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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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Grobs Ness | Grobs Ness | Mr. Gifford, Busta, Mr. Anderson, Trondavoe, Mr. Irvine, Brae. Johnston's Map. |
037 | This name applies to a prominent point of land Situated on the South Side of "Olna Firth," and a little to the north west of the district of Grobsness, property of Miss Gifford, Lerwick, |
Grobsness | Grobsness | Mr. Gifford, Busta, Mr. Anderson, Trondavoe, Mr. Irvine Brae. Johnston's Map |
037 | This name applies to a little district, 'partly cultivated' on which there are Six, or Seven, Small farm houses, the buildings with the exception of one at the Southern extremity of district are one Storey in height, thatched and in miserable repair, the exceptional one alluded to is two Storeys high & slated, and has the appearance of having once been a place of some note. it is now, however, occupied by a Small farmer who apparently has not the means of keeping up the dignity of its former occupants. property of Miss Gifford, Lerwick. |
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[Page] 218Shetland -- Parish of Delting
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Situation changed to 037 as 037.01 unavailableTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, ianacooper
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