OS1/15/41/13

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MUTTON HOLE Mutton Hole
Mutton Hole
Mr J. White
James Sterling
010 [Situation] About 1 1/2 Miles North by West from Haddington
A small Cave in the face of the precipice called "Kae Heughs" and immediately S. W. [South West] of "Plea Well" It is said to have been used as a place for concealing provisions in, by Sir W. Wallace when a fugitive in this part of the country,
By Subsequent inquiry in the locality it is found that the above story concerning Wallace is not authentic and moreover the place is not adapted for concealing provisions.
PLEA WELL Plea Well
Plea Well
Mr J. White
James Sterling
010 [Situation] About 1 1/2 miles North by West from Haddington -
A spring of water issuing out of the rocks near the West end of the Kae Heughs. There was at one time a Law plea about this well hence the name Plea Well,

Continued entries/extra info

[Page] 13
[Trace] 2 -- Parish of Haddington

[Form 136 page]
81 - Mutton Hole
81 - Plea Well

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Moira L- Moderator, Douglas Montgomery