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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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TUMULUS [Beaquoy Farm] | Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) |
Mr J McKay Postman Dounby J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy J Johnson Esq. Houseby |
095 | Said to be an ancient burial nound. Situated close to the farm Houses of, Beaquoy the mound has been excavated by the, Farmes there and Quantities of Burned and Charred bones were found, contained in a stone Cist of the common description, |
BEAQUOY FARM | Beaquoy Beaquoy Beaquoy Beaquoy Beaquoy Farm |
Mr J McKay Postman Dounby J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy J Johnson Esq. Houseby Valuation Roll of Birsay (adopted) |
095 | Applies to a Substantial farm house with out offices Situated ½ mile South East of, Housby, and 3/8 of a mile North of Lower Mossetter the property of Messrs Copland Stromness, |
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[page] 208Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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