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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DODD HILL | Dodd Hill Dodd Hill Dodd Hill Dod Hill |
James Sloan Sen [Senior] James Sloan Jun [Junior] Robert Wilson Ainslies Map 1820 |
005 | [Situation] About 20 chains East of Knockingarroch farm house. A large hill on the farm of Knockingarroch, and adjoining Cairnsmore, its surface consists of rocky pasture. On it is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station called by Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Party "Dodd". Most probably this hill is named in honour of Mr Dodd he who once collected a quantity of Gold in this locality for the purpose of making Coin. This hill is part of an irregular range connected with Standing Stone Rig |
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Parish of Carsphairn
[Form 136 Page 39 Dodd Hill]
Dodd Hill
[Name] It is probable that the word "Dod" or Dodd
is Anglo Saxon as it is applied
to hills in many parts of Scotland as well
as in Kirkcudbrightshire particularly in the
Lothians
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 8 - Parish of Carsphairn, OS1/20/8
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Carsphairn.
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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