OS1/24/18/17
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SULPHUREOUS SPRING [Castlecraig] | Mineral Spring (Sulphur) Mineral Spring (Sulphur) Mineral Spring (Sulphur) Sulphureous Spring Sulphureous Spring |
Alexander Swan Grantshall Alexander Potts Gamekeeper James Palmer Par. [Parish] School Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
008 | [Situation] About 12 Chains South of Castlecraig This is a Mineral Spring the water of which is strongly Impregnated with Sulphur. It has, however, been much weakened by drainage, and there is now a Pump Sunk into this Spring, the Sinking of which nearly destroyed its property as a Mineral Spring. It is situated at the west side of the Gardens. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 17Parish of Kirkurd -- Sheet 8 No 13 -- Trace 3
[Note] -- "There is a copious Sulphurous Spring near Castlecraig. The late celebrated Dr. Black
Professor of Chemistry in the University of Edinburgh from a chemical analysis ascertained
its water to be Stronger than the Sulphureous water at Moffat but weaker than that at
Harrowgate. It has been used with success in Several diseases," -- New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Linlithgowshire page 127
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