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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST CAIRN HILL | West Cairn Hill | Archibald Marshall, Causeyend Midcalder John Ormiston, East Cairns Mid Calder |
016 | A large rocky heathy hill of Considerable elevation on the farms of "East Cairns" 'West Cairns' and 'East Colzium', it is situated at the western extremity of the 'Pentland Hills', and forms one of that range. There is a large ancient Cairn on the Sumit of 'East Cairn Hill' or 'Harper Rig' which the authorities here given say has given rise to the names. On this hill are three Trigl [Trigonometrical] stations Called by Trigl [Trigonometrical] party "Cairn Hill west" 'Colzium Hill E. [East]' & Colzium Hill South. |
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[Page] 35List of Names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] Robert Miller 1st Examiner
Plan 16 B & Trace No. 3
[Object] A Hill
[Parish] Mid Calder
[Signed] Robert Miller c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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