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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GART BANKS Gart Banks
Gart Banks
Gart Banks
Mr. J. Fotheringham Hescombe. Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay
092 This name applies to high green banks along coast extending from the Point of Lenay in an esterly direction to Rubies Geo. The property of the late Miss Fees. head trustee, Mr. Gould Greenbank Kirkwall [Lerwick crossed out].
HESCOMBE Hescombe
Hescombe
Hescombe
Mr. J. Fotheringham Hescombe Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay
092 This name is applied to a small farmhouse. situated about 440 yards northwest from Airey. it is built of stone one storey high slated in good repair the property of the occupier Mr. J. Fotheringham.
PIGEON GEO Pigeon Geo
Pigeon Geo
Pigeon Geo
Mr. J. Fotheringham Hescombe Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay
092 This name is applied to a small creek on the shore. situated about 265 yards north west from the farm house Hescombe. adjacent to the west of this creek is a small cave very much frequented by wild pigeons property of the late Miss Fees.

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