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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUMTRODDAN | Drumtrodden Drumtrodden Drumtroddan Drumtroddan Drumtroddan Drumtroddan |
James McMaster. William McMaster. Proprietor's Rent Roll. Ainslie's Map 1782. Royal Engineers Map 1819. George McHaffie, Esq. [Esquire] |
029 | A good farm house & out houses all in good repair with a large farm of land attached, the greater part of which is arable. Occupied by Alexander Stewart. The property of Sir William Maxwell. About 1 3/4 miles NE by E of Port William. |
| DRUMTRODDAN HILL | Drumtrodden Hill. Drumtrodden Hill. Drumtroddan Hill |
James McMaster. William McMaster. George McHaffie, Esq. [Esquire]. |
029 | A considerable hill on the farm of Drumtrodden (hence ifs name), the surface of which is arable land. On its summit is a Triangulation Station called by Triangulation Party 'Drumtrodden'. About 1 7/8 miles NE by E of Port William. |
Transcriber's notes
Druim - A ridge of a hill etc.Trodan - A fight, quarrel etc.
hence
Drum-Trodain - the hill of fighting or quarreling etc.
Note: A tradition in the neighborhood confirms the above suggestion.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Muriel Rousay
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