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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMEL HILL | Hamel Hill Hamel Hill Hamel Hill |
John Ord McKenzie Esqr. Rev.[Reverend] Dr.[Doctor] Aiton Mr John Smith | 027.08 | A prominent knoll, partly planted, at the E [East] base of White Hill. Property of John Ord McKenzie. |
| MARCH BURN | March Burn March Burn March Burn March-burn |
John Ord McKenzie Esqr. Rev.[Reverend] Dr.[Doctor] Aiton Mr John Smith Statistical Acct. [Account] of Lanarkshire |
027.03 | A small stream which rises between Black Mount and Newholm Hill, and after a short course falls into S.[South] Medwin a short distance N [North] of Capernaum, it formed a portion of the boundary between the parishes of Dolphinton & Walston prior to the erection of the Stone fence adjacent to it, hence its name. |
| WHITE HILL | White Hill Roberton Hill Roberton Hill Roberton Hill |
John Ord McKenzie Esqr. Rev.[Reverend] Dr.[Doctor] Aiton Alexander Cunningham Esqr. Mr John Smith |
027.03 | A round and very prominent hill producing excellent pasture, and affording a striking contrast to the neighbouring hill - Black Mount - from which circumstance it has probably derived its name. Property of John Ord McKenzie Esqr. |
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Written across columns 2 & 3 -This Hill is known by both names in the locality but Roberton Hill is the most prevailing name. The proprietor has been consulted and his mode has been adopted.
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