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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAW'S COTTAGE | Shaw's Cottage Shaw's Cottage |
Revd [Reverend] David Connel Minister Bo'ness Mr Barrowman Shaw's Cottage |
001 | [Situation] About 14 chains S [South] by W [West] of the parish church A small house one storey high and in good repair: having a garden attached. Tenanted by Mr. James Borrowman, the property of John Wilson Esq. of Kinneil Iron Works. |
| MAGGIE'S WELL | Maggie's Well Maggie's Well |
Revd [Reverend] Kenneth McKenzie Minister Bo'ness Mr Gibb Farmer Borrowstown |
001 | [Situation] Near the west side of Deanforth Cottage. A small spring well, enclosed by stone work, and having steps leading down to it. It is situated close to, and on the west side of Deanforth Cottage. |
| CHANCE PIT (Coal & Ironstone) | Chance Pit (Coal & Ironstone) Chance Pit (Coal & Ironstone) |
Revd. [Reverend] Kenneth Mackenzie Minister, Bo'ness Mr Gibb Farmer Borrowstoun |
001 | [Situation] 37 chains ESE [East South East] of the parish church A small pit, with engine house, and requisite machinery all in good repair. It is about 38 fathoms deep, and affords employment to about 30 men. The chief mineral worked is ironstone there is plenty of coal, but it does not pay as well as the ironstone. Tenanted by John Wilson Esq Kinneil Iron Works The property of the Duke of Hamilton. |
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