OS1/23/1/198
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUOYSCOTTIE | Quoyscottie Quoyscottie Quoyscottie Quoyscottie |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby John Johnson Esq Beaquoy Andrew Linklater Occupier Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 | Applies to two farm housese with out offices Situated ¼ mile North East of Housby and 1/8 mile North West of. Bigging the property of Andrew Linklater and John Anderson Occupiers |
| KNOWES OF CUEAN | Knowes of Cuean Knowes of Cuean Knowes of Cuean |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby John Johnson Esq Beaquoy John Johnson Esq Housbey |
095 | Applies to a group of Tumuli 6 in number. Said to be ancient burial mounds, they are of a miniature size, situated ¼ mile North of Bigging, and ½ mile North East of Housby on the property of J. Johnson Esq of Housby. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 198Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Knowes of Cuean -- O.E. [Old English]Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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