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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPEL (In Ruins) [N of Howe] | Chapel (remains of) Chapel (remains of) Chapel (remains of) |
Mr David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 | The remains of an ancient chapel situated on the coast about ½ mile north of Howe and ½ mile south of Gruidgair and close to high water mark there is no tradition wether can any information be gleaned respecting its origin but that it is an antiquity of a very early date is a well Known fact, It is generally believed to belong to a period prior to the reformation, There is also a disused burial ground surrounding it which is considered to be coeval with the chapel |
| BURIAL GROUND [chapel, N of Howe] | Burial Ground Burial Ground Burial Ground |
Mr. David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor Geoth |
094 | There is also a disused burial ground surrounding it [the chapel] which is considered to be coeval with the chapel. |
| NETHER SKAILL | Nether Skaill Nether Skaill Nether Skaill |
Mr David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 | A thatched farm house with offices attached situated about ¼ mile E S E [East South East] of Flaws and about ¾ mile N.E. [North East] of "Howe" |
| KNOWE OF FLAWS | Knowe of Flaws Knowe of Flaws Knowe of Flaws |
Mr David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor of Geo |
094 | Applies to a small Knoll said to be an ancient burial mound situated in a small inclosure - ¼ mile S W [South West] of Nether Skaill and ¼ mile south of Flaws no remains have been discovered in it, no excavation having taken place The above names are on the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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[page] 133Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
Note: The above names are on the property of the Earl of Zetland.
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Chapel -- G T [German Text]Burial Ground -- G T [German Text]
Knowe of Flaws -- O.E. [Old English]
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