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Nesting |
Nesting |
Andrew Mure Esq Sherriff Substitute Shetland
J. S. Smith Esq Sheriff Clerk Shetland
Statistical a/c [account] of Scotland
North Sea pilot
Oliver & Boyd's Edinburgh Almanac
Fullerton's Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland
Orkney & Shetland Guide & Directory |
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A parish nearly in the middle of the eastern districts of Shetland. Its post town is Lerwick. It is bounded by Lunnasting, Grunna Voe, & Dury Voe on the East by the North Sea or German Ocean on the south by Tingwall & on the west by Weisdale & Delting. There is no detatched part of this parish locally Situated within the boundary of [this - deleted] any other parish nor is there any detached part of any other locally situated within the boundary of this one It contains about 13982 Statute acres. |
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Nesting -- Shetland |
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Delting |
Delting |
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Authorised & described in 6 in [inch] Name Book Sheet 30 |
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Weisdale |
Weisdale |
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Authorised & described in 1/2000 Name Book Sheet 43/14 |
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Aithsting |
Aithsting |
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Authorised & described in 6 in [inch] Name Book Sheet 42 |
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Delting [Note] Marginal
Wesidale [Note] Marginal
Aithsting [Note] Marginal |
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South Burn of Burrafirth |
South Burn of Burrafirth |
Mr. Thomas Gifford,
Mr. Robertson,
Mr. Arthur Johnson. |
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This name applies to a large stream the continuation of Burn of Attascord from the point where it is joined by Burn of Truggles Water, and flowing in a northerly direction until it is joined by Burn of Lunklett afterwards taking the name of Burn of Burrafirth. |
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Burgins |
Burgins |
Mr. Thomas Gifford,
Mr. Robertson,
Mr. Arthur Johnson. |
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this name applies to a series of little flat shapes situated a short distance Southwards of "Burrafirth Voe" they are clad all over with heathy pastures and are the property of Mr. Grierson, Lerwick |
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Burn of Burrafirth |
Burn of Burrafirth |
Mr. Thomas Gifford,
Mr. Robertson,
Mr. Arthur Johnson |
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This name applies to, or is given to the united waters of the Burn of Lunklet, & South Burn of Burrafirth. it is known by this name from the point where it falls into Burrafirth Voe for a distance of about a fourth of a mile |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Aithsting |
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Punds of Burrafirth |
Punds of Burrafirth |
Mr. Thomas Gifford Busta,
Mr. Robertson Wester Scord,
Mr. Arthur Johnson Kirkhouse Voe Delting. |
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This name applies to a little district in which there are three or four farm houses one storey in height, thatched, & in indifferent repair property of Mr Grierson Lerwick, and on the north side of East Burra Firth |
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East Burrafirth |
East Burrafirth |
Mr. Thomas Gifford Busta,
Mr. Robertson Wester Scord,
Mr. Arthur Johnson Kirkhouse Voe Delting. |
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Three or four small farm houses each one storey in height, thatched and in middling repair property of Mr Grierson Lerwick and immediately west of the above. |
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North Mid Field |
North Mid Field |
Mr. Thomas Gifford Busta,
Mr. Robertson Wester Scord,
Mr. Arthur Johnson Kirkhouse Voe Delting.
