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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH MARK | High Mark High Mark High Mark High Mark High Mark |
James McEwen Alexander Cochrane Rl. Eng [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 Ainslie Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. |
009 | [Situation] 1 3/4 miles N W [North West] of Lochnaw Castle A good Farm House two stories high Slated, recently erected with out houses attached, the latter situate about 15 chains distance to the N. E. [North East] of the Farm House The farm consists of 180 acres of arable Land Situated along the Shore Occupied by Robert McEwen. The property of Sir Andrew Agnew |
| FEYMORE | Feymore Feymore Feymore |
James McEwen Alexander Cochrane George McHaffie Esqr. |
019 | [Situation] 1 3/4 miles N W [North West] of Lochnaw Castle. A Hill of slight elevation on the Farm of High Mark the soil of which is arable |
| KNOCKGOUR | Knockgour Hill Knockgour Hill Knockgour | Alexander Cochrane James McEwen George McHaffie Esqr. | 009 | [Situation] 1 3/4 miles N W [North West] of Lochnaw Castle. A considerable Hill part of which is on the Farm of High Mark and part in High Auchneel. The surface is good arable soil, the greater part of which is cultivated |
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[Page] 11-- Parish of Leswalt[Note] Merk, Merkland - A denomination of land from the duty
formerly paid to the Sovereign
Merk An ancient Scottish Silver Coin in value £0.13.4 of
our money Dr. [Doctor] Jamieson's Dictionary
[Note] Cnock - A hill
Gaohar - A Goat
Hence Knockgour i.e. Goat Hill
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