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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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LINKSNESS | Linksness | John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Post Master Alexander Learmonth Millfield | 092 | This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone, one story high With thatch roof in good repair situated about 1/4 of a mile West of Odin. |
ODIE | Odie | John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Post Master Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
092 | This name applies to a small dwellinghouse with Offices, built of stone one story high, With thatch roof in good repair situated about 1/4 of a mile northwest of Rosebank. |
PIER OF SKERRA | Pier of Skerra | John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Post Master Alexander Learmonth Millfield | 092 | This name applies to a portion of flat rocks projecting into the sea upon the West shore of Stronsay which was once used as landing place for Catle, situated about 300 yards southw--- of Linksness. The Above name applies to featurses Upon the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Shapisay. |
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Orkney Parish of StronsaySigned: W Bonner C/A
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