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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIMHOUSE | Brimhouse Brimhouse Brimhouse |
James Spence, Esqr. [Esquire] Nat [National] Bank Stromness Mr John Brown Mercht. [Merchant] Stromness Mr Jas Clouston Farmer Navershaw | 106 | Applies to a small hillock situated about 1/4 mile S.E. of Navershaw and nearly 1/2 mile east of "Garson" The property of J R Pollexfen Esqr. [Esquire] of Cairston |
| GRAY'S BIGGINGS | Gray's Biggings Gray's Biggings Gray's Biggings |
James Spence, Esqr [Esquire] Nat. [National] Bank Stromness Mr John Brown Mercht. [Merchant] Stromness Mr John Begg Grieveship | 106 | A group of seven dilapedated dwelling houses situated in the borough of Stromness, about five chains east of "Viewfield" and about the same distance N.W. of Mebvin place proprietors various |
| MAY BURN | May Burn May Burn May Burn |
James Spence Esqr. [Esquire] Nat [National] Bank Stromness Mr John Brown Mercht. [Merchant] Stromness Mr John Begg Grieveship | 106 | A small stream rising about four chains north of Midgarth flows easterly for about ten chains, and supplies Stromness Distillery with water, falls into Stromness Harbour about three chains east of the Distillery |
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