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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| CASTLEHILL | Castlehill | New Statistical Account. Origines Parochials Scotiae. John Alton, Occupier. James Templeton, Auldton. Archibald Templeton, Torland. John Gibson, Parish Schoolmaster. |
018.15 | "Castlehill and Cairnsilloch, near the village of Dalserf, were no doubt, as their names intimate, once remarkable places". New Statt: Account The old residence of the Hamiltons of Dalserf, was at "Auldton", but there is still older site at "Castlehill", where probably the Cumins had their residence, and from which several royal charters are dated". Origines Parrchials Scotiae. This name now applies to a cotter's house occupied by a servant of the Duke of Hamilton, whose property it has been for a considerable time. None of the personal authorities quoted, remember of an ancient house, or the ruins or remains of such being here. There is an extensive orchard here. |
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