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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BERRY MOSS Berry Moss
Berry Moss
Berry Moss
Mark Sprot Esqr.
Mr. Willian Lambert.
Mr. Andrew Scott _
013.11 A small marsh, situated between "Clerklands, and "Greenhill", It would appear to have been much larger, but has been reduced by Draining -
It is said to have got this name from the quantity of wild berries, (called Cranberries,) which grew arround it - .
BIRKWOOD BURN Birkwood Burn
Birkwood Burn
Birkwood Burn
Mr. William Lambert
Mr. Andrew Scott
Mr. Thomas Grieve
013.11 A Small rivulet, having its Source in "Berry Moss" flowing in a Southeasterly direction, and emptying itself into The Ale, a short distance East of "Sinton Mill", this stream flows for a portion of Course through a part of Lilliesleaf Ph. [Parish], but the greater portion of it through this parish, It takes its name from a Farm Contiguous Called "Birkwood"

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Parish of Ashkirk
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