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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSSMYLOOF | Crossmyloof Crossmyloof Crossmyloof |
N Thomson of Camphill Mr William Kyle The voters List |
013.06 | A finely situated little village Situated on the road leading from Glasgow to Pollokshaws about 2 miles from the City. McDonald in his "Rambles round Glasgow" gives the following story respecting the derivation of the name - "The singular name of "Crossmyloof" is accounted for by a popular myth which is yet current in the surrounding County. It is said that, immediately before the battle of Langside, the forces of Queen Mary were drawn up on the site of the Village. A Council of war was meanwhile held at which it was debated whether they should, under the circumstances in which they were placed risk a collision with the troops of the Regent. The Queen always impetuous, was urgent that an attack should at once be made, from this rosolution several of her adherents attempted to dissuade her, Tired at lack of their importunities and eager to decide her fate, the Queen pulled an ebony crucifix from her breast, and laid it on her snowy palm, saying at the same time. As surely as that cross lies on my loof. I will this day fight the Regent" |
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