OS1/25/20/17
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE HILL | Castle Hill | Thomas Henderson, Horseshead Benjamine Gordon, Bogside |
140 | [Situation] In the N. [North] Western portion of the parish An eminence of some height, planted with young fir, having forest trees interspered, & having also a Danish Camp of Some notriety on its summit. It is close by Bogside railway station |
| BURROWINE MOOR | Burrowine Muir Burrowine Muir Burrowun Burrowane |
James Johnston Esqr. Sands Benjamin Gordon, Bogside Orthy. [Ortgography] Val. [Valuation ] Roll of Co. [County]1857.58 Stobie's Co[County] map. |
140 | [Situation] In the N. [North] western portion of the parish A Small tract of reclaimed muir being on the South Side of Bogside & on the property James Johnston Esqr. Sands |
| BLENKEERIE | Blenkeerie Blenkeerie Blinkeerie Blenketly |
Rent receipt Margaret Cousin, occupier Val. [Valuation] Roll of Co. [County] 1857.58 Stobie's Co[County] map |
140 | [Situation] In the N. [North] western portion of the parish. A substantially built farm house, two stories high, having a Small garden Suitable offices & an arable farm attached. It is the property of Lady Keith. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 17Parish of Culross -- Sheet 140 No 11 Trace 6
Burrowine Moor
It is preferable to write the English word Moor
instead of Muir in this case as in Culross Moor page 68
So we have hitherto written moor instead of muir on the plan when the name
applies to a moor.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, John Burt
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
