7th. 1849 |
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BLACK GUTTER |
Black Gutter |
Robert McMillan N&S Palgown Newton Stewart
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This name applies to the most prominent part of BlacK Gairy, where the Eagles are in the habit of building their nests, It is a large Gut or Cavity in the face of the precipice extending from the Tops to near the Bottom, hence in all probability arises the name, here it forms the Boundary between the farms of Stroan and Palgown |
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List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 32 -- Parish of Minnigaff -- Plan 13B. Trace 1
Object - Black Gutter - A Precipice
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] July 7th. [1849] |
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BOG OF THE GAIRY |
Bog of the Gairy |
William Mcmillan n.s. Palgown (via) Newtonstewart
James McMillan n.s. GlecKmalloch (via) Newtonstewart |
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A Small portion of flat swampy land, on the farm of "Palgown" & lying in the hollow which intervenes between the base of "BlacK Gairy" (which is the northern base of the MerricK") and Kirriereoch Hill, it derives its name from being situated at the foot of BlacK Gairy it [Liel] is a coarse Kind of Hay, called bog hay" |
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List of Names collected by 2nd. Corpl [Corporal] Mechan RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners] Final Exr. [Examiner] -- [Page] 33 -- Parish of Minnigaff --
Object - Bog of the Gairy - A small tract of land.
[Signed] John Mechan
2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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KIRRIEMORE HILL |
Kirriemore Hill |
Robert McMillan N&S Palgown Newton Stewart
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A tolerable Sized hill on the farm of Kirriemore (hence the name) the Surface of which is RocKy Pasture on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Catty-Moor Int. [Intermediate] This hill is the Lowest of a range of Hills diverging from the MerricK Westwards. towards the Water of MinnocK . |
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MULHAGENY BURN |
Mulhageny Burn |
Robert McMillan N&S Palgown Newton Stewart Robert Wilson N, Culsharg Newton Stewart |
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A Small Stream gathering on the farm of Palgown and off the Braes of Mulhageny (hence the name) and flowing in a Westerly direction to its influx with KirKennan Burn Convenient to KirKennan in Ruins |
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Object - Kirriemore Hill - A Hill
- Mulhageny Burn - A Stream
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] July 7th. 1849 |
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KIRKENNAN BURN |
KIrkennan Burn |
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BENMORE |
Benmore |
Robert Wilson n. Culsharg Newton Stewart
Robert McMillan N & S Palgown Newton Stewart |
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A considerable hill on the farm of Palgown the Surface of which is RocKy Pasture, on its Summit is a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Benmoor |
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BRAES OF MULHAGENY |
Braes of Mulhageny |
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Object - Kirkennan Burn - A Stream
- Benmore - A Hill
- Braes of Mulhageny _ A RocKy Slope
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] July 7th. [1849] |
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DUNNANCE |
Dunnance |
Robert Wilson N Culsharg Newton Stewart
Robert McMillan N & S Palgown Newton Stewart
James McMillan CleKmallocK Newton Stewart |
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A tolerable sized hill Situared on the farm of Palgown the surface of which is RocKy Pasture. It forms one of the range of hills extending Westwards, from the MericK towards the River MinnocK on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Kerioch or Dinins |
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Object - Dunnance - A Hill
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BRAES OF MULHAGENY |
Braes of Mulhageny
Braes of Mulhageny |
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A tolerable sized rocky slope on the Dunnance farm of Pulgown, the Rocks are of medium Size thickly studded |
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KIRN BRAE |
Kirk Brae |
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A Small rocky slope near the western base of "Benyellary". a short distance S.W. [South West] of it. "Kirn Burn" meanders past, hence the name |
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WHITE STRAND |
White Strand |
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A streamlet rising upon a small rocKy eminence, called Craigtersan (near the Summitof "GarlaiKen ") & meandering a short distance in a S. [South] Westerly direction, joins "kirKennan Burn". |
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Object - Brae of Mulhageny - A Rocky slope
- Kirn Brae - A rocKy slope
- White Strand -
[Signed] John Nish C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
22nd. June 1849 |
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NAVE OF THE SPIT |
Nave of the Spit
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A hollow between the Hills of GarlaiKen & Benyellary, the name is said to be derived from a bend in the fence between the before mentioned Hills. |
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KIRN BURN |
Kirn Burn
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William McMillan n & S Palgown Newton Stewart
James McMillan n & s GlicKmalloch Newton Stewart |
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A Small stream rising on the farm of Palgown & at the bases of Mid Lump & Benyellary it retained this name until its junction with Kirkennan Burn. |
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Object - Nave of the spit - a Hollow
