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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUSKERRY | Auskerry | Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Miller Farmer Banks Mr A Learmonth Farmer New Millfield Stronsay |
104 | This name applies to a small island situated about 3 miles South of the Island of Stronsay It is about 3/4 of a mile long and very near 3/4 of a mile wide and is covered with rough and heathy pasture there is no inhabitants living on the island only the Lighthouse Keepers The only antiquaties are the ruins of a very small Chapel on the east side and two small green mounds near the north east end called Monkhouse, from the appearence of them at present they look as if there was a building on them at some date but nothing is known of them now. There is also two large standing stones on the north west side It is said. that there is a grave on the east side near the Lothers but could not be pointed out It is the property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
| CHAPEL (In Ruins) [Auskerry] | 104 |
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Orkney Parish of StronsaySigned: James Boyle C/a
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