OS1/15/2/41
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL RIG | Crystal Rig | James King Caldercleugh James Davidson Zadlee George McLean Branslyshiel |
016 | A middling sized ridge of heathy moorland, on the farm of Crichness. On Co. [County] Map this ridge is designated "Kist Hill" The name Kist Hill is not Known in the country. On the above ridge is the remains of an ancient Cairn, known by the name Witches Cairn. |
| WITCHES CAIRN | Witches Cairn | James King Caldercleugh James Davidson Zadlee George McLean Branslyshiel |
016 | See Description in name sheets of Plan 16D. |
| CRYSTAL WELL | Crystal Well | James King Caldercleugh James Davidson Zadlee George McLean Branslyshiel |
016 | A small spring, situate in a mossy piece of ground on the farm of Crichness, a few years ago there was a well here which the farmer of the place has now filled up. The above Well was once held in repute for the cure of scurvy, but has long since been disused for that purpose, In Stat, Acct. [Statistical Account] this well is descrbed as being near Bothwell, & called "Kist Hill Well". The name Kist Hill Well is not now Known in the country. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 41[List of Names collected by] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
Parish of Innerwick
[Plan and] Trace
16B -- 2
Objects
Crystal Rig - A ridge
Witches Cairn - A ridge
Crystal Well - A spring
[signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, as@electroniccottage.co.uk, Douglas Montgomery
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
