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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTERS GEO | Geo Hunters | Mr. Miller, Banks, Stronsay, Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield, Stronsay, Mr. Meil postmaster, Stronsay |
104 | This name applies to a little creek Situated a little to the east of the lighthouse. |
| LIGHTHOUSE [Auskerry] | Lighthouse. Fixed White | Mr. Miller, Banks, Stronsay, Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield, Stronsay, Mr. Meil postmaster, Stronsay | 104 | This building is Situated on an island about one mile in length and a fourth or thereby in breadth. It is separated from Stronsay, by a Sound three miles wide through which a rapid Current passes. The tower in which the light is placed is Situated at the South end of the island, it is 113 feet in height, and of Circular Shape, The light is a white, and Steadily burning one and is place 105 feet from the base of tower & is seen 20 miles distant the ascent to where the light is placed is by means of a winging Staircase of 84 Stone Steps The buildings in Connection with lighthouse are commodious the whole fabric is the property of the N.L.C. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Stronsay, Orkney Island of Auskerry,Initialed: J Y.
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