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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORPHICHEN HILLS | Torphichen Hills Torphichen Hills Torphichen Hills |
Revd [Reverend] J. Duns Mr. D. Thomson Mrs. Dale |
005 | [Situation] From 1/8 to about 5/8 mile East by North of the village of Torphichen This small, though prominent range of trap hills rises to a considerable height On the E. [East] of the village of Torphichen, they are of singular formation, running from S.W. [South West] to N.E. [North East] in a succession of wave like ridges, the N. [North] E [East] & South sides falling very abruptly and very steep - Mr Duns states that these wavy ridges Commence from the precipice South, Called "The Craigs" and Continue in the same direction through the County to the Firth of Forth and that a Corresponding Chain Commences On the Opposite Coast of Fifeshire - These hills have a very uneven surface, and are covered with furze & rough pasture but still affords good grazing for cattle - They are chiefly the property of Lord Torphichen |
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[page] 47Ph [Parish] of Torphichen -- Sheet 5, No 14, -- T. [Trace] 2
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