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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
HENRY AULD'S WELL Henry Auld's Well
Henry Auld's Well
Henry Auld's Well
Mr. Robertson
Mr. Hay Baleave
Mr. Henderson
022 [situation] 1 1/2 Miles S.W. [South West] of Balado.
This name applies to a well on the farm of Easter Coldrain, in the middle of a field a little to the South West of the Farmhouse.
THORN KNOWE Thorn Knowe
Thorn Knowe
Thorn Knowe
Mr. Robertson Proprietor
Mr. Beveridge
Mr. Hay
022 [situation] 1 1/2 Miles S.S.W. [South South West] of Balado.
A small knowe on the farm of Er. [Easter] Coldrain, Mr Robertson, the proprietor says, that about 20 years ago, an urn containing human bones, was found on it, & about 3 years ago, more remains were found, nothing more is known about it in the neighbourhood.
[Note] "This Knoll was natural but part of the summit where the urn was found appears to have been Artificial The other remains referred to were flat stones about 7 feet long 2 feet broad and 9 inches thick covering ashes and bones. over these remains an artificial mound was raised (now partially removed) on the East side of the Knoll" (Signed) J. Byrne C. Asst. [Civilian Assistant]

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32 Plan 22A. Parish of Fossaway

[Note - Thorn Knowe] (in old English) (a Cairn) in stump

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