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List of names as written	Various modes of spelling	Authorities for spelling	Situation	Description remarks
HOWANS	Howans Howans Howans Howans	W.G.T. Watt Esqr.[Esquire] of Kierfiold House Dr. [Doctor] Clouston Manse of Sandwick Mr Thomson Schoolmaster Aith J. Johnstone Esqr. [Esquire] of Vetquoy	100	The remains of two buildings said to have been ancient "Broughs". in the most northerly one some ancient relics were discovered also Deer's horns in the same Brough stands a well there is no tradition of any discription concerning it, but these remains known by the name "Howans" are believed to have been two Broughs.
HURKISGARTH	Hurkisgarth Hurkisgarth Hurkisgarth Hurkisgarth Hurkisgarth	W.G.T. Watt Esqr.[Esquire] of Kierfiold House Dr. [Doctor] Clouston Manse of Sandwick Mr Thomson Aith Public School Mr Gersgarth Occupier J. Johnston Esqr. [Esquire] of Vetquoy	100	A large and commodious farm house with garden, and offices, situated about 1/2 mile southwards of Kierfiold House and nearly 1/4 mile North East of the Manse of Sandwick the property of Mr Leask Boardhouse,
POST OFFICE [nr Hurkisgarth]	Post Office Post Office Post Office Post Office	W.G.T. Watt Esqr.[Esquire] of Kierfiold House Dr. [Doctor] Clouston Manse of Sandwick Mr Thomson Schoolmaster Aith J. Johnston Esqr. [Esquire] of Vetquoy	100	A small office attached to the farm house of Aith for the convenience of the Parish of Sandwick, ---- and despatches thrice weekly viz, tuesday, thursdays, and Saturdays. Proprietrix Mrs Linklater of Aith

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