OS1/31/3/81

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  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Shetland OS Name Books, 1877-1878
  4. Shetland, Volume 03
  5. OS1/31/3/81
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Bretabister Bretabister


Brettabister		 Mr Pole
Mr Hoseason
Mr Irvine
Johnston's Map		 030 This name applies to a number of ruins Situated 15 Chains South of Bugg the property of Major Cameron Lerwick. It is in the district of Swinister
Southlee Southlee


South Lea		 Mr Pole
Mr Hoseason
Mr Irvine
Johnston's Map		 030 Applies to a small Crofters house on the west side of Dales Voe & 16 Chains South of Bretabister. property of Major Cameron It is in the district of Swinister
Hill of Swinister Hill of Swinister Mr Pole
Mr Hoseason
Mr Irvine
Johnston's Map
Valuation Roll
Orkney & Shetland Guide 1878		 030 Applies to a hill west of South Lee & running parallel with the road from Mossbank to Lerwick property of Major Cameron
Crawsiller Knowe Crawsiller Knowe Mr.Pole
Mr Hoseason
Mr Irvine
Estate Map		 030 Applies to the prominent feature on the top of Swinister hill & near the South end Property of the above

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Shetland -- Parish of Delting

Bretabister [Note] Either Breiđa-bústađr = Broad or wide farm (a very common name in Iceland)
or Bratta-bústađr = steep farm: (very probable in this case)

Hill of Swinster [Note] Svína-setr, swine pastures or Sveinn-setr or Sweyn's farm

Transcriber's notes

Situation has been changed to 030 as Map 030.03 unavailable.

  Transcribers who have contributed to this page.

Trondragirl- Moderator, ianacooper

  Location information for this page.

Delting Parish, Mid Yell Parish, Nesting Parish, Northmavine Parish, Sandsting Parish, Shetland County

  Linked mapsheets.

Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Shetland, Sheet Xxx Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Shetland, Sheet Xxx