OS1/23/1/50
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNT MISERY | Mount Misery Mount Misery Mount Misery |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr Henry Moar Lea |
088 | A Small but conspicuous mound: Situated upon the ''Point of Snusan,'' and about ΒΌ mile N.E. [North East] of Choin: It is generally Known to be the Remains of a Tumulus: and this opinion may be verified by the fact of it being in all forms Similar to many of the well Known Tumuli in Orkney & elsewhere. It is upon the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
| TUMULUS [nr Mount Misery] | Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) |
Mr Leask of Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay Mr Henry Moar Lea |
088 | A slight eminence of a Circular form Containing Stones and rubbish Said to be the Remains of an ancient Tumulus: It is Situated a short distance South of ''Mount Misery,'' and upon the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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[page] 50Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] William Fraser 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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