OS1/23/17/156
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROUGH [W of Stones of Via] | Brough (Remains of) Brough (Remains of) Brough (Remains of) |
David Robertson Esq [Esquire] Easter Voy James Robertson Esq. [Esquire] Lyking W.G.T. Watt Esq. [Esquire] of Kierfiold |
100 | The remains of an ancient building said to be a place of defence, and designated to the class of antiquities known by the term Brough, throughout Orkney, It appears at one time it has been entirely connected with the land, and during a very dry season is still accessible, but remains an island for the most part of the Year no further information can be obtained regarding it; It is situated about 1/2 mile west of the Stones of Via and about the same distance south east of the Manse of Sandwick the property of Mrs Watt of Breckness, |
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