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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS WELL (on the Site of Market Cross Solemn League and Covenant Publicly Burned Here | Cross Well Cross Well Cross Well |
Mr Waldie Bookseller Linlithgow Mr Brockley Plumber Linlithgow Mr Henderson Town Clerk's Office Linlithgow etc, etc |
001 | [Situation] On the S. [South] of The "Town House" in the Centre of "The Cross" A Spring-well Situated about the Centre of the Square Known as "The Cross" And fronting the Town Hall - This well is Covered by a handsome fountain Shaped like an Imperial Crown; it was erected about forty years ago And its jets are kept Constantly Running - The Well was formerly Situated a little South of its present position but was removed when the Market Cross was taken Away, And it now Covers the Site of that object - The Supply of water is derived from a fountain-head Situated Near Rivalds Green - The Solemn League And Covenant was publically burned on this spot on the Anniversary of the Restoration 1662 |
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[Page] 27Town of Linlithgow -- Sheet 1 Trace 4
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