An old well plate at Greenlaw
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An old well plate at Greenlaw
Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 2 Nov 2009
This metal face plate, dated 1878, is set into a low wall at the junction of Duns Road and The Square. For a wider view of this plate and wall against the backdrop of Greenlaw Town Hall undergoing renovation works, see Image The plate was originally a working part of a well that was built in this area when a new public water supply was introduced in 1878. The first public water supply into the town was brought from Well Tree springs.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.706934
Longitude
-2.461618