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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERAMONT | Geramont Geramont Geramont |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Meil Samson'slane |
092 | This name applies to a good size house built of stone two story high slate roof in good repair situated about 1/4 of a mile northwest of Linkshouse , property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay. |
| SCHOOL [nr church] | School (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Meil Samson'slane |
092 | This name applies to a good size stone building, one story high slate roof in good repair commonly called the central public school. It is supported by the School Board. Average attendance for year 1877 was 89 Boys and Girls situated about 1/4 of mile northwest of Church. |
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On this page there is an entry for 'Central Schoolhouse' which has been crossed out and cancel written below it. Under the heading 'descriptive Remarks' the following has been crossed through in red ink. 'This name applies to a good size dwelling house built of stone one story high slate roof in good repair property of occupant John Forbes who holds a lease of 99 years from Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay.'Page signed off: W Bonner c/a
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