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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BELLEVUE Belview
Belview
Belview
Bellevue
Mr Manson, Tenant
Mr B. Brass
Mr J. Wilson
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877)
107 This name is given to a house [house] situated on the N. side of the public road which leads from Kirkwall to Stromness and nearly 1 mile S.W. of the Free Church. It is slated & in good repair. The property of Miss Walker, 26 Calton Hill Edinburgh.
CRYA Crya
Crya
Crya
Crya
Mr William Slater occupier & proprietor
Mr John Wilson
Mr Benjamin Brass
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Guide 1878
107 This name is given to a small farm situated at the roadside which leads from Kirkwall to Stromness, & about 3/4 of a mile S.W. of the Free Church. The dwelling is slated & in fair repair.
SCHOOL [N of church] School
School
School
Mr Watson, Teacher
Mr William Slater
Mr Manson
107 This is a substantial building situated 1 mile S.W. from the Free Church & about 3/4 of a mile N. of the E. Church. There is an average attendance of 50 pupils. It is under the School
Board. It is the parish school. Was built in 1875.

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