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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE HILL | Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Hill Castle Law |
Mr J Barr Constablewood Mr James Scott E Grassyards Estate Map (with Mr Boyd Mr D Crawford Whitlieburn Parish Map |
001 | A small Conical hill in Brisbane Glen; which at first Sight has the appearance of being an Artificial Knoll, but on inspection it will be found to be Composed of solid rock It has a rather Singular appearance and according to the Old Statistical Account of the Parish; it was thought to have been artificial; but this opinion is not at all entertained at the present day, by any of the inhabitants in the neighbourhood; neither is there any traditional information or any old tales connected with it, although being a very remarkable feature in the Glen. |
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[Page] 45"At a distance of 4 miles up the Water of Nodesdale,
at a place called Tourgill, there is a moat or mound
of earth Something Similar to the two, which is
at each end of the Village of Largs, but much
larger; it is now generally thought to be
natural." Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
J Byrne c.a [civilian assistant]
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