OS1/35/19/102
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT HILL | Seat Hill | James Bowie Farmer Balyet via Stranraer John ParKer Little Balyet via Stranraer |
010 | An arable hill on the farm of Balyet tradition Says that Edward Bruce (brother to the renowned Robert Bruce) had his army encamped at Rerigonium (now Innermessan) previous to his fatal Expedition to Ireland & that this hill was used by him to hold all Councils upon the above I have heard from Mr James Bowie farmer Balyet but I cannot meet any other person acquainted with the etymology of this hill Still it is Known to the neighbourhood by Seat hill. |
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Plan 10 C -- List of Names collected by John Mechan Pte R S [Private Royal Sappers] & Miners 1st. Examiner -- [Page] 102 - Parish of InchTrace No 5
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Seat Hill - Hill
[Signed] 9th Feby [February] 1847
John Mechan
Pte [Private] R S & M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
1st. Examiner
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