Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWE HILL | Ewe Hill | James Sloan n & s Carsphairn James Fergusson n & s Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
003 | A Considerable Sized hill on the farm of Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn and Lorg The Surface of which is rough and rocky pasture on its Summit is a Trigl [Trigonometrical] Station Called by Trigl [Trigonometrical] party Holm Hill. It is on the same base with Allwhat Mid Rig &c and has derived its name from , Sheep Called, Ewes being chiefly fed on its pasture |
| COW KNOWE | Cow Knowe | James Sloan n & s Carsphairn James Fergusson n & s Holm o'Dalquhairn Carsphairn |
003 | Small Knoll or Eminence on the farm of Upper Holm o'Dalquhairn the Surface of which is rough pasture It has derived its name from Cows, having a desire to feed on it. |
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Carsphairn Parish
List of Names collected by [John Bray Civilian Assistant ]
Plan 3A Trace 5
Object
Ewe Hill - A Hill
Cow Knowe - A Knoll
[Signed] J Bray c/a [civilian assistant]
Novr [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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