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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE FAVEL | Little Favel Little Favel Little Favel |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick Mr James Langskaill (Occupier) |
088 | A small farm house & offices situated a ΒΌ of a mile east of ''Lower Grindally'' and immediately east of ''Stone'' & also a short distance north of ''Stanerandy'' The property of The Earl of Zetland. |
| CHRIST KIRK (Site of) | Christ Kirk (Site of) Christ Kirk (Site of) Christ Kirk (Site of) |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Estd. [Established] Church Minister of Birsay Captain F. J. Day R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
088 | Applies to a circular raised Wall covered over with grass. and a little above the ground at the east End of the Parish Church. This is said to be the foundation remains of the ancient Christ Kirk which was built by Earl Thorfinn between 1050 & 1064, and which is mentioned in Page 95 & 96 of Orkneyinga Saga |
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[page] 72Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Added in red by another hand: Extract from Orkneyinga Saga.
"The Parish Church which contains some fragments of old work, seems to have been the famous Christs' Church built by Earl Thorfinn. But it does not seem likely that any portion of the existing parish Church can be as old as the middle of the 11th Century. There are remains of an older Church, however beside it which are still Known as the Christ's Kirk and Mr. George Petrie who has made a ground plan of the Structure (of which only part of the foundation remains) has ascertained that it had an apse at the east end"
[signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Note below authorities for Christ Kirk: Name obtained by Captain F.J. Day R.E. [Royal Engineers] while finally examining the Plans of Orkney.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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