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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE'S LOCH | Bruce's Lock Bruce's Lock Bruce's Lock |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay Mr. J. Shearer Waterhall Stronsay |
092 | This name applies to a small fresh water lock in the district of Lower Whitehall situated about 400 yards south from the pier, this lock derived its name from a person the name of Bruce. |
| CROOKS NESS | Crooks Ness Crooks Ness crooks Ness |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay Mr. J. Shearer Waterhall Stronsay |
092 | This name is applied to a small point of land on the shore, situated about a 1/4 of a mile south east from the pier. All this headland is the property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinshay. |
| LOWER WHITEHALL | Lower Whitehall Lower Whitehall Lower Whitehall |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay Mr. J. Shearer Waterhall Stronsay |
092 | This name applies to a pretty large district consisting of several small farms and cottages with a fish curing station on the north end of the ness it is situated on the headland known by the name of Grice Ness |
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