HECK, a hamlet, in the parish of Lochmaben, county
of Dumfries, 2^^ miles (W. S. W.) from Lockerbie; containing
5" inhabitants. It lies on the west side of the
river Annan, which forms the eastern boundary of the
parish. The village is ancient, and is one of several the
holm ground around which is extremely rich and fertile.
Mention is made of the place in royal warrants under the
sign-manual of James VI. and of Charles II.