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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LINKS BRAES Links Braes
Links Braes
George Caddell Esq Cowdenhill House
John Anderson Merchant Bo'ness
001 [Situation] About 2 chains South of Thirlstane

A steep brae, extending from the Rope Works, along the south side of the Links, and along the south side of Thirlestane; and ending a little to the south east of the Latter place. Its surface is Mountain Grass Land and scattered Furze. And the property of the Duke of Hamilton and James John Caddell Esq. of Grange.
ROYAL OAK TAVERN Royal Oak Tavern
Royal Oak Tavern
Thomas Dickson Schoolmaster Grangepans
Alexander Learmonth Flesher Thirlstane
001 [Situation] In the eastern part of the village of Grangepans

A small house two stories high, and in good repair having a large garden attached. Tenanted by Janet Hamilton, who is licensed to sell ale, porter etc. The property of John Anderson, Merchant, Bo'ness.
BOSLEM WELL Boslem Well
Boslem Well
Alexander Learmonth Flesher Thirlestane
George Harrison Publican Grangepans
001 [Situation] On Links Braes

A spring well situated on the middle of Links Braes and immediately above Thirlestane. It (as well as the other wells in this locality) is almost dry on account of the minerals being worked below them, which absorbs the water.

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