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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CAIRNS | The Cairns The Cairns The Cairns The Cairns |
M\r Robertson Victoria Street Stromness Mr Garrioch Draper Stromness Mr Simon Oman Farmer Biggings Mr James Hourston Farmer Outbrecks |
106 | The remains of an ancient Danish fort or castle consisting simply of a raised mound of earth and loose stones covered over with grass situated about 1/8 of a mile north west of Hall and nearly 1/4 mile south of Outbrecks. Some ascribe it to a German of the name of John Ireland after whom the District of Ireland was named. He having arrived in the country some time about the 14th Century and erected his residence here. but no definite information regarding it can be gleaned. |
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