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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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Parish of Shapinsay Shapinsay, Orkney.Signed Robert H. Watson C/A
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