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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTTER WELL | Butter Well | Mr Marshall Farmer Park House William McConkie Householder Kirkcudbt [Kirkcudbright] |
050 | A well about 3 feet in diameter and 6 feet deep which it is said derived its name from the fact of the inhabitants resorting here to wash their Butter. The well was for many years covered and nearly forgot, but the Wells belonging to park farm having become dry this well was reopened The water is of excellent quality & the well is situated a few yards West of park farm House |
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List of Names collected by 2nd Corpl [Corporal] W Rogers RS&M [Royal Sappers and Miners]
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Butter Well A Well of the priory of St Mary's Isle -- Kirkcudbright
[Signed] William Rogers 2nd Corpl [Corporal] RS&M [Royal Sappers and Miners]
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