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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST QUOYS | East Quoys East Quoys East Quoys |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 | Applies to a small slated farm house with offices attached, situate about 55 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Northtown and about 70 chains S.W. [South West] of ''Bigging,'' the property of professor Traill Aberdeen |
| FLOTTA | Flotta Flotta Flotta |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 | Applies to a flat tract of R.P. [rough pasture] which the floods of winter frequently submerge, situate about ¼ of a mile N.E. [North East] of ''East Quoys,'' and about 30 chains N.W. [North West] of Northtown. A large ditch which, it is expected, will prevent this ground from flooding in future, is now in course of construction, |
| TUMULI [East Quoys] | Tumuli Tumuli Tumuli |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 | Applies to two small mounds, said to be ancient burial mounds, situate about 28 chains N.E. [North East] of ''East Quoys'' & about ½ mile N.W. [North West] of Northtown |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 169Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
The two last described objects are on undevided commonty,
[signed] William Gow C/A [Civilian Assistant]
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Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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