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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRYGILL BRAE | Harrygill Brae Harrygill Brae Harrygill Brae |
Samuel Paton Revd. [Reverend] C Hope Alexander Denholm |
039.15 | That portion of Langknowe which slips to Lamington Burn. |
| ST NINIAN'S WELL | St Ninian's Well St Ninian's Well St Ninian's Well St Ninian's Well |
Samuel Paton Revd [Reverend] C Hope Alexander Denholm William Denholm (Millhill) |
039.15 | A fine spring of clear water near the margin of Lamington Burn and about a quarter of a mile from the village, the water fro, this spring has a very pleasant taste and appears to be impregnated with sulphate of Soda. "A neighbouring spring bears the name of St Inians Well." Origines Parochiales Scotiae The ancient church of Lamington was dedicated to St Ninian and a mineral spring in the vicinity was dedicated to the same Saint" (Chalmers Caledonia.) |
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[page] 31Lanarkshire -- Lamington and Wandel Parish
St. Ninian's Well
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Also written in columns 3-4: There are many fine springs in this parish. The most celebrated is that dedicated to St Ninian on the left bank of Lammintoune burn a little above the village (New Stat Act. [Statistical Account])
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