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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST BAR | East Bar East Barr Barr . . East Barr East Barr |
John Biggam John Hannay Rl. Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map of 1819. Ainslies Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. |
029 | [Situation] 1 1/8 miles WNW [West North West] of Kirk of Mochrum. A commodious farm house one Storey high and out houses, including a thrashing machine (of horse power) with a farm of about 155 acres of land attached. Occupied by John Biggam. The property of Sir William Maxwell.- |
| BAR HILL | Barr Hill Barr Hill Barr Hill Barr Hill |
John Biggam Alexander Rowan Ainslies Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. |
029 | [Situation] About 1/4 miles WNW [West North West] of Kirk of Mochrum. A large hill on the farms of E. [East] & West Barr, the soil of which is arable land. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical]Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party 'Bar Hill Inte" - |
| CORBIE CRAIG | Corbie Craig Corbie Craig Corbie Craig |
John Biggam Alexander Rowan George McHaffie Esqr. |
029 | [Situation] 12 chains WSW [West South West] of East Barr. A considerable rock Situate on Barr (hill) from which there is an extensive view of the surrounding Country & where people often resort. |
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1st. page of trace 4. 29A[Page] 13 -- Parish of Mochrum
Form 136
Page 49- East Barr [Note] " Bar" See Name List Plan 13D
49- Barr Hill
51- Corbie Craig - [Note] Corbie, Corby, A raven. Scottish Dictionary
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Chr1smac -Moderator, Muriel Rousay
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