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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
KIRK BRAE Kirk Brae W. Carfrea. Craigend W. Kerr Greenend 006 A steep or declivity on the rising ground to Liberton known well by the above name.
OUR LADY'S WELL [Liberton] Our Lady's Well (Antiquity) W. Carfrea. Craigend W. Kerr Greenend 006 An ancient well known by more ancient settlers as the Christening Well, from the circumstance of this being the only one, from which water was taken in Ancient times for Baptizing; the water being considered the purest; hence it was dedicated to the Virgin.

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List of Names collected by John E Darwan RSOM Pl Examiner
Craigend
W. Carfrea. Craigend W.Kerr Greenend
A neat built house 2 storeys high with side portions of smaller dimensions and about 10 acres of land attached the property and residence of W. Carfrea.
John E Darwan Dec. 10th 183[ ]

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