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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROUGH [nr Tevath] | Brough (Ruins of) Brough (Ruins of) Brough (Ruins of) |
Rev. [Reverend D. Johnston James Sinclair Tevath Nicol Flett Hunscarth |
101 | Is applied to an ancient ruinous building said to have been a Picts house or Stronghold. A portion of its walls are still standing about 6 feet high, on its N.W. [North West] side . the other portion has been pulled down some time ago - It has been circular in shape and part of the walls which are still standing is about 14 feet thick - There is an underground cell which can be seen near its Centre. An urn has been found in it containing ashes - Situated 8 Chains to the south of the Ph [Parish] Manse |
| HUNSCARTH | Hunscarth . . Hunscarth |
Rev. [Reverend] D. Johnston James Sinclair Nicol Flett Handbook to the Orkneys |
101 | Is applied to a small district containing a few one storey high Slated & thatched farm houses with offices attached & detached Situated about one mile to the east of Netlater Various Proprietors |
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[page] 57Parish of Harray -- Orkney
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Brough: Note below Place entry: O.E. [Old English]Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, MoragSinclair
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