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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
HILL OF CALFSOUND Hill of Calfsound Mr A. Horne Factor Eday
Mr H. Marwick Postmaster Eday
Mr Robert Reid Beggshouse Eday
086 This name applies to a small hill, the west side of which is covered with heather and moss, part of the east side has been reclaimed. It is situated about 1/2 a mile west from the loch of Bomo.
MILL LOCH Mill Loch Mr A. Horne Factor Eday
Mr H. Marwick Postmaster Eday
Mr Robert Reid Beggshouse Eday
086 This name is applied to a large fresh water loch which almost drys in summer it is situated about the 1/4 of a mile south from the Stone of Setter.
Site of ERD HOUSE [SW of Stone of Setter] Site of Erd House Mr A. Horne Factor Eday
Mr H. Marwick Postmaster Eday
Mr Robert Reid Beggshouse Eday
086 [contained in description of Stone of Setter].
About the 1/4 of a mile south west from this stone is the site of an ancient underground house.
STONE OF SETTER Stone of Setter Mr A. Horne Factor Eday
Mr H. Marwick Postmaster Eday
Mr Robert Reid Beggshouse Eday
086 This name applies to a large standing stone of which tradition says nothing. It is about 16 feet high 18 inches thick and about 3 feet broad. it is situated about 1/2 a mile south [of] the house of Carrick, about the 1/4 of a mile south west from this stone is the site of an ancient underground house.

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