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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BALVEDAVIST Balvedavist
Balvedavist
Balvedavist
Mr William Sutherland, Mybster,
Mr James Sutherland. Mybster Inn,
Mr Donald Munro. Mybster.
023 This name applies to a small piece of land, situated a little north west of Achkeepster. There was once a farm stood here having this name; it is the property of Sir P.M. Thriepland, and is a corruption of the gaelic for the Tuft of the Fox or beast town.
WELL OF BALVEDAVIST Well of Balvedavist
Well of Balvedavist
Well of Balvedavist
Mr William Sutherland, Mybster,
Mr James Sutherland. Mybster Inn,
Mr Donald Munro. Mybster.
023 A fine Spring well situated a little north west of Balvedavist.
WELL OF MYBSTER Well of Mybster
Well of Mybster
Well of Mybster
Mr William Sutherland, Mybster,
Mr James Sutherland. Mybster Inn,
Mr Donald Munro. Mybster.
023 A very fine Spring well situated a little east of the Well of Balvedavist, and close to the Standing Stones.

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