Re-submitted |
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Apllies to a hill about 1/2 a mile North west of Maa Water, on Boundary between the Parishes of Aithsting and Wesidale. |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Aithsting |
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Loch of Lunklet |
Loch of Lunklet |
Scattald Suryl of Wasdale
Joseph Wains Meresman for Tingwall
Thomas Taylor Meresman for Whiteness
William Thomson Meresman for Weisdale |
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This name applies to a small fresh water loch situated a little to the west of the hill known as "Scallafield": it is also known as Scalla Field Loch but can be best authenticated as Loch of Lunklet. property of Mr. Grierson, Lerwick. |
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Lunklet |
Lunklet |
Mr William Thomson Sandwaters
Mr Henry Hunter Springfield
Mr Robertson Setter &c &c
Interlocutor on boundary |
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This name applies to a ruin situated at the point where the Burns of Marrafield-Water Burn of Lunklet & Burn of Lamba-water form a junction on the property of Mr Grierson, Lerwick |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Aithsting
[Entry Scored Out]
loch of Lunklet [Note] Cancelled |
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Gruti Field |
Gruti Field |
Mr. Thomas Gifford, Factor, Busta
Mr. R. Robertson Wester Scord,
Mr. Arthur Johnson, Kirkhouse |
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This name applies to a heathy clad hill of medium Size situate in the north east corner of the parish of Aithsting and a little Southwards of Marlafield Waterm property of Mr. Grierson, Lerwick. |
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Scalla Field |
Scalla Field |
Mr. Thomas Gifford, Factor, Busta
Mr. R. Robertson Wester Scord,
Mr. Arthur Johnson, Kirkhouse |
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This name applies to a hill of considerable height situate in the parish of Weisdale and is the property of the Trustees of the Late Mr Black, Weisdale. |
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Red Burn |
Red Burn |
Mr. Thomas Gifford, Factor, Busta
Mr. R. Robertson Wester Scord,
Mr. Arthur Johnson, Kirkhouse |
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This stream has its source a short distance eastwards of the hill Known as Gruti Field and flows in a South westerly direction for a distance of about three fourths of a mile when it falls into Burn of Lunklet |
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Butter Stone |
Butter Stone |
Mr William Thomson Meresman for Weisdale Parish
Mr Thomas Taylor Meresman for Whiteness parish
Mr Joseph Irvine Meresman for Tingwall Parish |
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A Stone on the line of Boundary between the Parishes of Aithsting and Wesidale about ¼ a mile North of Lama Water. |
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County of Shetland --Parish of Aithsting |
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Lochs of Burrafirth |
Lochs of Burrafirth |
Mr. Thomas Gifford, Factor, Busta
Mr. Robertson School Board Clerk,
Mr. Arthur Johnson, Farmer, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting. |
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This name applies to two small fresh water lochs situated about half a mile north of East Burra Firth. they are also known by the name Longa & Whina Water. property of Mr. Grierson, Lerwick. |
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Burn of South Brigadale |
Burn of South Brigadale |
Mr. Thomas Gifford, Factor, Busta
Mr. Robertson School Board Clerk,
Mr. Arthur Johnson, Farmer, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting. |
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This name applies to a small stream having its source about half a mile north of the house known as "punds of Burrafirth" and flowing in a southerly direction into East Burra Firth. property of Mr. Grierson, Lerwick. |
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East Hill of Burrafirth |
East Hill of Burrafirth |
Mr. Thomas Gifford, Factor, Busta
Mr. Robertson School Board Clerk,
Mr. Arthur Johnson, Farmer, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting. |
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This name applies to a long ridge of hill extending from the passor hollow known as Marchis Scord in a Southerly direction for a distance of upwards of a mile. property of Mr. Grierson, Lerwick. |
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South Briga Dale |
South Brigadale
South Briga Dale |
Mr Thomas Gifford Busta
Mr R. Robertson, Wester Scord
Mr Arthur Johnson Kirkhouse Voe, Delting.
