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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INKS MOSS | Inks Moss Inks Moss Inks Moss |
John McHarg farmer Mr. James Cannon Carseriggan James McCrea |
012 | [Situation] 5¼ Miles N by W. [North by West] of Kirkcowan Village and 1 Mile East of Tarf Water A large wet Moss it is the property of the Marquis of Bute. Etymology not known, Supposed to have taken name from a portion of low lying rough pasture on the North West Side of the mosS D.R. c/a [civilian assistant] |
| CRAIGNARBIE | Craignarbie Craignarbie |
John McHarg farmer James McCrea Low Airies |
012 | [Situation] NW by W. [North West by West] of Kirkcowan Village and 1 Mile East of Tarf Water. A small patch of high rough pasture having a small rock thereon in Ink Moss. it is the property of the Marquis of Bute. |
| KNOWES O' THE RUE | Knowes O The Rue Knowe O' the Rue |
John McHarg farmer George McHaffie Esqr. |
012 | 5 Miles N.W. by W [North West by West] of Kirkcowan Village and South of Ink Moss. A small range of rocky heights. exhibiting a white appearance. it is the property of the Marquis of Bute. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 6Parish of Kirkcowan
Inks Moss - Form 136 -- Page 26
Craignarbie- Form 136 -- Page 26
Knowes O' the Rue - Form 136-- Page 26
"Creag" - A rock, a craig. Gaelic Dictionary
"Know"- A little hill, a hillock. Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary.
"to Row, Roo or Rue" To row sheep, to pluck the wool from live sheep instead of shearing it. Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, DANIALSAN
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