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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOODY TUAKS | Bloody Tuacks Bloody Tuacks Bloody Tuacks |
Thomas Traill Esq of Holland Rev. G. Smith, Parish Minister Statistical Account of Scotland |
075 | A hollow between Gallo Hill and Fitty Hill, and near "The Highlanders' Hammar" It bears its name from a battle having been fought here between the nativbes and a party of Highlanders. but the date of which could not be obtained_ |
| HANGING STONE | Hanging Stone Hanging Stone Hanging Stone |
James Logie, Postmaster Pierowall George Bews Farmer Northhouse James Drever Farmer Gosaquoy | 075 | A large bolder on edge of Cliff on the west coast of Westray 1/8th. of a mile South of Laird Ting and nearely 1/4 of a mile north of Herring Nef |
| MIRKY HOLE | Mirky Hole Mirky Hole Mirky Hole |
James Logie, Postmaster Pierowall George Bews Farmer Northhouse James Drever Farmer Gosaquoy | 075 | A Creek and Cave on the west coast of Westray immediately South of Hinging Stane and 1/8th. of a mile north of Herring Nef |
| RU SCULTER | Ru Sculter Ru Sculter Ru Sculter |
James Logie, Postmaster Pierowall George Bews Farmer Northhouse James Drever Farmer Gosaquoy | 075 | A point on the west coast of Westray about midways betyween Mirky Hole and Puld o, Fuvi |
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Island of Westray Parish of Westray, Orkney 181Page signed-
"Jno. Durran
Sapper R.E."
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