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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LINKLET BAY Linklet Bay
Linklet Bay
Linklet Bay
Charles Thomson, Farmer, Howar
William Tulloch, Farmer, Rue
Henry Muir, Tailor, Niven
072 A large Bay on the east coast of North Ronaldshay 3/4ths of a mile east of the Free Church and extending from Niven on the north to the junction of the Mill Stream on the south.
NORTH GRAVITY North Gravity
North Gravity
North Gravity
Charles Thomson, Farmer, Howar
William Tulloch, Farmer, Rue
John Swanney, tenant
072 A small farm Dwelling house & Steading the property of William Traill Esquire of Woodwick M.D. about 1/2 mile north east of the Free Church and south of Sandgar.
SANDSHEEN Sandsheen
Sandsheen
Sandsheen
Charles Thomson, Farmer, Howar
William Tulloch, Farmer, Rue
Henry Muir, Tailor, Niven
072 A portion of sand liable to floods on the property of William Traill Esquire of Woodwick M.D. at the north end of the Links. It takes its name from the brightness of the sun shining on the sand in summer when it is dry - hence "Sheen" or brightness.

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