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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield Willie Hill, Dalry | Shield Willie Hill | John McClelland n s Knocksting (via) Dalry William Campbell n. s Lochinvar (via) Dalry. |
A small heathy hill on the farm of Rigland, upon whose Summit stands a [Trigonometrical Station] called by trig [trigonometrical] party "Rigland" | |
| Stroan Burn, Dalry | Stroan Burn | John McClelland n s Knocksting (via) Dalry William Campbell n. s Lochinvar (via) Dalry. | A streamlet running out the Rigland Loch & after meandering through the farm of Stroan, receiving Several small tributaries empties itself into "Garpel Burn" | |
| Greentop of Margree, Dalry | Greentop of Margree | John McClelland n s Knocksting (via) Dalry William Campbell n. s Lochinvar (via) Dalry. | A small eminence upon the farm of Margree consisting of rocky & heathy pasturage it appears greenish when viewed from any short distance, & upon its Summit stands a [Trigonometrical Station] called by trig [trigonometrical] party "Greentop". |
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Plan 10 C. 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] Mechan RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners] 1st. Exr. [Examiner]
John Mechan
2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] RSAM [Royal Sappers and Miners]
16th Decr. [December] 1849.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 22 - Parishes of Balmaclellan and Dalry, OS1/20/22
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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