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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gait Crook | Gait Crook Gait Crook Gait Crook |
Revd. [Reverend] John S. Gibson Mr. H. McMorran Mr. Adam Brown, Helmburn |
015.01 | The Name applies to a wooded Slope, and to a bend in Ettrick Water. The word "Gait" is the Scotch term for a Goat. It is supposed therefore that the name has originated from Goats having formerly browsed on the Slope. |
| Ferny Knowe | Ferny Knowe Ferny Knowe Ferny Knowe |
Mr. James Gibson, Shaws Mr. Thomas Heard, Shaws Mr. James Hogg, Rabethall |
015.01 | A Slight eminence Situated on the farm of Shaws. |
| Bailie Burn | Bailie Burn Bailie Burn Bailie Burn |
Mr. James Gibson, Shaws Mr. Adam Brown (Helmburn) Mr. Hugh McMorran |
015.01 ; 015.02 ; 015.05 ; 015.09 | A considerable Stream having its origin on the farm of Shaws, and flowing in a Northerly Course, unites with Ettrick Water. |
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Described by John Callanan Lce [Lance] Corpl [Corporal] RE [Royal Engineers]
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