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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCKHOUSE HILL | Knockhouse Hill Knockhouse Hill Knockhouse Hill |
Mr Lawrie Mr Sillburn Mr Charters |
035 | [Situation] 7 Chains N [North] of Crossford Village A small hill, covered with wood, on the farm of Knockhouse Known previous to the farm house being erected as the "Knock' from the Gaelic "cnoc" a hill, but the name having been transferred to the house and farm, through time, the hill obtained the more English name, of Knockhouse Hill, being the highest part of the farm. |
| KNOCKHOUSE | Knockhouse Knockhouse Knockhouse |
Mr Sillburn Mr Matheson Map of Estate |
035 | [Situation] 5 chains N [North] of Crossford Village A large farm house, with offices and an excellent arable farm attached, occupied by Mr Sillburn, property of Sir Peter Halkett Baronet of Pitferrane. This name is quite descriptive i.e. [that is] the house on, or of, the hill. |
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