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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
WELTON Welton
Welton
William McKilvie
John McDowal
016 [Situation] 3/4 mile W [West] from the village of Lochans
A very indifferent farm house and outhouses thatched and a farm of 36 acres of good arable land. occupied by William McNillie. The property of Col. [Colonel] Blair.
KNOCKCAIRNS Knockcairns Hill
Knockcairns Hill
James Withers
John McCaig
016 [Situation] About 5/8 mile WSW [West South West] from the village of Lochans
A Small hill on the farm of Kilhilt the soil is arable.
KNOCKATOOL Knockatool Hill
Knockatool Hill
John McCaig
James Wither
016 [Situation] Adjoining Knockcairns Hill on the SE [South East] side
A Small arable hill on the farm of Kilhilt

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[Page] 11
Parish of Portpatrick
Form 136
Page 53 - Welton
49 - Knockcairns
49 - Knockatool Hill
[Note] "Cnoc" - a hill - Knoll, hillock
"Carn" A heap, or Pile of stones &c Gaelic Dictionary

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