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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAGGY BRAE | Craggy Brae | John Gill, James Martin M.D., Estate Plan (Barony of Hopetoun). | 047.13 | This name applies to the side of a hill which slopes to Elvan Water, on the farm of North Shortcleuch. There are a few rocks on this brae hence the name. |
| ELVAN WATER | Elvan Water, Elvanfoot Water, Elwan Water. | G.V. Irving Esqr. (Newton Ho.), Joseph Keir (Newton Ho.), James Martin M.D., Co, Map (Forest's), Estate Plan (Barony of Hopetoun), Chalmer's Caledonia. | 047.13 | This name applies to a fine stream formed by the junction of Shortcleuch Water and Lead Burn, it falls into the River Clyde opposite Newton House, and the small hamlet near the margin of the water at this place, is called Elvanfoot. |
| WHEELHOLM | Wheelholm | Robert McMoran, Thomas Gibson, Co. Map (Forest's). | 047.13 | A small hut or cottage near the Elvan Water about one mile west from Elvanfoot. |
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