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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TEROY FORT Teroy Fort John McBride Balkerr by Stranraer
Plan in possession of Mr. McBride
Hugh Graham Joiner Balkerr
Thomas Wallace Little Balyett by Stranraer
010 This name applies to a mound of earth and stones and is Said to be An Ancient Fort. the materials appear to have been laid on a rock naturally above the level of the ground around (no doubt it is to Save labour ) it is Situate on the Side of the Braes of Balkerr in a Commanding position there is a belief in the neighbourhood it formed one of a line of Forts in Connection with Innermessan Moat it is Sometimes Called a moat turn over [continued]

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Plan 10 D Trace 1 -- List of Names collected by L Corpl. [Lance Corporal] William Rogers R S & [Royal Sappers &] Miners 1st Examiner -- [Page] 21
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Name -- Object
Teroy Fort - Fort

[Signed] 20th. January 1847 by
William Rogers
L Corpl. R S & [Lance Corporal Royal Sappers] & Miners

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