OS1/23/1/52
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAEVAR HOWE | Saevar Howe Saevar Howe Saevar Howe Saevar Howe |
Mr Henry Moar, farmer, Lea Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr Henry Moar, SKidge Mr H. Leask Boardhouse Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Killen, Birsay |
088 | A prominent green mound of a circular, form about ten chains in circumference and rising circuitously to the height of about 100 feet above high water mark: It is Situated Close to H.W.M. [High Water Mark] and on the E. [East] side of ''Vodrus;'' also about ½ a mile N. [North] of ''Harpsquoy,'' upon the property of the Earl of Zetland: About ten years ago it was partly opened by a Mr Farrer, from Edinburgh who found among the rubbish a collection of bones of various Shapes & Sizes including a human Skull; also a ringing Bell of a medium Size which was deposited into the Edinburgh Museum: There are various opinions as to the former use of this mou [mound] but the most common, and likely to be true is: that it is a large Tumulus or Burrying Mound of an ancient date. |
Continued entries/extra info
[age] 52Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Note below Place entry: O.E. [Old English]Words lost in fold of page
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Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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