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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKAILL | Skaill Skaill Skaill |
James Logie Post Master Murdo Hewison Farmer Breckowall W. C. Smith Schoolmaster Pierowall |
070 | Applies to a large and substantial farm steading situated at the north end of the Island of Westray and about 2 1/2 miles north east of Pierowall. It is the property of the right Honourable The Earl of Zetland |
| THE VIAN | The Vian The Vian The Vian |
James Logie Post Master James Reid farm servant Skaill W. C. Smith Schoolmaster Pierowall | 070 | Applies to a large bay situated one quarter of a mile east of Skaill. It is bounded on the east by the "Holm of Aikerness". and on the west by the main land, extending from a small headland about 3/4 of a mile South East of Skaill, to a point of Low water Rocks. known as the "Bows Skerry". half a mile north of Skaill. It is navigable to all vessels at High water. |
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8 Parish of Westray Westray OrkneyPage Signed -
"William Murray
Sapper R.E."
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