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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEE SKERRIES | Beskers | Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 | This name applies to a large ledge of flat water rocks situated about 600 yards South West of Odinness and a little east of Dritness It is almost seperated from the land by a narrow Channel, there are large stones in two places in the channel which are always dry at good ebb tides |
| DRITNESS | Dritness | Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay | 093 | This anme applies to a small spot of shingle on the sea coast about 600 yards south of Odinness and immediately south of Cliva The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
| Site of CAIRN [Odin-ness] | Funeral Pile | Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay | 093 | This name is Given to a little knoll near the farm Steading of Odinness when ploughing a short time ago it was found to be composed of burnt Stones, and is Supposed to be the Site of one of the burying places of the Original inhabitants. There are several Such places in Stronsay. (Initialled: J.Y.) |
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Orkney Parish of StronsaySigned: James Boyle C.A.
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