- Kirn Burn - A Stream
[Signed] John Nish C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
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CRAIGTERSAN |
Craigtersan |
William McMillan n. & S. Palgown by Newton Stewart
James McMillan n.& S GlicKmalloch by Newton Stewart |
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A small eminence of RocKy pasture on the farm of Palgown situated on the S.E. [South east] side of GarlaiKen hill & estate of the Earl of Galloway |
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GARLAIKEN |
GarlaiKen |
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A lofty rocky heathy hill on the farms of Palgown & Stroan S.W. [South West] of the MinnicK & commanding an interesting picturesque view of part of the Counties of Ayr, Wigtown & the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, this Hill is very little inferior to the MerricK in magnitude |
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Object - Craigtersan -an Eminence
- GarlaiKen - a Hill
[Signed] John Nish C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
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KIRKENNAN BURN |
Kirkennan Burn
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A Small Stream rising near the Nave of the Spit & at the bases of the Garlaiken & Benyellary Hills running in a S.W. [South West] direction into the Water of MinnocK |
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BENYELLARY |
Benyellary
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A large lofty rocky heathy hill on the farms of Palgown & Stroan W. [West] of the Merrick, it will class in the same magnitude as Garlaiken Hill. |
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Object - Kirkennan Burn - a Stream
- Benyellary - a Hill
Entry for Mid Lump is scored out
[Signed] John Nish C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
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BROADS OF THE MERRICK |
Broads of the Merrick |
Robert Wilson n. Culsharg Newton Stewart
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A Small portion of flat Land situated near the Summit of the MerricK, (hence the name) lying between a precipice on the East the course of the Gloon Burn on the South and BlacK Gairy on the North, the Surface of which is Rough Pasture thinly interspersed with a few Small Rocks. It is on the farm of Stroan. |
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GLOON BURN |
Gloon Burn |
Robert Wilson n. Culsharg Newton Stewart
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A Small mountain Stream gathering on the South Side of the merricK and on the farm of Stroan flowing in a S. [South] Easterly direction empties itself into Buchan Burn Convenient to Craignine. |
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Object - Broads of the Merrick - A portion of Land
- Gloon Burn - A Stream
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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SCARS OF BENYELLARY |
Scars of Benyellary |
Robert Wilson n. Culsharg Newton Stewart
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A high RocKy Precipice Situated on the east side of Benyellary (hence the name) and on the farm of Stroan quite impassible with the exception of a portion Convenient to the Source of Gloon Burn |
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BENYELLARY |
Benyellary |
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BUCHAN BURN |
Buchan Burn |
Robert Wilson n. Culsharg Newton Stewart
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A tolerable Sized Mountain Stream Gathering at the east Base of the MerricK and on the farm of Stroan. flowing in a Southerly direction falls into Loch Truil |
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Object - Scars of Benyellary - A Rocky Precipice
- Benyellary - A Hill
- Buchan Burn - A Stream
[Signed] John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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RIG OF THE GLEN |
Rig of the Glen |
Robert Wilson n. Culsharg Newton Stewart
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A portion of the South Side of the MerricK extending S.[South] East and N.[North] West. and Situated between the Gloon and Kirn Burn the Surface of which is RocKy Pasture, interspersed with Tumbling RocKs, it is on the farm of Stroan. gloon signifies dreary or darK, & this being a very gloomy place causes it to taKe its present appellation. |
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KIRN BURN |
Kirn Burn |
Robert Wilson n. Culsharg Newton Stewart
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A Small Stream gathering near the Top of the MerricK on the farm of Stroan and flowing in A S. E. [South Easterly] direction empties itself into Buchan Burn + Convenient to Rig of Culsharg. |
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MERRICK |
Merrick |
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Object - Rig of the Glen - The Side of a Hill
- Kirn Burn - A Stream
- Merrick - A mountain
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RIG OF CULSHARG |
Rig of Culsharg |
Robert Wilson n. Culsharg Newton Stewart
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Robert McMillan n. s Palgown Newton Stewart
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A Small RocKy Heathy hull on the farm of Buchan extending north and south from near Craignine towards Loch Enoch. on the South end is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party. Boffin Lower It has derived its name from bring in Sight of Culsharg house |
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HELLEN'S STONE |
Hellen's Stone
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Robert Wilson n. Culsharg Newton Stewart
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Object - Rig of Culsharg - A Hill
- Hellen's Stone - A Stone
[Signed] W Driscoll Gossett Lt. R.E. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
Sep [September] 30 1849
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