OS1/31/1/83
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumuli | Tumuli Tumuli Tumuli |
Andrew Mure Esqr. [Esquire] Sheriff Substitute Estate Plan John Sinclair Aithness |
053.06 | This name applies to a small Knoll situate at the N.E. [North East] corner of the Loch of Beosetter. This knoll is composed of two Tumuli joined together. |
| Gunnista | Gunnista Gunielstay Gunnista |
Andrew Mure Esqr. Sheriff Substitute Estate Plan John Sinclair Aithness Sir R. Sibbald 1711 Re-submitted |
053.06 | The name applies to a small Hamlet situated about one quarter of a mile to the South of the entrance to "Aith Voe", It is the property of Miss Mouat Gardie House |
| Crain Geo | Craw Geo Craw Geo Craw Geo |
Andrew Mure Esqr. Sheriff Substitute Estate Plan John Sinclair Aithness |
053.06 | This name applies to a small Creek, situated immediately to the west of the "Point of "Sweyn Ness"" |
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[Page] 83Parish of Bressay -- Shetland
[signed] W. Murray Sapr RE. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
[Entry Scored Out]
Washy Knowe
Gunnista [note] (The old form had the l; Gunnhilds-stađr, the seat of Gunnhilđr a common proper name)
("Bressay has 2 churches, one at Gunielstay called St. Olla's Church & c. see further on)
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