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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERSNESS HILL | Fierceness Hill Fersness Hill |
Mr. H. Marwick, Postmaster Eday. Mr. I. Tulloch, Quarryhouse, Eday. Mr. A. Benson, Carpoquoy, Eday. Mr. Horu, Factor, Eday. Johnston's Map of the Orkneys |
086 | This name is applied to a large hill covered with moss and heathy pasture situated about 3 1/2 miles south-west from the post office. |
| HIGH-HILL | High-hill | Mr. H. Marwick, Postmaster Eday. Mr. I. Tulloch, Quarryhouse, Eday. Mr. A. Benson, Carpoquoy, Eday. Mr. Horu, Factor, Eday. |
086 | This name is applied to a small cottage house situated on the north east of the Fierceness hill, and about 3 1/2 miles south-west from the post office, the house is built of stone thatched, one storey high in fair repair. |
| STENCHAME | Stenchame | Mr. H. Marwick, Postmaster Eday. Mr. I. Tulloch, Quarryhouse, Eday. Mr. A. Benson, Carpoquoy, Eday. Mr. Horu, Factor, Eday. |
086 | This name applies to a large hollow at the north end of which there is a long narrow pool of stagnant water, it is situated about 1/2 a mile east from the house known by the name of Hihghill. |
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D. McKenzie c/aTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Muriel Rousay
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