OS1/31/1/343
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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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[Page] 343Parish of Bressay -- Shetland
[signed] W.M. S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
[Entry Scored Out]
Faceil [Note] Cancelled
Ward Of Bressay [Note] Written partly on 57/2 & partly on 57/3
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