OS1/23/1/134
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWE OF NETHERSKAILL | Knowe of Nether Skaill Knowe of Nether Skaill Knowe of Nether Skaill Knowe of Netherskaill |
Mr David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth adopted |
094 | A small knoll situated about ¼ mile south of Nether Skaill and fully ¼ mile South east of "Flaws" and about fifteen chains east of the Knowe of Flaws. and is said to have been an ancient burial mound but no remains have been discovered in it though a considerable portion of it has been lately removed for use in repairing roads. |
| MARWICK | Marwick Marwick Marwick |
Mr David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 | Applies to an extensive district well cultivated and thickly populated is about 1¾ miles in length by 1½ in breadth it is situated about 1½ miles west of Twatt and about 1 mile south of the Barony and a distance of about one mile north of Vestrafiold |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 134Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
Note The above names are the property of the Earl of Zetland
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Knowe of Netherskaill -- O.E. [Old English]Marwick -- Typed on the body of 88/14
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Moira L- Moderator, sue, Partan Claws
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