OS1/20/4/12
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAWNHEAD | Bawnhead Bawnhead |
James Fergusson James McClymont |
002 | [Situation] About one mile East of Clennoch A considerable Eminence on the farm of Glenhead, its surface consists of rough pasture. On the S.W. [South West] side of it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Bawnhead. |
| ALWHANNIE CLEUGH | Allwhannie Cleugh Allwhannie Cleugh |
James Fergusson Thomas Stewart |
002 | [Situation] About 2 miles E. [East] of Clennoch A small ravine on the farm of Nether Holm of Dalquhairn and situated a short distance South of "Allwhannie Knowes" hence the name. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 12Parish of Carsphairn
Form 136 Page
41 Bawnhead
40 Allwhannie Cleugh
Bawn is the Gaelic Bàn i.e. White, pale &c.
head is an english term added or Substituted
instead of some Gaelic noun originally used
Allwhannie appears to be from the Gaelic words Aill. A rough Steep,
a great Steep, a precipice, and Uaine green i.e. The green precipice
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
DANIALSAN, Gerald Cummins
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