OS1/35/24/19
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RINGDOWN | Ringdown Ringdown Ringdown |
Alexander McHenry Alexander Douglas George McHaffie Esqr. |
011 | [Situation] ½ Mile East by South of Drumpail & North of Carscreugh Fell. A dwelling house and Office houses attached situate on a low heathy hill, known by the same name. |
| CARSCREUGH FELL | Carscrough Fell Carscreugh Fell |
Peter Douglas George McHaffie Esqr. |
011 | In the N.E. [North East] part of the Parish. A large heathy hill belonging to the farm of Carscreugh. The property of the Earl of Stair. |
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[Page] 19Parish of Old Luce
Ringdown - Form 136 page 42
Crascreugh Fell - Form 136 page 43
'Carse' Low and fertile land, generally that which is adjacent to a river. Dr. [Doctor Jamieson's Scottish Dictioary
'Cruach' A pile, heap a stack; a high hill
'Criadh' Clay Gaelic Dictionary
'Fell' A wild and rocky hill; high land only fit for pasture Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary.
Soldiers Hill - See Name Lists Plan 17B
On the top of Carscreugh Fell
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