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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COAL BURN | Coal Burn | R Scott Esq Factor Rev J. Jamieson Mr Jas. [James] Scott |
037.06 | A small stream which rises on Meikle Auchenshelloch Hill & falls into "Galawhistle Burn". The name is derived from a slight vein of coal near it |
| DOUGLAS WATER | Water of Douglas Water of Douglas Water of Douglas Douglas Water Douglas Water Douglas Water Douglas Water Douglas Water Douglas Water |
Thos. [Thomas] R. Scott Esq Rev Jno [John] Jamieson Mr Jas. [James] Scott Name Sheet for Lesmahagow Ph [Parish] Johnston's Map Forrest's Map Statistical Account (note) p477 On re-reference to the Authorities Name Book of Lesmahagow |
037 | A large stream which rises on the base of Cairntable and traverses the entire length of the parish, touching in its course the village of Douglas; For a portion of its course it forms the boundary between the parishes of Carmichael & Lesmahagow. Falls into River Clyde. Its entire course is through level holmland. Gravelly bed - slow course - no rock at all on banks. |
| SHIEL BURN | Shiel Burn Shiel Burn Shiel Burn |
R. Scott Esq Factor Rev J. Jamieson Mr James Scott |
037.06 | A hill stream which takes its rise at the base of Burnt Rig. receives several smaller streams in its course towards Poniel Water which it joins near Brackenside |
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Transcriber's notes
Coal Burn. Although three Authorities are given, only one Spelling is shown.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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