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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
HAUGH MOSS Haugh Moss William McMichael Drumore via Gatehouse
John Denniston Gatehouse
030 A considerable tract of moss on the farm of Round Fell, it is bounded on the south by Round Fell (a Hill) on the East by Pallough burn & on the north by the high road from New Galloway to Newton stewart.
ROUND FELL Round Fell William McMichael Drumore
Samuel McClelland Esq Gatehouse
030 A large hill which gives name to the farm upon which it stands. The surface consists of Rocky & heathy pasturage upon its summit stands ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] Called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party 'Kitterick'
GOAT LUMPS Goat Lumps William McMichael Drumore
Samuel McClelland Esq. Gatehouse
030 A slight ravine formed by large tumbling rocks, it stands upon the summit of Round Fell & took its name from being the haunt of the Goats, grazing upon the farm

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List of Names collected by John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
Plan 30A
Parish of Girthon
Objects
Haugh Moss - A Moss
Round Fell - A Hill
Goat Lumps - A Ravine

[Signed] 1st Sept. [September] 1848
John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]

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