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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESGAR | Esgar Esgar Esgar Esgar |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy Joseph McKay Esq. Smithfield Mary Kirkness Occupier |
095 | A Small farm with offices attached Situated ¼ Mile North of "Smithfield" and the same distance East of Guilderhouse. the property of James Kirkness, North America. |
| TUMULI [Esgar] | Tumuli (Remains of) Tumuli (Remains of) Tumuli (Remains of) |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy Joseph McKay Esq. Smithfield |
095 | Remains of 2 mounds Said to be ancient burial mounds the mounds are of a conical Shape and Situated a Short distance South West of Esgar and 1/8 mile North of Stone of Whilcoe on the property of Mr Kirkness, N.A. [North America] |
| VIAS MOSS | Vias Moss Vias Moss Vias Moss Vias Moss |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy Joseph McKay Esq. Smithfield Joseph Oag Esq. Smithfield |
095 | This name is well known and applied to a soft mossy portion of Ground, Situated a short distance North of Smithfield and 1/8 mile South of Esgar Various propritors |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 218Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Tumuli -- O.E. [Old English]Vias Moss -- (Roman Capitals)
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Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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