OS1/26/18/115
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEILSTON PAD | Pad Pad Pad The Pad Neilston Pad Neilston Pad Neilston Pad |
Mr. Neil. Factor Mr. Anderson. Surveyor. Mr. Gibson. farmer New. Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Full [Fullertons] Gaz [Gazetteer] Ainslie's Co. [County] Map. Johnsons Co. [County] Map. |
016.10 | This is the 2nd highest hill in the ph [parish]. It is very conspicuous on account of the abruptness with which it rises; and from its summit a most extended view of the Surrounding County may be obtained. "The highest hills are Neilston pad (so called from its resemblance to a pillion) and Corkindale law which rise from 820 to 900 feet above the sea". Full. Gaz. [Fullerton's Gazetteer] |
| SNYPES | Threapland Head or Snypses. Snypes Snypes Snypes Snypes |
Mr. Gibson. pro [proprietor] Val [Valuation] Roll Estate Map Mr. Anderson. Surveyor. Johnson's Co [County] Map. |
016.10 | A farm house & outbuildings. The proprietor is Mr. Gibson, who also tenants it. (The name "snypes" is much more generally known than "Threapland Head") |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 115Neilston Pad - "feature is universally known Neilston Pad, except in the immediate locality where it may termed "The Pad" only." J. B Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
Snype A smart blow - Jamiesons
Snyp To nip - Jamiesons.
Transcriber's notes
Extra info re Neilston Pad transcribed as extra info.There is a table for Threapland Head but no entry on original page - however, Threpland Head is included in the entry for Snypes.
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DANIALSAN, macfam
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