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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLINKER GEO | Clinker Geo | Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Stronsay Mr. John Miller Banks Stronsay | 104 | This name applies to a small creek on the shore situated about 220 yards north from the West Hill |
| FALLING CRAIG | Falling Craig | Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Stronsay Mr. John Miller Banks Stronsay | 104 | This name is applied to the face of a cliff on the sea shore. it is situated about a 120 west from the West Hill |
| STANDING STONE [twice, West Hill, Auskerry] | 104 | |||
| WEST HILL | West Hill West Hill West Hill |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Stronsay Mr. John Miller Banks Stronsay |
104 | This name is applied to a small hill covered with rough pasture, situated about 1/2 a mile north from the Lighthouse on Auskerry. on the top of this hill is a standing stone , it is about 4ft. high 2ft. broad and 3 inches thick. about 220 yards north-east, from this stone, is another ancient standing stone, it is about 7 feet high 3 feet broad and about 4 inched thick. |
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Orkney Island of Auskerry Parish of StronsaySigned: D. McKenzie
Transcriber's notes
Two entries for 'Standing Stone' appear to have been applied to, and included in, the entry for West Hill'. There is no data for them.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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