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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURIAL GROUND [Swanbister House] | Burial Ground | Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar | 113 | Applies to a small portion of ground pointed out as the site of an ancient chapel and graveyard in the vicinity of which numerous human bones have been found, all particulars as to the time it had existed either by tradition on in history are silent. Situate about 15 chains S.E. of Swanbister House, and immediately W. of Site of Earl's Palace, on the property of Archer Fortescue Esq. of Swanbister. |
| EARL'S PALACE (Site of) | Earl's Palace (site of) |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar | 113 | Applies to an elevated green mound situated on a beautiful elevation at the inner head of the Bay of Swanbister House. Is believed in the locality to be the site of the palace of the Earls. Probably the residence of Earl Paul see Orkneyinga Saga page 92. |
| Site of CHAPEL [Swanbister House] | Site of Chapel | Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 | Applies to a small portion of ground pointed out as the site of an ancient chapel and graveyard in the vicinity of which numerous human bones have been found, all particulars as to the time it had existed either by tradition on in history are silent. Situate about 15 chains S.E. of Swanbister House, and immediately W. of Site of Earl's Palace, on the property of Archer Fortescue Esq. of Swanbister. |
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