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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GALLOWS KNOWE Gallows Knowe John Robertson.
John Beveridge.
035 [Situation] In the north part of the Parish of Dalgety 1 chain north of Mossgreen Church.
A small arable eminence on the Estate of Crossgates. There is no authentic derivation of the name, but merely supposition that, in feudal times, a Gallows was erected on this hill.
COX'S WELL Cox's Well
Cox's Well
Thomas Robertson Ansonhill
Thomas Blyth Crossgates
035 [Situation] In the north part of the Parish of Dalgety 24 chains south east of Mossgreen Church.
A good spring well on the west side leading from Mains of Beath to Mossgreen. Mr Cox sunk this well some years ago, yet it still retains his name.

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Parish of Dalgety

Transcriber's notes

Dear Jill S
Please could I point you in the direction of the faqs for transcribing these records. Becoming familiar with the guidelines will save you time in the longrun as there are a few corrections that are going to be required. http://www.scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/transcribe/forums/transcriptions/faqs-frequently-asked-questions please also visit us on the forums where you can get support and advice.
Please do not alter the situation, they were prepopulated with a number that links the record to the map. Please remove all the text and either put it in the extras box as [situation] blah blah or in the description as [situation] blah blah then the text from the desc.
The word page should be in [ ] as you are adding a word that it not on the original.
Please do not add your own punctiation, include only what is on the original.
I've sorted this page and locked it for your information. Please amend your previous entries. You have already been advised of some of these errors in the recent past, please comply with the guidelines.
Thanks Nora- mod

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