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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWES OF YONBELL | Knowes of Yonbell Knowes of Yonbell Knowes of Yonbell |
Mr David Smith, Newark Mr John Moar Quoyloo Mr Peter Taylor of Geoch | 094 | Applies to two small knolls said to be ancient burial mounds situated at the southern extremity of "Yonbell" and about 1/2 mile N E of the summit of Vestra Fiold The property of R Clauston Esqr [Esquire] of Balraith The most northerly of these mounds constitutes a point on the parish boundary. |
| LEE GEO | Lee Geo Lee Geo Lee Geo |
Mr David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Quoyloo Mr Peter Taylor of Geoch | 094 | A small creek 1/4 mile south of the parish boundary and about four chains south of the "Table Rock" |
| VESTRA FIOLD | Vestrafiold Vestrafiold Vestrafiold Vestra Fiold |
Mr David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Quoyloo Mr Peter Taylor of Geoch (Form adopted) |
094 | A high and conspicuous hill feature and is the highest in the west mainland of Orkney From a disused quarry on the S. side of this hill it is said that the Standing Stones of Stenness were taken It is also known by Sandwick Hill but Vestra Fiold is the most ancient term It is the property of R. Clauston Esqr. [Esquire] of Balraith |
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Parish of Sandwick OrkneySigned: Kenneth Campbell C/A
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