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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRNSMORE OF CARSPHAIRN | Cairnsmore of Carsphairn | James Sloane NS Schoolmaster Carsphairn Robert Wilson N. Carsphairn |
005 | The highest mountain in this County, with the Exception of the 'Merrick.' It Commands an Extensive View of the surrounding Country and on a fine day Can be distinctly seen the 'Isle of Man' Ailsa Craig' Glasgow, and a part of the Coast of England & Ireland. There are a quantity of loose Stones on the South Side, which have at a distance a bluish appearance, and Called by the Country people the 'Blue Stones'. near to the Summit are.. Turn over |
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List of Names collected by D. Mason Pte RS&M [Private Royal Sappers & Miners] 1st. Examiner
Plan 5A Trace No 3
Parish Carsphairn
Object Cairnsmore of Carsphairn - A Mountain
Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county, OS Name Books - Kirkcudbright county - Volume 8 - Parish of Carsphairn, OS1/20/8
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Ordnance Survey - Kirkcudbright county
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