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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURKA DALE | Durkadale (Two words) Durkadale (Two words) Durkadale (Two words) |
Mr J. McKay, District Postman Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield |
089; 095 | A valley through which the stream of the same name passes, and extends form the Loch of Hundland in a S.E. [South Easterly] direction for about one Mile. |
| GREENHILL | Greenhill Greenhill Greenhill |
Mr James Taylor, occupier Mr J. McKay, District Postman Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 | A dwellinghouse, situated on the Commonty a little W. [West] from the N. [North] end of Greenay Hill, and about ¼ mile SW. [South West] from the West end of Durkadale, |
| HASS | Hass Hass Hass |
Mrs Mary Flett, Occupier Mr J. McKay, District Postman Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 | A small farm house and offices, situated in the NW. [North West] end of the district of Durkadale, and about ½ mile W.SW.[West South West] from Howalee, |
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[page] 183Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
Durka Dale -- Original entry scored out -- A district, or tract of Ground, the greatest portion of which was at one time inhabited and cultivated; but the dwellings, except two near the W. end, have all been razed, and it is now Chiefly overgrown with heath, It is about ½ miles long and is situated between the foot of Greenay Hill, on the NE. and the Burn of Durkadale, The property of the Earl of Zetland.
The objects described above are on the property of the Earl of Zetland
[signed] A. McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
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Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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