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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORSA KELDA | Forsa Kelda Forsa Kelda Forsa Kelda |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton Mr James Spence, Midhouse Mr William Spence, Bawks |
094 | A large and copious spring, said to produce the best water in Orkney, situated about 7 chains S. [South] of Nether Bigging and about 11 chains W.Sw. [West South West] from Airy, on the property of the heirs of the late Christopher Harvey, Upper Bigging, |
| KNOWE OF FORSAKELDA | Knowe of Forsa Kelda Knowe of Forsa Kelda Knowe of Forsa Kelda |
Mr Danald Stephen, Norton Mr William Sabiston, Nether Bigging Mr James Spence, Midhouse |
094 | A small green knoll situated immediately W. [West] of Forsa Kelda, said to be the remains of an ancient tumulus or Burial mound, It is composed chiefly of broken stones on the surface, and large boulders in the interior. A quantity of the latter have been removed for building purposes. It is on the property of the heirs of the late Christopher Harvey, Upper Bigging, |
| AIRY | Airy Airy Airy |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton Mr Gilbert Spence, Occupier Mr James Spence, Midhouse |
094 | A small thatched dwellinghouse in the district of Greenay, about 15 chains N. [North] of Upper Bigging & 12 Chains SE. [South East] of Nether Bigging, the property of Mr Magnus Spence, Upper Bigging |
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[page] 161Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
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Knowe of Forsa Kelda -- O.E. [Old English]Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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