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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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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