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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
NEWHOLM BRIDGE Newholm Bridge
Newholm Bridge
Newholm Bridge
Newholm Bridge
Alexander Cunningham Esqr.
Estate Map Dated 1849
John McKenzie Esqr.
Mr John Smith
027.03 A small stone bridge with one arch spanning the South Medwin on the Parish Road from Dunsyre to Dolphinton.
PRIEST'S WELL Priest's Well
Priest's Well
Priest's Well
John Ord McKenzie Esqr. Rev.[Reverend] Dr.[Doctor] Aiton Mr John Smith 027.08 A small spring well near the farm steading of Kirkhouse, possesses no medicinal properties.
During the middle of the 17th centurey the Parish Manse stood where the farmsteading of Kirkhouse now stands, and the inmates of the Manse were supplied with water from this Well, from which circumstance the name, Priest's Well was given to it.

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