OS1/31/1/87
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimista | Grimista Grimista Grimista |
Andrew Mure, Sheriff Substitute. John Bigland, Garthspool. Sinclair Pottinger, Grimista. |
053.09 | This name applies to a substatial stone building with out offices & gardens attached, situated about 1 mile north west from the town of Lerwick & about 3/8 of a mile north east from North Hoofield. |
| South Burn of Grimista | South Burn of Grimista. South Burn of Grimista. South Burn of Grimista. |
Andrew Mure, Sheriff Substitute. John Bigland, Garthspool. Sinclair Pottinger, Grimista. |
053.09 | Applies to a small stream about 3/4 miles in length, flowing from Bridge on Public road, at the south side of South Hoofield in a north easterly direction to Bressay Sound; a short distance south of the "Pier of Grimista." |
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[Page] 87Parish of Lerwick -- Shetland
[Signed] R. Hawkins SRE [Sapper Royal Engineer]
[Entry Scored Out]
Pier of Grimesta [note] Cancelled
Grimista [note] Grims-stađr = Grim's stead or abode
Grimr is a very freq. [frequent] proper name = Scotch Graeme or Graham, Cumberland Graham.
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