Volume contents
- 1 - Stronsay , page 1 (start)
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- 178 - Stronsay , title page
- 179 - Stronsay , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELL OF KILDINGUIE | Well of Kildinguie | Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr Donald Hume Hunton Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Stronsay |
092 | This name applies to a small well situated about 350 yards South East of Hunton, It has been spoiled a number of years ago by masons quarrying stones from about it and not knowing anything about its fame almost obliterated it altogether, It can still be seen issuing from the rock, and although it is about 6 feet below high water mark it is quite drinkable after the tide receeds In ancient times the people used to come great distances for the water of this well for sick people "It is said in one of Sir Walter Scott's novels that the water of Kildinguie and the dulce of Geo Odin, would cure all diseases only black death and would make a hard struggle with that,, {Pirate} The water is slightly mineral. |
Continued entries/extra info
Orkney Parish of Stronsay
This description would lead to the supposition that the well is an antiquity but in reply to Remark No.6 it is stated that - "There is not sufficient authority for this well to be Considered an Antiquity"
J. Byrne
Signed: James Boyle C A
Transcriber's notes
See 'Continued entries/extra info'.
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 24 - Parish of Stronsay, OS1/23/24
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Stronsay.
Ordnance Survey - Orkney 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 Orkney, which is in the north of Scotland.