OS1/11/16/72
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Hills | Pentalnd Hills | John Finnie Swanston John Corron Comiston |
006 | A range of hills extending about 12 miles from East to West by 1½ miles in breadth commencing at Hillend Hill about 3 miles South of Edinburgh & terminating at Maiden Hill along the South West Boundary of the County. They are very lofty having a smooth surface consisting of Healthy Pasture. the altitude of the highest [Which is Allermair Hill] being 1600ft [feet] above the sea level and presenting one Alpine range, of an undulating pasture which gives to the Scene a sublime aspect. |
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[Page] 72P [Plan] 6 C
list of names collected by John E. Daveran R S [Royal Sappers] & Miners
Pentland Hills Object: a range of Hills
[Township or Parish] Colinton
[Bottom of page] John E. Daveran
March 10th 18-- [last two digits caught in the fold of the page]
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Allermair Hil is now known as "Allermuir Hill"Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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