Volume contents
| 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 |
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| 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 |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of St. Cuthberts
Form 136 Page
√ - St. Bernard's Bridge
√ - St. Bernards Mineral Well
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 28
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county, OS Name Books - Midlothian county - Volume 98 - Parish of St Cuthberts and The City of Edinburgh, OS1/11/98
This volume contains place name information from the parish of St Cuthberts, and The City of Edinburgh
Ordnance Survey - Midlothian county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Midlothian, which is in the east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.