Re-submitted |
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This name applies to a tract of lowlying ground situated immediately to the north of the extreme East end of East Burra Firth property of Mr. Grierson, Lerwick |
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Burn of Marrofield-water |
Burn of Marrofield-water |
Mr Thomas Gifford Busta
Mr R. Robertson, Wester Scord
Mr Arthur Johnson Kirkhouse Voe, Delting. |
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This name is given to a stream in from a fresh water loch called Marrofield wter and flowing in a south westerly direction for a distance of about a mile and a half when it is joined by the Burn called Burn of Lunklet and that known "Burn of Lamba Water." |
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Marrofield Water |
Marls Water
Marroofield Water
Marrowfield Water
Loch of Marrafield |
Hugh Farrel Laxo
W Thomson Sandwater
Interlocutor on boundary
Scattald Survey of Weisdale |
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This name applies to a medium sized mountain loch it is known by two names, that of Marls Water, and "Marrofield Water," the boundary between the parishes of Delting & Aithsting passes through this water proprietors Busta & Grierson. |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Aithsting |
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Dubbs of Burrafirth |
Dubbs of Burrafirth |
Mr Thomas Gifford Factor Busta
Mr R. Robertson, Schoolboard Clerk Wester Scord
Mr Arthur Johnson, farmer, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting |
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This name applies to a long narrow tract of lowlying broken mossy ground Situated a little to the east of "East hill of Burrafirth." property of Mr. Grierson, Lerwick. |
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Holli Burn |
Holli Burn |
Mr Thomas Gifford Factor Busta
Mr R. Robertson, Schoolboard Clerk Wester Scord
Mr Arthur Johnson, farmer, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book SHeet 44/9 |
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Marchis Scord |
Marchis Scord |
Mr Thomas Gifford Factor Busta
Mr R. Robertson, Schoolboard Clerk Wester Scord
Mr Arthur Johnson, farmer, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting |
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This name applies to a little Slack or hollow between the east hill of "Burrafirth" & "MId Field Hill" it is covered with heathy pasture and is the property of Mr. Grierson Lerwick |
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West Hill of Burrafirth |
West Hill of Burrafirth |
Mr Thomas Gifford Factor Busta
Mr R. Robertson, Schoolboard Clerk Wester Scord
Mr Arthur Johnson, farmer, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting |
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Authorised and Described in 6 Inch Name Book Sheet 37 |
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White Stone of Brattafield |
White Stone of Brattafield |
Mr Thomas Gifford Factor Busta
Mr R. Robertson, Schoolboard Clerk Wester Scord
Mr Arthur Johnson, farmer, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting |
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This name applies to a large boulder stone situated on the south west shoulder of the hill known as "Bretta Field, it forms a point on the boundary between the parishes of Delting & Aithsting property of Miss Gifford, Lerwick |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Delting & Aithsting
West Hill of Burrafirth [Note] Written partly on Sheet 37 and partly on Sheet 43
Holli Burn [Note] (Marginal) |
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Burn of Lunklet |
Burn of Lunklet |
Mr Thomas Gifford Busta
Mr Robertson, Wester Scord
Mr Arthur Johnson, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting |
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This name applies to a Stream flowing in a westerly direction out of The Loch of Lunklet unitl it joins the burn of Burrafirth bear the head of the voe of that name. |
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East Burra Firth |
E. [East] Burra Firth
East Burra Firth |
Decribed and authorised in 1/2500 Name Book Aithsting Ph [Parish] |
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This name applies to a narrow voe or estuary situate on the east side of the large voe known as "Aiths Voe," property of Mr. Grierson, Lerwick. |
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Bratta Field |
Bratta Field |
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Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book Sheet 37 Delting Ph. [Parish] |
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Marro Field |
Marro Field |
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Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book Sheet 37 Delting Ph. [Parish] |
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Marrofield |
Marrofield |
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Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book Sheet 37 Delting Ph. [Parish] |
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County of Shetland --Parish of Aithsting
East Burra Firth [Note] Marginal
Bratta Field [Note] Marginal
Marro Field [Note] Marginal
Marrofield [Note] (Marginal) |
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Petta Water |
Petta Water |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a small fresh water Loch situated about 2 3/4 miles north of Sandwater Inn and about 300 yards N.W. [North West] of Hoo Kames the Parish Boundary runs through it and is the property of Miss Gifford and The Trustees of the late D. D. Black |
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Marrofield Scord |
