OS1/31/2/37
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aithness | Aithness Aithness Aithness |
Mr. A. Johnson Kirkhouse Voe Mr. J. Anderson Lee of Burrafirth Mr. J Laurenson East Burrafirth Valuation Roll Johnston's Map Orkney and Shetland Guide 1878 |
042 | This name applies to a small district of small houses. situated on the west side of Aith Voe about a Mile and a half south-west from west hill of Burrafirth. the houses are built of stone thatched one storey high in good repair. the property of Mr Greirson Lerwick. |
| Loch of Aithness | Loch of Aithness | Mr. A. Johnson Kirkhouse Voe Mr. J. Anderson Lee of Burrafirth Mr. J Laurenson East Burrafirth Valuation Roll Johnston's Map Orkney and Shetland Guide 1878 |
042 | This name applies to a good sized fresh water loch situated adjacent to the south from the district of Aithness there is a small stream issues from the east end of the loch and flows in a south easterly direction to Aith Voe. the property of Mr Grierson Lerwick. |
| Aith Ness | Ness of Aithness Aith Ness Aith Ness |
Mr. A. Johnson Kirkhouse Voe Mr. J. Anderson Lee of Burrafirth Mr. J Laurenson East Burrafirth Valuation Roll Johnston's Map Orkney and Shetland Guide 1878 Admiralty Charts Johnston's Map |
042 | This name is applied to a hill and point of land south of the sound between the Island of Papa Little and Aithness. The hill is covered with heathy pasture. and is the property of Mr Grierson. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 37Shetland -- Parish of Aithsting
[signed] To be signed by Capt [Captain] Thomson RE [Royal Engineers]
[initialled] A. M. D. 18.11.79
Loch of Aithness [Note] Where go to hill of Aithness Stat Acct [Statistical account]
Transcriber's notes
Situation changed to 042 as Map 042.03 unavailableTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
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