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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOITS OF BENTUTHER | Knoits of Bentuther Knoits of Bentuther Bentuther Hill Knoits of Bentuder Knoits of Bentuder Knoits of Bentutha Knoits of Bentutha |
James Affleck John Cunningham On Plan 45.C Dr. [Doctor] Trotter Mr. Thompson Dr. [Doctor] Trotter Mr. Thompson |
051 | A small hill on the farm of Bentuther the surface of which is rocky heathy pasture |
| BARCLOY HILL | Barcloy Hill Barcloy Hill Barclay Hill Barclay Hill Barclay Barcloy Hill Barcloy Hill |
Charles Donaldson William Rae -Barcloy William Moore -Factor John Nicholson Ainslies Map 1820 William Bell -Balgreddan John Wilson -Auchencairn |
051 | A tolerable sized hill on the farm of Barcloy the surface of which is rocky pasture. On its summit stands a Trig: [Sketch Here] [Trigonometrical station] called by the Trig: [Trigonometrical] party "Barcloy" |
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[Page] 5
12000, Oct. 1847. [Parish of Rerrick] No. 21.
Form 136
Page
62
111
[Note under the name "Knoits of Bentuther"]
Bentudor to be adopted
see 51A page 11 and W. Muire's Letter dated 1st March 1854. -(in Name Bk. [Book] 50D page 54)
[Knoits of Bentudor is the name used now]
[Note under the name "Barcloy Hill"]
Barcloy Hill to be adopted
see 51A page 11 and W. Muire's Letter dated 1st March 1854. -(in Name Bk. [Book] 50D page 54)
[Notes on Knoit]
Noit, A small rocky height. Jameison's Scottish Dicty. [Dictionary]
Knoit, A large piece of anything. - ibid
All the authorities agree in spelling Knoits. The letter "K" is as necessary in this word as in the words Knoll and Knock etc.
(Signed) Alexander Dean
C. A. [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 153 - Parish of Rerrick, OS1/20/153
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