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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKCRAIG HILL | Black Craig Black Craig Blackcraig Hill |
William McMichael n & s Laggan Robert Logan n & s Corriedoo x Robert Grierson n & s Lochrainy x William Ferguson n & s Knockman William Armstrong n & s HolmHead by Minnyhive |
016 | A large range of hill on the farms of Blackcraig & Troquhain, its surface consists of rocky heathy pasture. On a small eminence on its East side, is a Trignl. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] Party "Currydoo hill" this Eminence is on the farm of Blackcraig and is locally known by the name Knocknaun about eight or ten chains north of this - and on the Summit of the range of Blackcraighill is a cairn called "Cairn Molly" this latter does not Occur on this plan. |
| KNOCKNAUN | Knocknaun | William McMichael n & s Laggan Robert Logan n & s Corriedoo |
016 | A Small hill On the farm of Blackcraig & Curydow, it is situated within the range of Blackcraig Hill its surface consists of Ry.H.P. [Rocky Heathy Pasture] And on its Summit is a Trig. [Trigonometrical] station called by Trig. [Trigonometrical] party - "Currydoo hill". |
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[Page] 42Parish of Balmaclellan
Plan 16B Trace 5 [List of Names collected by] Thomas Smith C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
Objects
Black Craig + Blackcraig Hill - A hill - This should be Blackcraig Hill
Knocknaun - A hill
[Signed] Thomas [Smith c/a civilian assistant]
11th March [1850]
[Signed] William Driscoll Gosset
Lieut. R.Engrs. [Lieutenant Royal Engineers]
Sepr. 30/50 [September 30th 1850]
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