OS1/23/12/91

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GALLOW HA' Gallows Ha'
Gallow Ha'
Mr Heddle, Town Clerk Mr Bruce, Kirkwall Mr Green Auctioneer Kirkwall
Adopted
108 The top of the hill directly south of the Town is termed Gallowhill, and was the place where, in early times, those found practising the devilish art of witch-craft suffered the last penalty of the law.
LAINGBRAE Laingbrae Mr Heddle, Town Clerk Mr Bruce, Kirkwall
Mr Green Auctioneer
Kirkwall
108 A neat cottage situated to the south of Gallowhall having garden and outhouses attached

Transcriber's notes

The title "Gallow Hill" has been deleted, but the description seems to apply to it and "Gallow Ha"', so it has been transcribed in full.

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MoragSinclair, Kugi

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