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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWE OF THE CALDRON | Howe of the Caldron Howe of the Caldron |
John Murray A. McMillan |
013 | [Situation] About ½ mile S. [South] of Loch Twachton A Small hollow on the N.E. [North East] Side of the Merrick, it is surrounded on all Sides but the N. [North] East, by precipices, it gives rise to the name of Caldron Burn which rises on it. |
| MERRICK | Merrick Merrick Merrick Merrick Mirrick Mearock |
Robert McMillan James McMillan John McMillan James Milligan Ainslies Map 1820 Simpsons Description of Galloway |
013 | [Situation] About ¾ mile S. [South] of Loch Twachtan For description see Name list for Plan 13B. |
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Minnigaff
Form 136 Page
39 Howe of the Caldron
41 Merrick
Merrick, probably a Corrup. [corruption] of
the Gaelic Mor-Uchd i.e. A great
brow or Side of a hill.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 29 - Parishes of Carsphairn, Minnigaff and Kells, OS1/20/29
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Carsphairn, Minnigaff, and Kells.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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