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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCRUIT | Scruit | John Scot 'Suritadale' James Spence Rantan Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie |
089 | This name is applied to a small crofter's house situate 5 ch. [chains] from W [West] side of Loch of Swannay & 21 ch [chains] S.E. [South East] from 'Suritidale' it is one story, built of stone, thatched, and in bad repair: Proprietor Right Hble [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland |
| TUMULI [Rantan &c] | Tumuli | James Spence Rantan | 089 | This applies to two small mounds. situate 6 ch [chains] N.E. [North East] from 'Mittens,' 10 ch [chains] S W [South West] from 'Rantan' & 9 ch [chains] S.E [South East] from Bockyhall,' the small or north mound was opened a short time ago by James Spence of Rantan & found to contain a cist; with ashes. |
| STONE CIST FOUND A.D. 1877 [Rantan] | Stone Cist found A.D. 1877 | . | 089 | the small or north mound was opened a short time ago by James Spence of Rantan & found to contain a cist; with ashes. |
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Note below Place entry for Tumuli: O.E. [Old English]Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, sue, Partan Claws
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