OS1/23/1/89
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANGSKAILL | Langskaill Langskaill Langskaill |
Mr John Breck (Occupier) Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A Farm dwellinghouse & offices situated near the centre of the District of ''Marwick'' about a ¼ mile east of Flaws and an 1/8 mile west of ''Crook'' The property of The Earl of Zetland. |
| CROOK | Crook Crook Crook |
Mr Thomas Mowat (Occupier) Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A small farm house & offices situated an 1/8 mile east of ''Langskaill'' and a ¼ mile south west of ''Leequoy'' The property of Occupier, |
| TUMULUS [SE of Roseview] | Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus |
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Mr John Taylor Farmer Leaquoy |
088 | A small green mound said to be an ancient place of interment or burial mound situated an 1/8 mile S.E. [South East] of ''Roseview'' and about the same distance east of Windbreck. This object is said to have crumbled away greatly within the last 30 or 40 years, from natural decay, |
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[page] 89Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[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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