St. Clements Wells

Blipped the entrance to the new build housing estate in neighbouring Wallyford, on my way back from having lunch at the Gyle with my friend Parmjit. It was good to catch up with her on all the news. 

The new extensively large estate is build on the St. Clements Wells Farm, hence the estate’s name. St Clements Wells were probably named by Scandinavians living in the Tranent area.

Apparently, they were here because of the presence of a powerful landholder of likely Scandinavian descent, Thor of Tranent, son of Swain, who is mentioned in many 12th-century charters. He held extensive lands in the area and granted the church of Tranent to Holyrood Abbey.

It’s good to know that the history is being carried forward, however, I’m still worrying about how the infrastructure will cope with all these new houses. There is a new education campus, but I’m not sure about other things such GP and health, as well all the extra cars on the roads. Weirdly, all these new houses are being built all over the country, yet we are being told there are not enough houses! 

Have a good day all.