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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
STROAN (in Ruins) Stroan (in Ruins) Robert Grierson n & s Lochrainy
William Armstrong n & s Holmhead by Minnyhive.
016 The ruins of a farm house on the farm of Stroan Attached to it is a farm of about 300 Acres of land the property of James Oswald Esqr. of Auchencruive, and is Occupied by Robert Howitson farmer, of Auchenbrigy.
STROAN HILL Stroan Hill Robert Grierson n & s Lochrainy
William Armstrong n & s Holmhead by Minnyhive.
016 A Small hill on the farm of Stroan, its Surface consists of rocky and rough pasture, and on its summit is a Trignl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party "Strowen.
MERRAN'S KNOWE Merran's Knowe Robert Grierson n & s Lochrainy
William Armstrong n & s Holmhead by Minnyhive.
016 A Small hill on the farm of Stroan, its surface consists of Heathy And rough pasture

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Parish of Dalry
Plan 16B Trace 2 [List of Names collected by] Thomas Smith C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]

Objects
Stroan (in Ruins) - Ruins of the farm house of Stroan
Stroan Hill - A hill
Merran's Knowe - A Hill

[Signed] Thomas Smith c/a [civilian assistant]
2nd March 1850

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