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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSHERIE | Crosherrie Crocherie Crosherie Crosherie Croasrae |
James McGeoch Mr. Alexander Hunter George McHaffie Esqr. Royal Engrs [Engineers] map Ainslies map 1782 |
019 | [Situated] 1/4 of a mile S. [South] of Kirkcowan Village A low slated cottage house and indifferent Offices a farm of about 330 acres, attached Coll. [Colonel] Stopford Blair is the proprietor - |
| RING OF KIRKLAND | Ring Ring of Kirkland Ring of Kirkland Ring House |
John Kelly Mr. Alexander Hunter. George McHaffie Esqr. Ainslies map 1782. |
019 | [Situation] 1/2 a mile E by S [East by South] of Kirkcowan Village A low thatched Cottage with indifferent offices attached 66 acres of land. this is the property of Captain Herries |
| THE HOLM | The Holm The Holm The Holm |
Alexander Nevison David Hanney George McHaffie Esqr. |
019 | [Situation] 1 mile E. S. E. [East south East] of Kirkcowan Village A low thatched cottage and offices under the same roof with a farm of 120 acres of land attached. there is A New farm house erected. It is the property of Colonel Stopford Blair. - |
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[Page] 8 -- Parish of KirkcowanForm 46 - Crosherie
46- Ring of Kirkland
46- The Holm
Ring a circular fort,
the place where public conventions were held
Dr [Doctor] Jamiesons Scot Dicty. [Scottish Dictionary]
Holm - The level low ground
on the bank of a river
A little valley
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Chr1smac -Moderator, joseph mc keown
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