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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MARGARET'S CAVE | St Margarets Cave St Margarets Cave St Margarets Cave |
Chalmers Histy [History] of Dunfermline Mr Darling merchant Mr Williams merchant's foreman |
035 | [Situation] On the E. [East] side of Tower Burn A Cave or considerable hole in a rocky precipitous banK near the Tower Burn on the East side - and nearly opposite Chalmers St Church - The opening or entrance is about 7 feet high and 9 wide & its recess is about 12 feet inwards - There is a deep well within which is said to be fed from a Spring but the Water in it was stagnant in September 1853. It is approached on one side by the aid of steps cut in the RocK at a time when the inhabitants used it as a well and is just as frequently called St Margarets well as St Margarets Cave. and by many as the Cave Well Queen Margaret it is supposed used the cave for private devotional purposes - |
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For situation see Town Plan - http://maps.nls.uk/view/74415326Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Jill S
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