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List of names as written	Various modes of spelling	Authorities for spelling	Situation	Description remarks
FINGERSTANE CLEUCH	Fingerstane Cleuch	Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean Mr. Martin Porteous Mr. David Sanderson	021	A steep and rugged "Cleuch" with a stream in it of a short Course. origin of name unknown.
GARVAL SYKE	Garl Syke Garval Syke Garval Syke	Revd [Reverend] Alexander McLean Mr. Martin Porteous Mr David Sanderson. 6 Inch engraved sheet of Edinburghshire Adopted by the above authorities in preference to Garl Syke, as originally given.	021	A small stream which forms the Parish boundary to its confluence with the South Medwyn, which enters from Edinburghshire near the junction point of that Co: [County] with Peblees [Peebles] and Lanarkshires.
ROUGH SYKE	Rough Syke	Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean Mr. Martin Porteous Mr David Sanderson.	021	A small stream or rather succession of pools which are connected in winter but often dry in summer. its banks are steep and rugged from which it is probable its name is derived.
WHITE CRAIG	White Craig	Revd. [Reverend] Alexander McLean Mr. Martin Porteous Mr. David Sanderson Johnston's County Map dated 1816 Forrest's County Map.	021	A prominent rocky hill some of the rocks on its summit are visible at a Great distance, hence its name. (3rd. Class)

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Parish of Dunsyre

Examiners Comments:-
Garl Syke changed to Garval Syke

Sheet signed - F.E. Pratt
Capt. R. E. [Captain Royal Engineers]

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