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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCKBREX WELL | Knockbrex Well Knockbrex Well |
Mr William Robinson George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 | [Situation] 1/4 Mile North of Knockbrex (Turnpike.) A mineral spring at one time much frequented for its medicinal properties. Regard for its water has for the last 20 years been gradually declining and is now but little used. |
| GHOST HOWE WELL | Ghost Howe Well Ghost Howe Well |
Thomas McClymont George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 | [Situation] 1/4 Mile S.W [South West] of Knockbrex Turnpike. A large Well or Pool of Stagnant water. It has no visible outlet except after heavy rains and is seldom known to change its level. |
| CRAIGENBUYS | Craigonbuys Craigenbuys |
Mr Thomas McClymont George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 | [Situation] 1/2 Mile South of Knockbrex Toll Gates. A Rocky Hill called by the Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Knockbrack Quarry" |
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[Page] 28Parish of Penninghame
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45 Knockbrex Well
46 Ghost Howe Well
46 Craigenbuys
[Note] "Craig" A rock - Creag Gaelic -
"Buidhe" yellow, of a gold colour
"Gaelic Dictionary"
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Chr1smac -Moderator, JCB
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