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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairnweil Hill | Cairnweil Hill | Alex. Todd, East Cairnweil, By Sandhead. Alex. McMakan , Sandhead. |
22 | A considerable hill on which there is a Trig. Station called by Trig Party "Cairn Wheel". It command a pretty good view of the surrounding county and is situated on the Farm of East Cairnweil a short distance N.W. [north west] of the farm house. |
| Dry Arch | Dry Arch | John Neilson, Moat Slap Post Office. Jas. McNeillie, Blacksmith, Sandhead. |
22 | The name applies to an Arch Wheel which is built stone. It is situated on the road from Drummore to Stranraer and was built for the purpose of letting cattle pass and repass under the road, from one field to the other. It is a Co. Arch and on the Mains of Balgreggan. |
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[page] 67Names collected by J. Callaman C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant]
Plan 22.D trace 4
Parish of Stoney Kirk
Object
Cairnwell Hill - a Hill
Dry Arch - an arch
[Signed] John Callaman C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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