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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARDENER'S HOUSE [Orbiston House] | Gardener's House Gardener's House Gardener's House |
Estate Map John Forbes, Gardener J. Blackie, Orbiston |
012.09 | The house occupied by the Gardener of "Orbiston House, or Douglas Park". The name, or term, is always given to this place. |
| MERRY MAUKIN | Merry Maukin Merry Maukin Merry Maukin |
G. Gourlie, Old Bleachfield R. Russell, Camp J. Pettigrew, Jameshill Thomas Larkin, Kirklea |
012.09 | A Soring from old Coal Pits having a slight taste of Iron in it. There is a constant supply of water here, & an iron pipe has been fixed to it to empty it into |
| OLD BLEACHFIELD [ruins, nr Merry Maukin] | Old Bleachfield Old Bleachfield Old Bleachfield |
G. Gourlie, Occupier R. Russell, Camp Valuation Roll |
012.09 | The "Old Bleachfield" is a Ruin by the side of the Calder, and the dwelling house east of it about the margin of the Trace (north) was part of the Bleaching houses. The "old Track of Mill Lade" as shewn on Trace, is seen by a hollow track in the ground. It is sometimes filled with water, which comes from the old Pit levels--- named "Merry Maukin". The "Old Bleachfield" is the property of Mrs. Drysdale. |
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