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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BURN OF FIDGE Burn of Fidge Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar 113 Applies to aa broad sluggish stream, taking its name from a tract of flat rough pasture through which it flows, as described. Situate about 1/3 mile due W. of Toyness Point and about 3/8 mile S. of Swanbister House. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq Swanbister.
HANGABACK Hangaback Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar
Orkney Rentals, 1595 & 1614
113 This name applies to a small district in which are several small crofts. Situated about 1/2 mile S.E. of Orphir House, and about 1 mile S.W. of Swanbister House. The property of James Johnston Esq Coubister.

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