OS1/23/8/21
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIRBISTER | Mirbister Mirbister Mirbister |
Mr. Magnus Smith Queenalonga Mr. Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Mr. Johnston of Vetquoy |
095 | A district of considerable size situated on the north side of the district of "Brough" east of "Hourston" and south of "Knarston" about 1 mile in length by ½ in breadth, proprietors various |
| BROUGH ['Howen', Mirbister] | The Howan The Howan The Howan Howen Brough |
Mr Magnus Smith Queenalonga Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Mr Johnston of Vetquoy Resubmitted Archaeologia Scotica page 93 |
095 | An elevated green knoll said to be the remains of an ancient brough situated about four chains south of Nether Corston A quantity of stones have been removed from this object for building purposes at various periods within the last forty years, Its interior is pretty well known to consist entirely of stones and boulders, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 21Parish of Harray -- Orkney
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Mirbister: Note: (Typed on body of Sheet 95.9)Brough: Note: (O.E.) [Old English]
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Moira L- Moderator, MoragSinclair
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