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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
PURGATORY Purgatory
Purgatory
Purgatory
Mr McKetterick Glen Mills [Dumfries]
John Hope Tailor Cluney [Dumfries]
Thomas Corrie Clunney [Dumfries]
027 This name applies to the Portion of Collochan Burn from where it enters into Cargen Glen, to its influx to Cargen Water. it has a very dark dreary looking appearance (hence its name) and is also very much frequented by people from the surrounding country.
HOOD'S HILL Hood's Hill
Hood's Hill
Hoods Hill
Mr McKetterick Glen [Mills]
John Hope Tailor Clunney [Dumfries]
J. Anderson Manse of [Dunscore]
027 A considerable hill on the farms of Clunney &. Collochan the soil of which is chiefly arable land with a small portion planted with mixed wood. formerly there was a house on it which was Occupied by a man the name of Hood hence its name

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List of Names collected by David Hannay C. [Civilian] Assistant. -- June 29th [1848]
Parish of Terregles
Plan -- Trace
27C -- 1

Objects
Purgatory - A dark portion of Cargen Glen
Hood's Hill - A Hill

[signed] D. [Hannay] C.A [Civilian Assistant]

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