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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DYKEHEAD | Dykehead | Revd Alexander McLean Revd James Walker Mr Walter Watson Johnston's County Map dated 1816 Forrest's County Map |
021.10 | A small cothouse thatched and in good repair. Property of Robertson Tutler Esqr |
| MAIDENWELLBROW | Medwynwellbrow TP | Revd Alexander McLean Revd James Walker Mr Walter Watson |
015.13 | A T.P on the Edinburgh road,one storey, slated, and in good repair.Full rates leviable. Property of the Road Trustees |
| PENTLAND HILLS | Pentland Hills First Class |
Revd Alexander McLean Revd James Walker Mr Walter Watson Statistical account of Lanarkshire |
015.13 | The portions of the Pentland Hills in Carnwath Parish extend Westwards as far as the Turnpike Road from Lanark to Edinburgh. |
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Maidenwellbrow T.P. Table of Toll at the TurnpikeMaiden Well in Edinburghshire and adjacent to this Turnpike, was shown to, and considered by the examiner, as the source of the North Medwyn; hence the original name in this case.But on reference to the field again it was found that both the Turnpike and Well took their names from an adjoining Hill called Maiden Hill, on the brow if which the Turnpike is situated. The Authorities now recommend maidenwellbrow T.P. to be written on the Plans
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