OS1/23/17/179
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURN OF BACKATAING | Burn of Bakataing Burn of Bakataing Burn of Bakataing Burn of Bakataing |
Mr James Robertson of Lyking Mr Joseph Robertson Farmer New Laith Mr Peter Sabiston Farmer Newhouse Mr William Sinclair of Ness | 100 | A small streamlet rises about an eigth of a mile west of Dogpow, and flows in an easterly direction for about 1/4 mile and falls into "Loch of Harray" |
| KNOWE OF BACKATAING | Knowe of Bakataing Knowe of Bakataing Knowe of Bakataing Knowe of Bakataing |
Mr James Robertson Farmer Lyking Mr Joseph Robertson Farmer New Laith Mr Peter Sabiston Farmer Newhouse Mr William Sinclair of Ness | 100 | A small mound which is believed to have been an ancient burying place human bones and ashes has been found in it by a neighbouring farmer whilst in the act of levelling the mound for tilling purposes it is situated about 3 chains S.E of Dogpow the property of Mr. William Sinclair of Ness. |
| KNOWETOO | Knowtoo Knowtoo Knowtoo Knowtoo |
Mr James Robertson Farmer Lyking Mr Joseph Robertson Farmer New Laith Mr Jamed Marwick Farmer Appietown Mr William Sinclair of Ness | 100 | A small knoll situated about 1/4 mile North West of Ness, and fully 1/8 of a mile South West of Dogpow. The property of William Sinclair of Ness |
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Ph. [Parish] of Sandwick OrkneySigned: Kenneth Campbell C/A
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