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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKSTONE MOSS | Markstone Moss Markston Moss Markstone Moss Markstone Moss Markstone Moss |
Mr Taylor Rashieburn Estate Plan, 1828, William Oddie Ayre John A Bruce Factor Kirkwall J Gunn, Gamekeeper, Graemeshall |
108 | A large tract of Moorland situated on the East side of the County Road and about 3 miles from the Village of St Mary's. Property of A M S Graeme Esq. [Esquire] Graemeshall. |
| THE FIVE HILLOCKS | The Five Hillocks The Five Hillocks The Five Hillocks |
J A Bruce Esq [Esquire] factor William Oddie farmer, Ayre J Gunn, Gamekeeper,Graemeshall |
108 | Five green mounds, situated on the south of "Markstone Moss" and east of the county road leading from St Mary's to Kirkwall. There is no tradition in the locality in connections with these mounds; and, judging from the appearance of the two that have been explored, they seem to have been originally gravel heaps. |
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