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List of names as written	Various modes of spelling	Authorities for spelling	Situation	Description remarks
ST BERNARD'S BRIDGE	St. Bernard's Bridge St. Bernard's Bridge St. Bernard's Bridge	William Lauder Sergt. [Sergeant] Rae Map of City		[Situation] About 20 chains NE [North East] of Trinity chapel A well constructed bridge consisting of one main arch a small side arch across the Water of Leith between Mckenzie Place & Dean Terrace See Name Book Sheet 15 forms 136
ST BERNARD'S WELL (Sulphureous)	St. Bernards Mineral Well St. Bernards Well (Mineral) St. Bernards Well (Mineral) St. Bernard; Well	Inscript. [Inscription] Stone at the well William Lauder Sergt. [Sergeant] Rae Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1845		[Situation] About 14 chains NE [North East] of Trinity Chapel A well on the bank of the Water of Leith which possesses considerable number of properties. It contains Sulphur Hydrogen gas and iron with a slight admixture of other salts. It is enclosed in a building over which is erected an open temple, formed of ten columns supporting a dome, in which placed a statue of the goddess Hygeia. It is the property & in the occupation of William Lauder. One penny Charged for each visit when using the water (See Name Book for sheet 15) Form 136

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Parish of St. Cuthberts

Form 136 Page
√ - St. Bernard's Bridge
√ - St. Bernards Mineral Well

This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 28
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056

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Bizzy- Moderator, Jane F Jamieson, M-R

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