OS1/35/2/97
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRN HILL | Cairn Hill | James Kennady via Kirkcolm Robert Cohrane North Cairn |
004 | A Large hill in the farmes of South and North Cairn. Well Known as Cairn Hill from which the Above Named farmes derive there Names, The Highest Part of this hill is Called Drum Hill. On which Stands a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] South Cairn. Another portion of this hill Is Called Little Drum divided from Drum by A fence See Trace No. 4 And is the property of the Erel of Stair, On this hill, but not the Highest Part There is one of the Ancient Cairns from which human Bones were extracted. Hence the farm Names South And North Cairn |
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[Page] 97List of Names collected by William BirKby 2d. Examiner
Plan 4A Trace 4
Parish of KirKcolm
Object
Cairn Hill - Hills
[Signed] William BirKby
Pte. RS [Private Royal Sappers] & Miners
1st December 1846
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