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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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GREENTOFT | Greentoft | G.B. Davidson, Esq. [Esquire] Greentoft, Island of Eday. William Tulloch, Joiner Gutterhole near Greentoft. John Scott, Laborer, Heatherbrae, Southside, Eday. |
091 | This name applies to a large farm house situated on the south west end of the Island of Eday about 6 miles south of the Post Office. It is two storeys slated and in good repair with offices attached built of stone one storey and in good repair. |
KNOLL OF MERRIGARTH | Knoll of Merrigarth | G.B. Davidson, Esq. [Esquire] Greentoft, Island of Eday. William Tulloch, Joiner Gutterhole near Greentoft. John Scott, Laborer, Heatherbrae, Southside, Eday. |
091 | This name applies to a small knoll situated about 1/4 of a mile south west of Greentoft, it is about 15 yards long and about 11 wide and is known as being a funeral pile or Cairn. |
THE QUOY | The Quoy | G.B. Davidson, Esq. [Esquire] Greentoft, Island of Eday. William Tulloch, Joiner Gutterhole near Greentoft. John Scott, Laborer, Heatherbrae, Southside, Eday. |
091 | This name applies to a small cottage situated 150 yards north west of Greentoft. It is built of stone one storey thatched and in good repair. Occupied by a servant at Greentoft farm. |
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