OS1/23/1/149
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOOANT | Hooant Hooant Hooant |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 | The name given to a small hollow situated ¼ mile east of Holland and about ¼ mile south of the western extremity of the Loch of Isbister, the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
| TUMULUS [Hooant] | Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 | A small knoll said to be an ancient land mound situated about ½ mile south east of Holland and a very short distance south of Hooant |
| BRITAIN | Britain Britain Britain |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 | A small dwelling house situated about 1/8 of a mile east of Holland and about ¼ mile north west of ''Hooant.'' This name applied formerly to a neighbouring house now called ''Brettabreck.'' The name is not well known, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 149Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
Note The above named are on the property of the Earl of Zetland
[signed] A. McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
Transcriber's notes
Tumulus -- O.E. [Old English]Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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