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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRECK | Breck | Andrew Robertson Mr Halcrow Mr William Garriock Sealand Orkney Rentals, 1595 |
113 | Applies to a farm house in the S.W. of the district of Petertown & at the West corner of Houton. The dwelling is thatched & in bad repair. |
| HOUTON | Houton | Mr A. Robertson Mr Halcrow Mr Garriock Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory & Almanac (1877) |
113 | This name is given to a large district in the S. of the parish of Orphir. It forms a large Headland in the S. of the above parish. In it there are a number of small farms. |
| SEALAND | Sealand | Mr A. Robertson Mr Halcrow Mr William Garriock | 113 | This name applies to an object similar to the above & situated in the S.W. of the district of Houton. |
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