OS1/23/1/40
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWES OF LINGRO | Knowes of Lingro Knowes of Lingro Knowes of Lingro |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay John Spence Esq of Fea |
088 | Three small mounds supposed to be ancient places of interment situated about a ¼ of a mile N.W. [North West] of ''Fia'' and about the same distance east of Original Secession Manse. On the property of John Spence Esq of ''Fia'' |
| SWANNAY | Swanney Swanney Swanney Swannay Swannay |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay John Spence Esq of Fea Peaces Map of Orkney Guide to Orkney & Shetland & Directory |
088 | Applies to extensive farm-offices situated close to the west of the public Road and about 1 mile east of the Original secession Manse. The dwellinghouse is situated a short distance N.E. [North East] of the Offices. The property of John Spence Esq of ''Fia'' |
| FIA | Fia Fia Fia |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay John Spence Esq of Fea |
088 | Farmhouse & offices in the District of Above-the-Hill situated ½ a mile SW [South West] of ''Swanney'' and about the same distance east of the Original secession Manse. The property of Occupier. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 40Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Note below Place entry for Knowes of Lingro: O.E. (Old English)Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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