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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLACE SPA | Wallace Spa Wallace Spa Wallace Spa |
Rev [Reverend] R Chalmers James Hunt Esq Mr Barrowman Dunfermline Dr [Doctor] Henderson |
035 | [Situation] 2 chains s. [south] of Tower Hill A small stone built well on the north edge of the Tower Burn, out of which the great Wallace is supposed to have drank, lifting the water with the palm of his hand. being closely pursued by his enemies - see Chalmers history of Dunfermline page 90 - no mineral property is Known to belong to this well - |
| THE LINN | The Linn The Linn The Linn |
Rev [Reverend] P Chalmers James Hunt Esq Mr Matheson (Factor) |
035 | [Situation] On Tower Burn about 2 chains south of the Pend A waterfall about 20 feet in height in the Tower Burn, from which part of the name of Dunfermline is said to be derived |
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[Page] 49Sheet 4 -- Trace 10 -- Town and Parish of Dunfermline
[Note Wallace Spa] -- (See note attached to Page 69)
[Note The Linn] -- A pool, Pond, or Gulf,
Gaelic Dictionary.
Transcriber's notes
For Wallace Spa situation see Town Plan - http://maps.nls.uk/view/74415326Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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