Marrofield Scord |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name is applied to a small hollow or pass about 1/4 of a mile south of Marro Field and about 300 yards S.W. [South West] of Marrofield and is adjacent the three Parish point between Deltinng, Aithsting & Weisdale and is the property of Miss Gifford, Lerwick. |
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West Kame |
West Kame |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a ridge of heather clad hills extending in a Northerly direction from Scallafield Scord to the extreme north end of Marro Field hill, property of Miss Gifford & The Trustees for the late D. D. Black |
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Shetland -- Parish of Delting & Weisdale
West Kame [Note] Written partly on Sheet 37 & partly on Sheet 43 |
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Scallafield Scord |
Scallafield Scord |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a small hollow or pass between the hills of Scallo Field and West Kaim. It is covered with heathy pasture and is the property of the Trustees of the late D. D. Black. Wesidale. |
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Valley of Kergord |
Valley of Kergord |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a long heather clad Valley extending from Kergord to a little east of Marrofield, It is a fine level valley and is well watered by streams flowing out of West Kaim and is the property of the Trustees of the late D. D. Black. Wesidale. |
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Burn of Kergord |
Burn of Kergord |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a large burn which takes its rise a little south & east of Marrofield and flows in a Southward direction till it passes Kergord about 200 yards east then It changes its name at the south end of Kergord & is then called Weisdale Burn. |
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Shetland -- Parish of Weisdale |
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Hoo Kame |
Hoo Kame |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a low but prominent hill situated on the north end of "East Kame," and about 1/4 mile East of the south end of "Petta Water, " on the west side of this hill is a rough lump of stone known as "Bottle Stone," & marks the Boundry Between Delting & Nesting. The hill is covered with heather and is the property of Mr. Bruce - Lerwick. |
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East Kame |
East Kame |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a low ridge of hill extending from about 1/4 of a mile north of "Hoo Kame" in a southerly direction till about 1/4 of a mile S.E. [South East] of "Sandwater" Inn. It is covered with heather and is the property of Mr. Bruce, Lerwick. |
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Kergord |
Kergord |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a small district situated in the N.W. [North West] end of Wesidale and about 1 3/4 miles south of Marrofield. their are two occupied houses on Slated, & the other thatched,, the property of Mr. Blair, Edinburgh & Mr James Jacobson, N. [North] House, Setter, Delting |
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Mid Kame |
Mid Kame |
Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a low lying ridge of hill extending from a small hollow west of Sandwater about 3/4 of a mile till it joins Hammerigrind Scord It is covered with heath and is the property of The Trustess of the Late D. D. Black |
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Petta Dale |
Petta Dale |
Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a large Valley or glen situated between "Mid Kame" & "East Kame," & extends from "Sandwater Inn" to "Petta Water." It is the property of Blacks Trustees. |
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Burn of Pettawater |
Burn of Pettawater |
Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord by Voe
A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr. Gifford Factor Busta Brae |
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This name applies to a single stream which runs out of the South end of Petta Water and flows down Peta Dale till it joins the north end of Sandwater where it becomes double about 1/2 mile before entering Sand Water |
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Shetland -- Parish of Tingwall Whiteness & Weisdale |
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Twart Burn |
Twart Burn
Twart Burn
Twart Burn |
Arthur Robertson, Area.
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr. Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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This name applies to a stream having its source about 60 chains South of the Barns, and falling into Burn of Grunnafirth. |
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Queeni Burn |
Queeni Burn
Queeni Burn
Queeni Burn |
Arthur Robertson, Area.
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr. Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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This name applies to a stream having its source north of The Barns and flowing into Burn of Grunnafirth |
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Minni Loch |
Minni Loch
Minni Loch
Minni Loch |
Arthur Robertson, Area.
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr. Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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This name applies to a small Round Loch Situated about 30 chains South East of Deep Dale |
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Swarta Scroo |
Swarta Scroo
Swarta Scroo
Swarta Scroo |
Arthur Robertson, Area.
