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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
WELLS Wells
Wells
Wells
Stobies County Map
Estate Plan
Ainsley's County Map
G. Rutherford Esqr. Sheriff Clerk
George Simpson Esqr. Bedrule
020.15 [Situation] On the West bank of Rule Water.
A large Mansion on the West bank of Rule Water, the building is Modern having suitable conveniences attached.
Property of Sir William Elliot.
HERON WOOD Heron Wood
Heron Wood
Heron Wood
John Grant Wood-foster Wells
Robert Ormiston Woodman Wells
Andrew Ormiston Woodman Wells
020.15 [Situation] South of Wells.
A small wood adjacent to Wells house, it derives this name in consequence of a number of Herons coming yearly to build in it.
Property of Sir William Elliott of Wells
MAYPOLE PLANTATION Maypole Plantation
Maypole Plantation
Maypole Plantation
John Grant
Robert Ormiston
Andrew Ormiston
020.15; 026.03 [Situation] Between Gilbo and Heron Woods.
A small plantation a short distance south of Wells house.
Property of Sir William Elliott of Wells

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