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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch-house | Watch House Watch-house |
Mr. A Robertson Aria Grunnafirth Nesting Mr. G. Huson The Fern Grunnafirth Mr. Anderson Vidlin |
044.01 | This name is applied to a conspicuous Knowe or hill situated in the above parish 90 chains S.E. [South East] from Grunnafirth 75 chains W [West] from Bretabister & about 120 chains S.W. [South West] from Bellister, it is covered with heathy pasture & is the property of Mr. Bruce, Whalsay ISland. |
| Black Water | Black water | Mr. A Robertson Aria Grunnafirth Nesting Mr. G. Huson The Fern Grunnafirth Mr. Anderson Vidlin |
044.01 | This name is applied to a fresh water loch situated 20 chains S.W. [South West] from Watchhouse in the above parish, it is in the property of the before named. |
| Mossy Hill | Mossy Hill | Mr. A Robertson Aria Grunnafirth Nesting Mr. G. Huson The Fern Grunnafirth Mr. Anderson Vidlin |
044.01 | This name is applied to a hill situated in the above parish 22 chains N.E. [North East] from Watchhouse it is covered with heathy pasture and is the property of the above. |
| Simon's Ward | Simon's Wart | Mr. A Robertson Aria Grunnafirth Nesting Mr. G. Huson The Fern Grunnafirth Mr. Anderson Vidlin |
044.01 | This name is applied to a small hill similar to the above situated 17 chains S.E. [South East] from "Watchhouse" |
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