OS1/23/14/98

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Orkney OS Name Books, 1879-1880
  4. Orkney, Volume 14
  5. OS1/23/14/98
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SWANBISTER HOUSE Swanbister House Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar 113 The mansion and residence of Archer Fortescue Esq it is a large and commodious structure of modern architecture and tastefully laid out ornamental gardens, also well enclosed and extensive kitchen garden attached. Situate about 1 mile S.W. of Smoogro and about 1/2 mile S.W. of Post Office. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq of Swanbister.

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Eus Eus Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar

This name applies to a brakush water loch of about 3/4 acre in extent subject to the flux and reflux of every tide. Situate about 1/2 mile S. of Swanbister House, and about 1/4 mile S. E. of Piggar. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq of Swanbister.

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Orkney County, Orphir Parish

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Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Orkney, Sheet Cxiii Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Orkney, Sheet Cxiii