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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COW KNOWE | Cow Knowe Cow Knowe |
James Sloan James Ferguson |
003 | [Situation] About 1 Nile W. by S. [West by South] A small Knoll or eminence on the farm of Upper Holm of Dalquhairn, its surface is rough pasture, possible it has got its name from Cows feeding on it. |
| GILLS BURN | Gills Burn Gills Burn |
James Sloan James Ferguson |
003 | [Sitaution] Running S. [South] to it's juntion with Holm Burn at about 1 3/4 miles W.S.W. [West South West] of Lorg. A small Stream having its rise on the Western side of Mid Rig, and running in a Southerly direction through several small ravines (which are commonly called Gills in this country) (hence the name, to its influx with Holm Burn |
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Parish of Carsphairn
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[73] Cow Knowe
-- Gills Burn
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 5 - Parishes of Dalry and Carsphairn, OS1/20/5
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Dalry and Carsphairn.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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