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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TOCHER KNOWES Tocher Knowes
Tocher Knowes
Tocher Knowes
Mr. Gilbert McKie
Mr. Alexander McDowall
George McHaffie Esqr.
007 [Situation] ¼ Mile North of the Farm house of High Eldrig
Several small rocky Knowes or hills on the farm of High Eldrig.
THE HA' HILL The Ha' Hill
The Ha' Hill
Alexander McDoual
George McHaffie Esqr.
006 [Situation] 1½ Miles South of Craigairie Fell
An oval shaped hill, covered with heath, at the south end of which is the site of Dervanenny Farm House, hence the name.
THE HA' HILL STRAND The Ha' Hill Strand
The Ha' Hill Strand
Alexander McDoual
George McHaffie Esqr.
006 [Situation] 1½ Miles South of Craigairie Fell
A small stream running by the East side of the Ha' Hill and falls into the River Tarf.

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Parish of KirKcowan

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45 Tocher Knowes
52 The Ha' Hill
52 The Ha' Hill Strand

[Notes]
'Tocher' -'The Dowery bought by a wife' Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary
'Knowe' - 'A little Hill' Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary
'Ha'. Haa, Haw' The Manor House The same with Hall [Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary
Strand, Strawn - 'A rivulet, A gutter' Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary

[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl. [Second Corporal]
RS & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]

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