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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Ward of Bressay Ward of Bressay


Wart of Bressa
Wart of Bressa
Andrew Mure Esqr. Sheriff Substitute
Ross Tait Greemsetter
James Robertson Greemsetter
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map.
057.03 This name applies to a large conical shaped hill situated in the South portion of the Island of Bressay. and about one mile to the South west of Wadbister. This Hill is seen distinctly from Certain parts of the Island's of "Unst" "Fetlar" and "Yell." On the summit of it there is to be observed what is supposed to be a ancient Cairn or Watch Tower. The Hill is about 727 feet high, and the property of Miss Mouat

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Parish of Bressay -- Shetland
[signed] W.M. S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]

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Faceil [Note] Cancelled

Ward Of Bressay [Note] Written partly on 57/2 & partly on 57/3

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