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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLWHAT | Allwhat | James Sloan n & s Carsphairn James Fergusson n & s Holm O' Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
003 | A Considerable Sized hill on the farm of Upper Holm and Montray, the Surface of which is rough Pasture. on its Summit is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station Called Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Allwhat, this hill is on the same base with Allhang Ewe Hill &c. and forms one of a group of hills in the locality. |
| BROWN HILL | Brown Hill | James Sloan n & s Carsphairn James Fergusson n & s Holm O' Dalquhairn |
003 | A middling Sized hill on the farm of Lorg the Surface of which is rough pasture interspersed with a few rocks. It has a brown appearance, hence the name |
Continued entries/extra info
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List of Names collected by John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] 1st. Examiner -- 15
Plan 3A Trace 3
Parishes of Carsphairn, New Cumnock & Dalry
Object
Allwhat - A hill
Brown Hill - A Hill
[Signed] John Bray C/A [Civilian Assistant] Nov. [November] 19th 1849
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 5 - Parishes of Dalry and Carsphairn, OS1/20/5
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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