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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SEGGIEDEN Seggieden
Seggieden
Seggieden
Mr. Alexander Henderson. Tenant
Mr. Alexander Henderson, Holy Well.
Mr. Peter Mathieson. Josephston.
043 This name is applied to two farmsteadings, situated a little south west of the wood of Ardlair, the property of Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay. Leith Hall
HOLYWELL Holywell
Holywell
Holywell
Hollywell
Holywell
Mr. Alexander Henderson. Tenant
Mr. Alexander Henderson. Holy Well.
Mr. Peter Mathieson. Josephston.
Valuation Roll, 1859-60.
Val. [Valuation] Roll '95 [1895]
043 A substantial farmsteading, situated a little south of the Wood of Ardlair; the property of Col. [Colonel] Leith Hay, Leith Hall.
SITE of HOLY WELL (Site of) Holy Well
(Site of) Holy Well
(Site of) Holy Well
Mr. Alexander Henderson. Tenant
Mr. Alexander Henderson. Holy Well.
Mr. Peter Mathieson. Josephston.
043 There was once a fine spring well here, it is now destoyed as the farmer accidentally cut the spring while draining. Tradition says this was the well which the Druids used while in this district. The well is situated at the foot of the hill called Ardlair Wood, on which stands the remains of a Druidical Temple. If this well ever had any connection with the Druids ? I think it should be "Holly Well" and not "Holy Well".

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