OS1/23/1/146
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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STANDING STONE [S of Spurdagrove] | Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone |
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 | An ancient standing stone situated about 6 chains south of Spurdagrove and midway between the taller mound place and the '' Loch of Isbister'' is about 3 ft [feet] in height by twentyfive inches in breadth |
BURIAL GROUND [Spurdagrov ] | Burial Ground Burial Ground Burial Ground |
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 | A small patch of green pasture almost circular and about one chain in diameter said to be an animal burial Ground situated about ΒΌ mile west of Folster and about 1/8 of a mile south of ''Spurdagrove'' |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 146Parish 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
Standing Stone -- O.E. [Old English]Burial Ground -- G.T. [German Text]
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Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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