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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER CREE | River Cree Cree Water River Cree |
George McHaffie Esqr. Ainslie's Map 1782 Mr John McMillan |
013 | [Situation] Forms the Eastern Boundary of the Parish. A considerable river dividing the Counties of Wigton and Kirkcudbright It is not navigable at this part, and has 3 Weirs across it, for the purpose of supplying various mills etc. with water power. |
| LINLOSKIN SAND HOLE | Linloskin Sand Hole Linloskin Sand Hole |
William Parkhill Mr John McMillan |
013 | [Situation] 1 Mile NW [North West] of Newtonstewart. A large gravel and Sand pit near Linloskin Bridge. The gravel etc is sold at the rate of 5d or 6d per load. The Sand is used for building. - |
| BARNKIRK HILL | Barnkirk Hill Barnkirk Hill |
James McLatchie Alexander Strogan |
013 | [Situation] 1 Mile N.W. [North West] of Newtonstewart. A small prominent hill on the farm of North Barnkirk. It has a Trig ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] on its summit. - |
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[Page] 17Parish of Penninghame
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[--] - River Cree
68 - Linloskin Sand Hole
68 - Barnkirk Hill
[Signed] WS Loop Secd Corpl [Second Corporal]
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