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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO CAIRNS | Two Cairns Two Cairns |
John McTier George McHaffie Esqr. |
012 | [Situation] 2 Miles South of Carseriggan Farm House The Southern and most prominent point of Shinnock Fell, very rocky, and the Cairns are merely a few stones thrown together as a land mark. |
| CULVENNAN FELL | Culvennan fell Culvennan fell Culvennan fell |
Mr. James Cannon Thomas Cumming George McHaffie Esqr. |
012 | [Situation] 3 Miles N. W [North West] of Kirkcowan & 2 Miles South of Carseriggan Farm House One of the Steepest hills in Wigtonshire, of a rugged, barren nature and is the most prominent of a range of hills through the Parish of Kirkcowan. |
| SHINNOCK FELL | Shinnock fell Shinnock fell Shinnock fell |
Mr. James Cannon Thomas Cumming George McHaffie Esqr. |
012 | [Situation] 2 Miles South of Carseriggan Farm House A large, steep, rugged hill, east of and adjoining Culvennan Fell. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 9Parish of Kirkcowan
Form 136
Page 45 - Two Cairns
43 - Culvennan Fell
43 - Shinnock Fell
[Note below entry for Culvennan Fell]
"Cul" - The back of any thing,
"Minnean" A little kid etc.
Gaelic Dictionary
"Fell" - A wild and rocky
hill. Scottish Dictionary
[Note below entry for Shinnock Fell]
"Fell". A wild and rocky hill. High land
only fit for pasture.
Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary.
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W S Loop Sec Corpl. [Second Corporal]
RS&M [Corporal Royal Sappers & Miners]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Chr1smac -Moderator, Douglas Montgomery
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