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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIMMIS SKERRY | Gimmis Skerry Gimmis Skerry Gimmis Skerry |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Meil Postmaster Mr. Peter Rud Viewfield Stronsay |
092 | This name applies to a small Headland situated on the northwest end of Linga Holm It is covered with rough pasture. |
| OXNA GEO | Oxna Geo Oxna Geo Oxna Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Meil Postmaster Mr. Peter Rud Viewfield Stronsay |
092 | This name applies to a small creek situated on the west side of Linga Holm, about 200 yards north east of this creek is the site of a grave but it is not definitely known. The grave referred to is that of a body washed ashore a.d. 1875. |
| PARTAN TAING | Partan Taing Partan Taing Partan Taing |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Meil Postmaster Mr. Peter Rud Viewfield Stronsay |
092 | This name applies to a small point situated on the south west-side of the Island of Linga or Linga Holm, it is covered with rough pasture and is quite level. |
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