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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BOG WELL | Bog Well | John Grant, Spittal. David Munro. Achanrras. George Bruce Achanrras. |
018 | A spring well the water of which is very pure and good, the people that live near to where it is, says that it was never seen to get dry, it is situated up the Farm of Achanarras, and surrounded by a small piece of marshy ground, |
POTHOUSE WELL | Pothouse Well | John Grant, Spittal. David Munro. Achanrras. George Bruce Achanrras. |
018 | A whisKy pot was found in this well a number of years ago, hence the name. it is a common spring well, situated on the Farm of Spittal, and about ten chains South from the dwellinghouse of that farm, it is very well known in the district by this name. |
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[page] 166County of Caithness -- Parish of HalkirK
[signed] Matthew Banks C/A. [Civilian Assistant]
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