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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRACK HILL | Brake Hill Brake Hill Brake Hill Brack Hill |
Thos. [Thomas] R. Scott Esq Rev John Jamieson Mr James Scott Plans of Muirkirk Ph [Parish] |
041 | A round prominent heathy pasture hill, somewhat steep to the east and west. The county boundary between Ayrshire & Lanarkshire passes over this hill. |
| BRACKENLEE SPOT | Brackenlee Spot Brackenlee Spot Brackenlee Spot Brackenless Spot |
Thos. [Thomas] R. Scott Esq Rev John Jamieson Mr James Scott Johnston & Forrest's Maps |
041 | The ruins of a farmsteading nothing remains but the walls of the dwellinghouse- |
| REE BURN | Ree Burn Ree Burn Ree Burn |
Thos [Thomas] R. Scott Esq Rev John Jamieson Mr James Scott |
041 | A small stream which takes its rise in the north base of Urit Hill, from surface water, and falls into the Water of Douglas near Parishholm at a sheep ree from which it derives its name. |
| SMITHY BURN | Smithy Burn Smithy Burn Smithy Burn |
Thos [Thomas] R. Scott Esq Rev John Jamieson Mr James Scott |
041 | A small stream which takes its rise in the north base of Urit Hill & falls into the Water of Douglas - Rapid & has a gravelly bed. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Transcriber's notes
Brack Hill. The Ayrshire Spelling has been preferred by the surveyor over that of the Authorities and the original Name scored out and amended.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
JCB
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