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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TOR OF CRAIGACH | The Tor of Craigach | Rev [Reverend] Thomas Bell Kirkland Cottage Thomas Morland Joiner Lochna via Stranraer |
009 | An ancient moat Standing on Kirkland hill it is Said to have been erected by The Danes as a place of defence the proprietor Sir Andrew Agnew [wont] allow either the moat or the land immediately adjoining it to be ploughed its Summit commands a fine & extensive view of the Surrounding Country There is a Trig [Trigonometrical] Station upon it called by Trig [Trigonometrical] Party Weirstone Hill after the adjacent farm of Weirstone. |
| BUSHY BIEL | Bushy Biel | Thomas Morland Joiner Lochna via Stranraer William Ross Dinduff by Stranraer |
009 | A portion of the Kirkland land of about 5 acres with the Small dwelling house is called Bushy Biel at the time being covered with bushes it was considered a place of Shelter for the Cattle etc. the Scots term for Shelter being Beil hence, Bushy Biel it is occupied by James Dorman & is a Sublet of the Low Kirkland farm |
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[Page] 81 -- List of Names collected by John Mechan Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. ExaminerPlan 9 B -- [Parish] of Leswalt
Object
Tor of Craigach - Moat
Bushy Biel - House & Farm
[Signed] 27th February 1847
John Mechan
Pte RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
1st Examiner
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