OS1/23/1/41
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUMULUS [Fia] | Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr James Spence Fm [Farmer] Queena |
088 | A small green mound said to have been an ancient place of interment & similar to the vast Tumuli throughout the country. |
| BEA | Bea Bea Bea |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr J. Irvine, Occupier |
088 | A farm dwelling house & offices in the District of Above-the-Hill situated about a ¼ mile south of the Original Secession Manse and 10 chains west of ''Corcum'' The property of G. Irvine Esquire of Quoyloo Sandwick. |
| CURCUM | Curcum Curcum Curcum |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr Thomas Spence Occupier |
088 | A farm Dwellinghouse & Offices situated an 1/8 of a mile east of ''Bea'' and about a ¼ mile west of ''Fea'' The property of Occupier |
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[page] 41Parish of Birsay
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Note below Place entry for Tumulus: (O.E.) [Old English]Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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