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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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FERRYHOUSE | Ferryhouse | J.G.M Heddle Esqr [Esquire] of Melsetter George Sutherland P. Master, Longhope Charles Sinclair, Farmer Skerp | 122 | Applies to a Substantial farm house and offices Situated about 1/4 of a mile west of "Brims Ness" and the Same distance South of "The "Ayre" In former days communication with Orkney was kept up by ferrying between Brims and Caithness - "and this house at that period was an Inn" - the landing place was directly South of the farm, and from this fact it received its name |
GREEN HILL | Green Hill | J.G.M Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter George Sutherland Longhope Charles Sinclair Farmer Skerp | 122 | Applies to a small portion of elevated ground, on its Summit is erected a flag Staff used for Signaling the Life boat crew when required for Service. Situated 1/4 of a mile west of Brims Ness The property of J.G.M Heddle Esqr [Esquire] Melsetter |
ROTTEN LOCH | Rotten Loch | J.G.M Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter George Sutherland Longhope Charles Sinclair Farmer Skerp | 122 | A small fresh water loch Situated about 1/4 a mile S. west of Brims Ness and 1/4 of a mile South of Ferryhouse on the property of J.G.M Heddle Esqr [Esquire] of Melsetter |
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