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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
MUCE Muce
Muce
Muce
Mrs Johnston, Occupier
Mr D. Stephen, Northtown
Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse
094 A thatched farm house and offices attached situated in the district of Sabiston nearly ¼ mile E. [East] of Howan on the property of the Earl of Zetland,
KNOWE OF SMIRRUS Knowe of Smirrus
Knowe of Smirrus
Knowe of Smirrus
Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse
Mr D.Stephen, Northtown
Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse
094 A small knoll, Covered with rough pasture, situated about 14 chains E.NE. [East North East] of Muce, It is said to be artificial, and is beleived to be the remains of some ancient building - probably a Broch - but no information concerning the nature of it is obtainable, In appearance it resembles a very large tumulus, The stones used in building the farm house and offices at Howan were taken from the interior of this knowe, but so far as I can ascertain no trace of masonry was discovered in it, No Stone implements or remains of any interest have been foundl,

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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney

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