OS1/31/3/98
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grutin | Grutin Gruton |
Mr Thomas Jamieson Farmer Easter Scord Mr Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord Mr. Gifford Busta, Valuation Roll |
030 | This name applies to two small Farms situated about about 1/8 mile south west of Pund of Gruttin and about 12 chains West of Sandgarth The Houses are built of stone one storey thatched & in middling repair and is the property of Miss Gifford. Lerwick, |
| Westerscord | Wester Scord | Mr Thomas Jamieson Farmer Easter Scord Mr Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord Mr. Gifford Busta Valuation Roll |
030 | This name applies to a Farm House situated about 30 chains south of Gruttin It is built of stone, one storey, thatched, and in good repair. the property of Miss Gifford. Lerwick. |
| Sandgarth | Sandgarth | Mr Thomas Jamieson Farmer Easter Scord Mr Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord Mr. Gifford Busta Valuation Roll |
030 | This name applies to two small Farms situated about 12 Chains East of Gruttin and about 20 S.W. [South West] of Dale The Houses are built of stone two storeys, thatched and in good repair. property of Miss Gifford, Lerwick. |
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[Page] 98Shetland -- Parish of Delting
[Initialled] J.B.
Sandgarth [Note] Vestr = wester, Skarđ, a nick or hollow between 2 hills. Skarđ, Shetland Scord is a very common term in Shetland for what in the Highlands is called Bealach, a pass between hills.
Sandgarth [Note] = Sand field or sandy farm
Westerscord [Note] Westerscord Re-submitted
Transcriber's notes
Situation has been changed to 030 as 030.05 unavailable.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, ianacooper
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