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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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MUIR'S PLACE | Muir's Place | Valuation Roll. John Muir, Pn. John Cooper, Gallowhill. R. Hamilton, Collector of Poor Rates |
018.14 | A well known name taken from the feuar who built the houses. They are situated on the west side of the Glasgow and Carlisle Road, a short distance south of the church. (quoad sacra) |
WEST MAUCHAN | West Mauchan. West Mauchin. Mauchan or Machan |
Estate Map. J. Marshall. Pn. Proprietor's Carts. Forest's Co. Map. Valuation Roll. Voter's List |
018.14 | This is a superior dwelling having offices for farm purposes attached, and occupied by the proprietor - J. Marshall Esqr. There are two "Machans" - east and west , both designated without reference to this position, which are relatively, more north and south than "east" and "west". Every person seams to understand this name derived from maukin, a hare, but custom has established the |
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