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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAUGHTY HILL | Braughty Hill Braughty Hill Braughty Hill |
Mr. J. Anderson Dr. [Doctor] Young Mr. T. Beveridge |
021 | [situation] 1 Mile N.W. by W [Northwest by West] of Carnbo. A considerable hill, very steep on the N, [North] S, [South] & E, [East] sides, bears excellent pasture; it forms part of the Ochil range & is situated between Glen Queich & Keerie Glen. is the property of Mrs. Beatty, Alloa |
| GLEN QUEICH | Glen Queich Glen Queich Glen Queich |
Mr. John. Anderson Mr. T. Beveridge Mr. James Anderson |
021 | [situation] On the S. [South] Queich River. A rugged ravine between Thornton & Braughty hills through which the S. [South] Queich River passes. |
| DROPPING CRAIG | Dropping Craig Dropping Craig Dropping Craig |
Mr. John Anderson Mr. J. Kirk Mr. H. Kirk |
021 | [situation] 1 Mile N,W by W. [Northwest by West] of Carnbo. A large rock overhanging the S. [South] Queigh River, on the N. [North] side of Glen Queigh from which there is a continual dropping of water. Many years ago a man of the name of John Kneddry, hung himself to a tree that grew near to this spot, he was found dead by one Graham, & was buried at the junction of the Pow & Queigh, but was soon exhumed & his body burnt on Gelvin Moor. |
Continued entries/extra info
13 Fossaway Parish Trace 5 21.B
[Note - Glen Queich] For the spelling see Name Book for Plans 14B & 21B in the names of South and North Queich rivers [initialled] DK
Ordnance Survey - Fife and Kinross counties, OS Name Books - Fife and Kinross county - Volume 86 - Parishes of Fossaway and Orwell, OS1/13/86
This volume contains information on the place names found in the parishes of Fossaway, and Orwell.
Ordnance Survey - Fife and Kinross counties
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