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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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Parish of Kirkhope
Sheet 15-1. 5 & 9
Described by John Callanan Lce [Lance] Corpl [Corporal] RE [Royal Engineers]

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