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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROUGH (Site of) [Otterswick Bay] | Brough (Remains of Picts' Fort) |
Rev Matthew Fisher, Parish Minister Oliver Drever, farmer, Quivals John Scott, clerk to Captain Horwood Walter Dennison, Westbrough |
081 | A large circular mound, the remains of a ancient Brough or Picts' fort, Situate on rising ground at the isthmus near the head of Otterswick Bay, which almost divides Burness into a separate island. it was evidently a large fortress or stronghold, having ramparts and ditches, but nothing remains on the surface but the track or mound; but underneath is a mass of rubbish, ashes and stones. There is no record or information to be had of the date or origin. On the property of Colonel Balfour. |
| SKELBRAE | Skelbrae | Rev Matthew Fisher, Parish Minister Oliver Drever, farmer, Quivals John Scott, clerk to Captain Horwood Edward Scott, occupier |
081 | A substantial farmstead situate about 1/2 mile N.W. of Lama Ness and 1/4 mile E. of Stratiegarth. Property of Captain Horwood of Westove. |
| TORNESS | Thorness Thorness Thorness Torness |
Rev Matthew Fisher, Parish Minister Oliver Drever, farmer, Quivals John Scott, clerk to Captain Horwood Re-submitted |
081 | Applies to a dwelling house situate on the E. side of the public road about 1 1/2 miles S. of Scar and 1/4 mile N.E. of Hermisgarth. The property of Captain Horwood of Westove. |
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