OS1/20/39/42
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRNY RIG | Birnie Rig Birnie Rig |
James Hunter John McCaul |
016 | [Situation] About 10 chains S.W. [South West] by South of Barscobe Loch. A small hill on the [farm] of Barscobe the soil of [which] is arable land, previous to Cultivation it had [been] Covered over with heath. [furze] which possibly it took [its name] as burned heath signifys [Birny ] in the Scotch Dialect. |
| BURNTLAND HILL | Burntland Hill Burntland Hill |
James Hunter John McCaul |
016 | [Situation] About 1/4 mile S.S. [South South] West of Barscobe Loch. A hill on the farm of [Barscobe] the soil of which is arable [land] previous to cultivation it [had] been growing over with heath and burned, hence the [name]. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 42Parish of Balmaclellan
Form 136
Page 92 - Birnie Rig
88 - Burntland Hill
Birny . covered with the scorched
stains of heat that has been
set on fire. Having a rough
or stunted stem applied to
plants i.e. like the stems of
burnt heath furze etc. etc.
Scott: Dicty [Scottish Dictionary]
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