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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEGGARS KNOWE | Beggars Knowe Beggars Knowe Beggars Knowe |
Robert McCourtie James Sproat John McCaul |
016 | [Situation] A few chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Moss Roddock Loch. A Knoll or eminence on the Farm of Tower the Surface of which is rocky heathy pasture. It took its name in Consequence of Beggars halting until a late hour of the night, before venturing to Tower farm house to seek refuge for the following night. - |
| BROWN KNOWES | Brown Knowes Brown Knowes Brown Knowes |
James Sproat James McCourtie John McCaul |
016 | [Situation] About 3/8 mile E. by S. [East by South] of Moss Roddock Loch. A Small hill of ridge like shape on the farm of Torlane the surface of which is heathy pasture. Within its range are three or four small eminences which give rise to the name Knowes. |
| GARSTUBBAN (Site of) | Garstubon (Site of) Garstubban (Site of) Garstubbin Garstubbon |
James Sproat John McCaul Val: [Valuation] Roll (ancient) Val: [Valuation] Roll (modern) |
016 | [Situation] About 1/2 mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Moss Roddick Loch. The Site of an old house which formerly had a farm of land attached which is now blended with the farm of Grennan. |
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