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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCH HOLE STRAND | Bitch Hole Strand | James Fergusson n & s Holm O'Dalquhairn Carsphairn Thomas Stewart n & s Clennoch Carsphairn |
002 | A small Stream the source of which is a Strong spring. (the spring itself is not Known by any name) at the foot of the the Bitch Hole hence the name and flowing in a N. [North] Easterly direction empties itself into the Holm Burn a little North of Allwhannie Knowes. |
| ALLHANG | Allhang | Thomas Stewart n & s Clennoch James Sloane n & s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
003 | A considerable sized hill of middling high elevation on the farm of Upper Holm O'Dalquhairn the Surface of which is Rocky & Rough pasture on its Summit is a Trigl. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] Called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party Allhang it forms a range with Mid Rig Ewe Hill &c, which has not any name. |
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List of Names collected by John Bray C.A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Plan 2D Trace 2
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Bitch Hole Strand - A Stream
Allhang - A hill
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Decr. [December] 17th. 1849
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 4 - Parish of Carsphairn, OS1/20/4
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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