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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN OF KIRKTON | Den of Kirkton Den of Kirkton Den of Kirkton |
Mr. James Shepherd. Bogside Mr. William Ross. Bogside Mr. William Taylor. Bogside |
037 | This name applies to a deep ravine or Den, through which flows a considerable Stream, and is so called from being Situated on the lands or farm of Kirkton |
| ST JOHN'S WELL | St. John's Well St. John's Well St. John's Well |
Mr. James Shepherd. Mr. William Ross Mr. William Taylor |
037 | An excellent Spring well. the water of which was formerly much esteemed and Sought after. Situated near the extremity of the Den of Kirkton and believed to be Coeval with Saint Bartholomew's Chapel, a short distance from this place. |
| BOGSIDE | Bogside Bogside Bogside Bogside |
Mr. James Shephard Mr. William Ross Mr. William Taylor Valuation Roll. 1859-60 |
037 | This name applies to three Crofts, with outhouses, gardens etc. attached, also a few acres of land to each. So called from formerly being a Bog, or peat moss adjoining here. The property of The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Aberdeen |
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[page] 12Parish of Tarves
Note: St. John's Well - The general belief in the district is that this object is an Antiquity.
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