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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAIRY OF CAIRNSMORE | Gairy of Cairnsmore | Thomas Stewart n & s Clennoch James Sloane n & s Schoolmaster Carsphairn |
005 | A rocky precipice on the East side of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Convenient to its Summit, hence the name |
| CRAIGENRINE | Craigenrine | Thomas Stewart n & s Clennoch Carsphairn William McCrae n. Knockengorrach Carsphairn James Sloane n & s S.M. [School Master] Carsphairn |
005 | A long ridge or height extending North and South on the farm of Knockengarroch the Surface of which is Rocky Heathy pasture how it got its name is not Known |
| ROARING CLEUGH BURN | Roaring Cleugh Burn | Thomas Stewart n & s Clennoch Carsphairn William McCrae n & s Knockengorrach Carsphairn |
002; 005 | A Small Stream gathering on the farm of Knockengarroch and flowing in a N. [North] Easterly direction passes through Roaring Cleugh hence the name, and empties into Bow Burn a little East of Craigenrine |
Continued entries/extra info
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List of Names collected by John Bray C.A. [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner
Plan 2D Trace 4
Parish Carsphairn
Object
Gairy of Cairnsmore - A precipice
Craigenrine - A Ridge
Roaring Cleugh Burn - A Stream
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Decr. [December] 18th. 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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