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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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GERRA | Gerra | Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar | 107 | The name applies to two small farms a very short distance apart situated about 1/2 mile N.W. of Swanbister House 1/4 mile E. of Blackburn Cottage. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq. of Swanbister. |
POST OFFICE [nr Claypits] | Post Office | Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
107 | A small sub office having communication with Kirkwall three times a week in winter and daily in summer, and with Longhope twice a week in winter and thrice a week in summer, situate about 3/8 mile W. of Longbanks, and about 1/4 mile E. of Claypits. |
SUEZ | Suez | Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar | 107 | A small crofter's dwelling situated about 1/3 mile N. of Schigibiet and about 1/8 mile S.W. of Gerra. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq Swanbister. |
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