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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ODIN Odin
Odin
Odin
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank William Bews, farmer, Parkhall.
James Sketheway, fisherman, Haughland
097 A Farmhouse situate about 1/2 mile east of Strathore, and about 1/4 mile Southeast of Ling Holm. The property of Col. [Colonel] D. Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie.
ODIN'S STONE Odin's Stone
Odin's Stone
Odin's Stone
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank James Sketheway, Fisherman, Haughland William Bews, farmer, Parkhall. 097 A large flagstone lying on the beach at Odin and about 1/4 mile south east of Ling Holm. According to tradition, this stone was used as a sacrificial altar dedicated to the God Odin, and is in shape something like a coffin, it is 8 feet long & 3 feet broad by 2 feet thick.
PARKHALL Parkhall
Parkhall
Parkhall
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank James Sketheway, fisherman, Haughland William Bews, tenant. 097 A farmhouse situate 1/4 mile south east of Mounthooly and 1/2 mile south of Strathore.The property of Colonel D. Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie.

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