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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Riding Hill Riding Hill Mr. R. Robertson Farmer Wester Scord
Mr. T. Jamieson Farmer Easter Scord
Mr. Gifford Busta,
030 This name applies to a small hill situated a quarter of a mile South West of Dalescord Hill. It is covered with heath and is the property of Miss Gifford Lerwick
Skella Dale Skeladale Mr. R. Robertson Farmer Wester Scord
Mr. T. Jamieson Farmer Easter Scord
Mr. Gifford Busta,
030 This name applies to a large glen extending in a westerly direction from about a half mile west of Wester Scord till it comes to the main road from Brae to Lerwick about a half mile South east of Brae Post Office there is a foot path going through this glen which leads to Dale & Quam from Brae also Skeladale Burn takes it's rise in the east end of it & flows down the centre till it passes the road it is covered with heather & is the property of MISS GIFFORD

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Shetland -- Parish of Delting

Riding Hill [Note] Modern name

Skella Dale [Notes] Probably from Skala, a hut
Written on the body of 1/2500 Plan 30/13

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Situation has been changed to 030 as Map 030.04 unavailable.

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