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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIGBRECK | Bigbreck Bigbreck Bigbreck Bigbreck Bigbreck |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Mr William Spence Farmer, (Occupier) Mr William Mowat, Farmer Newbigging John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A farm house with garden and Offices attached situated a very short distance north of the manse of Twatt, The property of Mr William Spence Occupier, |
| TUMULI [Linnabreck] | Tumuli Tumuli Tumuli Tumuli |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Mr William Spence Farmer Bigbreck Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 | Applies to two small mounds said to have been ancient burial mounds, situated ΒΌ mile E.S.E [East South East] of Linnabreck and fully 1/8 of a mile south of Newhall; no remains have been found in them. An excavation of these and several other tumuli in the locality was conducted By Mr Farrer MP [Member of Parliament] in 1869; but nothing of interest was discovered in any of them, |
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[page] 101Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
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