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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SWANNAY HOUSE | Swannay House . . . Swannay House |
Mr Clarke Grieve Swannay Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie Mr Robertson Orkney & Shetland Guide & Directory Peace's Map of Orkney |
089 | This name is applied to a Mansion house situate 40 ch [chains] N [North] from 'Loch of Swannay' 14 Miles from Finstown & 3½ from Twatt. It is a substantial stone building slated & in Good repair. proprietor Mr. Brotchie of Swannay & Leith |
BURN OF SWANNAY | Burn of Swannay | Mr Clarke Grieve Swannay Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie Mr Robertson Orkney & Shetland Guide & Director Peace's Map of Orkney |
089 | This name is applied to a considerable stream which has it's source in the Loch of Swany: thence flowing in a westerly direction from N. [North] end of 'Loch of Swannay' to the Sea & situate 5 ch. [chains] S [South] of Swannay House |
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Note below Place entry for Burn of Swannay: Typed on the body of Plan 88/8Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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