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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE CAIRN | White Cairn White Cairn |
James Troyan George McHaffie Esqr, |
012 | [Situation] 3¾ Miles N.W. by W. [North West by West] of Kirkcowan Village and ¼ Mile North of High Airies Farm House. A large pile of stones irregular in appearance as never having been built there. they are on the farm of High Arries. |
| INSHANKS | Inshanks Inshanks |
James Troyan George McHaffie Esqr. |
012 | [Situation] N.W. [North West] by West of Kirkcowan Village and East of Tarf Water The remains of Stone Wall houses in a field. on the farm of Lower Eldrick. |
| DOON HILL | Doon hill Doon hill |
James Troyan George McHaffie Esqr. |
012 | [Situation] 6½ Miles N.W. by W [North West by West] of Kirkcowan Village and East of Tarf Water. A heathy hill on the farm of Lower Eldrick. |
| BLACK LOCH | Black Loch Black Loch Black Loch Black Loch of Balmenoch |
Mr. William Kelly Mr. William Milligan George McHaffie Esqr. John Lowe |
012 | [Situation] About the centre of the Parish & 4½ Miles NW [North West] of the Village of Kirkcowan. A lake in a Moor at the base of Fell Hill |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 7Parish of Kirkcowan
All places - Form 136 - Page 23
White Cairn - This appears to be an ancient cairn. There are many in the Country and little or nothing is know respecting this. W.G. St. R.E. [Sergeant Royal Engineers]
"Dun or uin" - A heap; a hill, hillock, mount; a fortified house or hill etc. Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary
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