OS1/23/8/54
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRECKQUOY | Breckquoy Breckquoy Breckquoy |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Thomas Sinclair Esq, of Beboran Mr Donald Stephen, Farmer Norton |
101 | A small thatched dwelling house situated immediately east of Caperhouse 1/8 of a mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Yeldivill and fully 1/8 of a mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Garth the property of Mr P. Smith Bea |
| YELDIVILL | Yeldivill Yeldivill Yeldivill |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Thomas Sinclair Esq of Beboran Mr Donald Stephen, Farmer Norton |
101 | A substantial farm house with garden and offices attached, situated about ΒΌ mile south of "Garth" and about 1/8 of a mile south of Caperhouse the property of Mr James Johnston occupier. |
| TUMULI [S of Yeldivill] | Tumuli Tumuli Tumuli |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Thomas Sinclair Esq of Beboran Mr Donald Sinclair, Farmer Norton |
101 | The remains of two ancient mounds said to have been ancient burial places which may be confirmed with the fact that close to them was discovered a stone Cist, they stand about 2 chains north of Yeldivill. the property of Mr William Isbister |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 54Ph. [Parish] of Harray -- Orkney
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Tumuli: Authority Mr Donald Sinclair, Farmer Norton - in every other entry this has been Mr Donald Stephen.Note below Place entry: O.E. [Old English]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, MoragSinclair
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