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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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