OS1/11/16/93

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TODHOLE KNOWE Toddle Knowe John Finnie, Swanston
Robert Horsburgh, Swanston
006 A small eminence having a rocky heathy surface; this name is derived from a term applied to a fox "Tod", signifying the same
MIDDLE KNOWE Middle Knowe John Finnie, Swanston
Robert Horsburgh, Swanston
006 An eminence with a surface consisting of Rocky heathy Pasture & furze
BROOMIE KNOWE Brimie Knowe John Finnie, Swanston
Robert Horsburgh, Swanston
006 A very small Knoll or hillock on the farm of Swanston
STOTFOLD CRAIGS Stotfold Craigs John Finnie, Swanston
Robert Horsburgh, Swanston
006 This name applies to a ridge of precipitous rocks on the farm of Swanston, they formerly gave shelter to Stoats [Stots] or Bullocks which gave rise to the name

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[Page] 93
P. [Plan] 6.C List of Names collected by John E. Darnan RS [Royal Sappers] & Miners
[Trace] 5
[Object for Toddle Knowe, Middle Knowe and Brimie Knowe] Hill
[Object for Stotfold Craigs] Rocks
[Parish] Colinton

Transcriber's notes

Pre-populated Names "Todhole Knowe" and "Broomie Knowe" agree with map sheet but not with the spelling of entries on this page.

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