OS1/23/21/30
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST OFFICE [nr Roadside] | Post Office Post Office Post Office |
Mr John Papley occupier Mr Robert Croy Farmer Bridge of Waith Mr George Halcro Draper Stromness |
106 | A sub office in the district of Ireland and used for the parish of Stenness has a daily communication with the south by means of Mail coach which passes from Kirkwall to Stromness for the south. it is the property of John Papley occupier. |
| ROADSIDE | Roadside Roadside Roadside |
Mr John Papley occupier Mr Robert Croy Farmer Bridge of Waith Mr George Halcro Draper Stromness |
106 | A substantial dwelling house situated at the junction of Orphir road with the Kirkwall and Stromness road and nearly 1/8 of a mile east of "Bridge of Waith" the property of Mr John Papley occupier. |
| TUMULUS [nr Roadside] | Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus |
Mr John Papley Postmaster Roadside Mr Robert Croy Farmer Bridge of Waith. Mr George Halcro Draper Stromness |
106 | A antiquity in the shape of a circular mound consisting of earth and rubbish about 8 feet in height and 10 feet in diameter said to be an ancient burial mound as this has never been excavated no remains have been discovered. both in form and size it resembles other mounds known as tumuli where human remains have been discovered. |
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