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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BLAWBAR Blawbar Thomas Johnstone, John Wilson Esqr., James Wilson. 053 A ridge topped hill over which the boundary between the counties of Dumfries and Lanark passes.
CAPLAW RIG Caplaw Rig Thomas Johnstone (Troloss), John Wilson Esqr. (Nunnery), James Wilson (Glenochar). 053 A ridge topped hill partly on the farm of Troloss, the boundary between the Cos. of Dumfries and Lanark passes over this hill.
WELL HILL Well Hill, Wall Hill. James Wilson, John Wilson Esqr., Co. Map (Forest's), O.S. Plan of Dumfriesshire. 053 A fine prominent hill over which runs a stone wall which forms the boundary between the counties of Dumfries and Lanark; this hill is well known in the neighbourhood and is pronounced as if written Wal or Wall. Mr. John Wilson says this is provincialism and is intended to represent Well, as the wall over the top is of modern construction but the Well Path at the base has been known for centuries. There is also a fine spring well at the base, on the Well Path.

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