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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOWE HARPER | Knowe of How-harper (Tumulus) Howe Harper |
John Firth John Firth James Firth Adopted |
101 | An artificial mound of a conical shape It is composed of small stones and earth an evidently of ancient date It is supposed to have been a place of burial at one time,as it is similar to numerous other Tumulus which are to be found in Orkney and said to have been used as stated above Situated a short distance to the N.W. of Binscarth |
| Site of CHAPEL [Loch of Wasdale] | Site of Chapel Site of Chapel Site of Chapel |
John Firth Wasdale John Firth Binnaquoy James Firth Wasdale |
101 | This is a small islet near the southern end of the Loch of Wasdale where it is said a Chapel stood at one time. No remains of it is to be seen at the present time except some embedded stones, which would lead to the supposition that an ancient building of some kind stood here at one time A few years ago James Firth of Wasdale dug up at this place some ashes & burnt bones |
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