OS1/29/31/113
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIRLIE KNOWE | Mirlie Knowe Mirlie Knowe Mirlie Knowe |
Mr. James Simpson Ricalton Mr. George Douglas Plenderleith Mr. Robert Bell Plenderleith |
028.09 | [Situation] 1//2 mile West of Townfoot. An elevation of land on the farm of Ricalton th eproperty of John Scott Esqr of Letham |
| HOW BURN | How Burn How Burn How Burn |
Mr. James Simpson Mr. George Douglas Robert Bell |
027.12; 028.05: 028.09 |
[Situation] West of Mirlie Knowe. A small stream having its source on the farm of Brundonlaws flows in a Northerly direction and empties itself into the Oxnam Water |
| TOWNFOOT | Townfoot Townfoot Townfoot |
James Simpson George Douglas Robert Bell |
028.09 | [Situation] Towards the Sn [Southern] district. Three Cottages on the farm of Plenderleith, Occupied by farm labourers |
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[Page] 113Parish of Oxnam -- Sheet 28. 9 Trace 1 & 2
[Signed] J. G Andrew sr R.E. [sapper Royal Engineers]
Mirlie Knowe [Note] Mirlie - speckled Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Sc. Dicty. [Scottish Dictionary]
How Burn [Note] How - a hollow Dr.[Doctor] Jamieson's Sc. Dicty [Scottish Dictionary] Brockett's Glossary of North country words
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Trondragirl- Moderator, Douglas Montgomery
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