OS1/34/8/19
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LADY MARY'S Well | Lady Mary's Well Lady Mary's Well |
Mr. J. Johnston Banker Mr. W. Johnston W.S. [Writer to the Signet] |
009 | [situation] About 35 Chains SW. by S [South West by South] of Ballencrieff Mains A well about 3 feet wide and 4 feet deep N.E. [North East] of Ballencrieff Ho: [House] it was made for Lady Mary Kerr, Spouse of the Hamilton of Ballencrieff etc who was Killed in the wars of 1715. the well was Constructed in the latter part of the 17th. Century |
| DOVECOT PIT (Coal & Ironstone) | Dovecot Coal Pit Dovecot Coal Pit |
Mr. J. Hosie Balbardie Ho. [House] Mr. J. Johnston Banker |
009 | [Situation] About 43 chains S by W. [South by West] of Ballencrieff Mains A Coal Pit a little S.E. [South East] of Ballencrieff Ho. [House] It is 28 fathoms deep - Vein 3 ft [feet] 8. thick Composed of Common & Gas Coal and Iron Stone. it is worked by two engines one 12 and the other 18 horse power Mr. J. Hosie Balbardie House is Contractor |
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