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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayre Dyke | Ayre Dyke Ayre Dyke Ayre Dyke |
William Morrison, Teacher, Burra. Hance Smith, Gossigarth. Alexander Christie, Symbister |
059.05 | Applies to a narrow stony beach which is covered by the waters of West Voe, & Cliff Sound; at Spring tides, is situated about 1/8 of a mile south from the Haa & about the same distance north from the Point of the Lotheror. |
| Houss | Houss Houss Houss |
William Morrison, Teacher Burra. Hance Smith, Gossigarth. Alexander Christie, Symbister. |
059.05 | Applies to a collection of dwelling houses with gardens attached, situated on the north side of the Hall, on the eeast side of Skoe Hill, & a short distance south west from the Voe of Northouse. The Property of Ms [Miss] Scott of Scalloway. |
| Skeo Hill | Skoe Hill Skoe Hill Skoe Hill Skeo Hill |
William Morrison, Teacher Burra. Hance Smith Gossigarth. Alexander Christie, Symbister A Inkster Grunasound J Inkster Springfield J Slater North-house |
059.05 | A small rocky Knoll situated on the west side of Houss, & about 1/8 of a mile south from the Wick of Blumbister. |
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[signed] R. Hawkins S.R.E [Sapper Royal Engineers]
Skeo Hill [note] SKEO, a very common name in Shetland, from small dry-stone houses (skeos) used for drying fish. Norse Skja.
Houss [note] Hus, Norse, a house- (The Haa here appears to have been a proprietors house or mansion)
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