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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE ISLAND | Eagle Island | John Denniston Gatehouse Map of property |
030 | A small Island near the North end of Loch Grannoch, which was formerly resorted by Eagles hence the name. |
| BACK HILL OF ORCHARS | Back Hill of Orchars | William McMichael Drumore via Gatehouse John Denniston Gatehouse |
030 | A large rocky hill, on the farm of orchars from which it derives its name. upon its Summit stands a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party 'orchard W. [West] hip' |
| FELL OF FLEET | Fell of Fleet | William McMichael Drumore Ainslie's Map 1819 Map of Property |
030 | A large rocky hill on the farm of orchars, immediately at its Western base lies Loch Fleet from which circumstance the Hill takes its name. The Summit of this hill commands, an extensive view of Galloway & some parts of Ayrshire & Dumfriesshire & the Isle of Man upon it stands a ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called by Trig [Trigonometrical] party 'orchard O.S.' |
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[Page] 18List of Names collected by John Mechan Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
Plan 30 A Trace 3
Parish of Girthon
Object
Eagle Island - An Island
Back Hill of Ochars - A Hill
Fell of Fleet - A Hill
[Signed] John Mechan
Lce Corpl. RS&M [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
1st. Sept. [September] 1848
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