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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOW MOSS | Flow Moss | Estate Map Co. [County] Map (Johnson's) Co. [County] Map (Lambs) Mr Mather, Factor William Clement, Farmer. |
019.13 | This name applies to a large extent [of] moor S.E. of Blackwoodhill Dam [or] Loch Goin. There are many patches of soft springy moss running in various directions through this part of the moor from which fact probably the name is derived. These mossy patches [are] fast disappearing, through drainage but the name is retained. |
| SIMON LAW | Simon Law | Mr Mather, Factor Robert Currie Bar: [Baron] officer John Scott, Farmer |
017.10 | This name applies to a very obscure mound close to the Glasgow turn[pike] road. It is conjectured among the people here, that justice at one time [was] dispensed from this place, the judge presiding at the top, & the people congregated around its base. |
| BORELAND BRIDGE | Boreland Bridge | Mr Mather, Factor Robert Currie Bar: [Baron] officer |
017.13 | A bridge carrying the Glasgow turnpike road over the Boreland Burn. |
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