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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Whilmini Scord Whilimini Scort

Whilmini Scord
Mr. A. Robertson Arie Gunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter
044.01 This name is applied to a small Green burn or track situated in this parish of 10 chains S. [South] of Kirk Ward and 12 chains N. [North] of Watchhouse Burn in the property of Mr. Bruce of Whalsay Island, Shetland
Lambs Knowe Lambs Knowe Mr. A. Robertson Arie Gunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter
044.01 This name is applied to a knowe or small hill to the N.W. [North West] of Bretabister about 10 chains is the property of the above & is covd. [covered] with rough & heathy pasture
Taa Wall Thawell Knowe


Taa Wall
Mr. A. Robertson Arie Gunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter
William Tait Bretabister
G. Morrison
044.01 This name is applied to a small hill covd. [covered] with heathy pasture 30 chains S.W. [South West] from "Bretabister it is also the property of the above
Buillin Knowe Building Known


Buillon Knowe
Mr. A. Robertson Arie Gunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter
William Tait Bretabister
G. Morrison
044.01 This name is applied to a hill similar to the above 40 chains S. [South] by West from Bretabister proprietor Mr. Bruce Whalsay

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