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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAWKS | Bawks Bawks Bawks |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton Mr William Spence, Occupier Mr James Spence, Midhouse |
094 | A small thatched dwellinghouse situated in the N. [North] of the district of Greenay, and nearly equidistant from Nether Bigging and Lapland, the property of the heirs of the late Christopher Harvey, Upper Biggings |
| TUMULUS [Airy] | Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton Mr William Spence, Bawks Mr James Spence, Midhouse |
094 | A small round heap of broken stones and mouldy earth, said to be the remains of an ancient burial mound, situated about 6 chains N. [North] of Airy, on the property of Mr Magnus Spence Upper Bigging, |
| NETHER BIGGING | Nether Bigging Nether Bigging Nether Bigging |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton Mr James Spence, Midhouse Mr William Sabiston, Occupier |
094 | A farm house with offices attached, situated in the N. [North] of the district of Greenay, about 12 chains W.NW. [West North West] of Airy and about 6 Chains S.Sw, [South South West] from Bawks, the property of the heirs of the late C. Harvey, Upper Biggings, |
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[page] 160Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
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