OS1/23/17/117
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROUGH OF BORWICK | Brough of Burwick (Remains of) Brough of Burwick (Remains of) Brough of Burwick (Remains of) Brough of Burwick (Remains of) Brough of Burwick (Remains of) Brough of Borwick |
Mr. W. Allan, East Bigging Mr. David Marwick, Burwick Mr. W. Stockan, South Seatter. Mr. Leask of Boardhouse Re-submitted |
100 | A conspicuous mound of Stones, Rubbish, and grass: which is generally Supposed to have been a pictish Stronghold: On the east Side the Stones & rubbish has been removed, leaving in view part of a circular building about 40 feet in diameter, which appears to be similar in construction to the many other pictish Strongholds in Orkney & Shetland It is Situated on the W. coast of Sandwick, and immediately South of a Creek Called "Hell Mouth". also on the N.E. side of "Noust of Borwick". Upon the property of Mrs. Watt of Breckness. |
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Parish of Sandwick OrkneySigned: William Fraser C/A
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