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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aithsting | Aithsting | Stat a/c [Statistical account] of Scotland, Impl [Imperial] Gazetter of Scotland, Johnstons Map of Shetland, Oliver & Boyd's Almanac, Peaces County Directory |
042 ; 047 | Aithsting. A parish near the middle of the Mainland of Shetland. It is bounded on the North by St Magnus Bay, Swarback Minn, & a Small part of Delting, on the South by Sandsting & the sea, on the east by Weisdale & on the west by Sandness & Walls. Its length is about 7 miles and its breadth about 5 miles. The principal islands are Vementry & Papa Little. Its post town is Lerwick about 16 miles to the South East. There is no detached part of this parish locally situated within the boundary of any other, nor is there any detached part of any other: locally situated within the boundary of this one It Contains 23521 Statute Acres |
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Aithsting [note] Written on the body of Sheet 42
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