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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWE OF MIDGARTH | Knowe of Midgarth Knowe of Midgarth Knowe of Midgarth |
Mr John Mowat Mr A. Robertson Revd. A. Macgregor Rose |
096 | This name applies to a small Knoll The supposed site of a Pictish fort situated immediately south of the Leeans, and 21 ch[ains] N.E. of Midland. |
| MIDGARTH | Midgarth Midgarth Midgarth |
Mr D. Sinclair Mr J. Johnston Mr A. Robertson |
096 | This name applies to farmhouses and steadings situated at about 12 ch[ains] N.W. of Newbreck, they are built of stone thatched one storey high and in good repair. |
| MIDLAND | Midland Midland Midland |
Mr D. Sinclair Mr J. Johnston Mr A. Robertson |
096 | This name applies to a farmhouse & steading situated at 15 ch[ains] N.W. of Midgarth it is built of stone, slated two storey high and is in good repair It is the property of Mr David Firth farmer. Rendall, Orkney |
| TAING OF MIDGARTH | Taing of Midgarth | Mr John Mowat Mr A. Robertson Revd. A. Macgregor Rose |
096 | This name applies to a point on the sea coast situated 11 ch[ains] E. of the Knowe of Midgarth and about 27 ch. N.E. of Midgarth |
| THE LEEANS | The Leeans The Leeans The Leeans |
Mr John Mowat Mr A. Robertson Revd. A. Macgregor Rose |
096 | A shingly beach situated 21 chains N.E. of Midland |
| TUMULUS [The Leeans] | Tumulus | Mr Rendall Midgarth Mr Sinclair Midland |
096 | This is a mound of earth which has the appearance of being an antiquity, but no information respecting it can be ascertained situated ch. N. of the Leeans. |
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