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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELL (Sulphureous)[Letham] | Mineral Well (Sulphurretted) | Rev [Reverend] Andrew Duncan, Bridge End John Somerville, Letham |
004 | A copious spring strongly impregnated with sulphur, the water of which emits a feotid odour, resembling that of rotten eggs, or the washings of a gun. In all respects it seems a striking similitude to the Harrowgate waters and has been used beneficially in cases of Scropulas, Gurd [?], and sometimes cutaneous diseases. Many years ago this well was handsomely built and enclosed by Dr. Lamond who acted as Surgeon at Mid Calder I may here remark that this water is Constantly used by the people of Letham farm - who have become so accustomed to it, that they can scarcely find the noxious taste above described. |
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[Page] 67P. [Plan] 4D List of Names collected by John E Darnan RS [Royal Sappers] & Miners
[Trace] 5
[Object] Well
[Parish] Mid Calder
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