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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 ΒΌ 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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[page] 177Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
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