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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE OF WAITH | Bridge of Waith Bridge of Waith Bridge of Waith |
Mr Francis Taylor Farmer Howe Mr Robert Taylor Farmer Bu' Cairston Mr Allan Paplay Farmer Congesquoy |
106 | A substantial stone bridge with two arches situated at the southern extremity of "Loch of Stenness", and on the Parish boundary which extends "Stromness from "Stenness" it also about three miles from Stenness on the road leading to Kirkwall. |
| HOWE | Howe Howe Howe |
Mr Francis Taylor Farmer Howe (occupier) Mr Robert Taylor Farmer Bu' Cairston Mr Allan Paplay Farmer Congesquoy | 106 | A large and substantial farm house and offices situated about two miles N.E of Stromness and about 1/2 mile westwards from the "Bridge of Waith" the property of James R. Pollexfen Esqr. [Esquire] of Cairston. |
| THE BUSH | The Bush The Bush The Bush |
Mr Francis Taylor Farmer Howe Mr Robert Taylor Farmer Bu' Cairston Mr Allan Paplay Farmer Congesquoy | 106 | Applies to a small narrow channel about 1/8 of a mile south of the "Bridge of Waith" and seperates the latter named place from the "Bay of Ireland" |
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