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr. Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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This name applies to a small hill Situated between Minni Loch and Pannie Water |
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Deep Dale |
Deep Dale
Deep Dale
Deep Dale |
Arthur Robertson, Area.
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr. Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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This name applies to a Valley Situated between the Burn of the Dell and West Periedeu, it is all earthy pasture and is the Property of the Trustees of the Estate of Lunna. |
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Burns |
Burns
Burns
Burns |
Andrew Jamieson, Tenant
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson |
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This name applies to a croft house Situate on the west side of the burn of Grunnifirth, house of one storey thatched in fair repair, and the property of the Trustees of the estate of Lunna. |
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Burn of Forse |
Burn of Forse
Burn of Forse
Burn of Forse |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr. Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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This name applies to a small burn forming a junction with Sour Burn afterwards forming the Burn of Grunnafirth |
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Parish of Nesting &c -- Shetland Isles
[Entries Scored Out]
Burn of Grunnafirth [Note] Described page 37
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West Peerieden |
West Peerieden
West Peerieden
West Peerieden |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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This name applies to a small knows. Situated about 1/2 ways between Muckle Hill and Minni Loch. |
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East Peerieden |
East Peerieden
East Peerieden
East Peerieden |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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Applies to a small Knowe Situataed 10 chains south East of West Peerieden |
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Pannie Water |
Pannie Water
Pannie Water
Pannie Water |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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This name applies to a small Loch Situated between Swarta Scroo and Burns |
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Muckle Hill |
Muckle Hill
Muckle Hill
Muckle Hill |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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This name applies to a full sized Hill Situated about 30 chains South West of East Peerieden. It is covered with Heathy Pasture and is the property of the Trustees on the Estate of Lunna |
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Loch of Hookame |
Loch of the Kames
Loch of the Kames
Loch of the Kames
Loch of Hookame |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Andrew Jamieson The Barns
Hugh Torrel Laxo Mereman |
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Applies to a small Loch Situated 25 chains south west of Hughies Knowe |
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Hughie's Knowe |
Hughie's Knowe
Hughie's Knowe
Hughie's Knowe |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr. Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
043.03 |
This name applies to a small knowe Situated about 45 chains north W. [West] of Deep Dale |
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Stany Burn |
Stany Burn
Stany Burn
Stany Burn |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr. Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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Applies to a small Burn Having its source about 60 chains North W. [West] of Moo Field [] and falling into Burn of Torse 6 chains above its juction with Stour Burn |
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Hill of Flamister |
Hill of Flamister
Hill of Flamister
Hill of Flamister
Hill of Flamister |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr. Andrew Jamieson The Barns
Valuation Roll |
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This name applies to a hill Situated 20 chains South West of Mirkistane Field |
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Moo Field |
Moo Field
Moo Field
Moo Field |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr. Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
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This name applies to a Hill Situated about 1/2 ways between Stany Burn and Hill of Flamister covered with Heathy Pasture and is the Property of the Trustees on the Estate of Lunna |
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Stany Burn
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Mirkistane Field |
Mirkistane Field
Mirkistane Field
Mirkistane Field |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
043.03 |
This name applies to a hill Situated about 10 chains north of the Source of Twart Burn |
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Burn of Flamister |
Burn of Flamister
Burn of Flamister
Burn of Flamister
Burn of Flamister |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Andrew Jamieson The Barns
Valuation Roll |
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Applies to a stream Having its source at about 10 chains from the west side of the Hill of Flamister and Running in a South westerly direction |
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Knowe of Finistry |
Knowe of Finistry
Knowe of Finistry
Knowe of Finistry |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Andrew Jamieson The Barns |
043.03 |
This name applies to a small Knowe situated 10 chains North of South Black Water and about 40 chains South West of Hill of Flamister on the Property of the Trustees of the Estate of Lunna |
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Shetland Isles -- Parish of Nesting |
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Sma Shun of Flamister |
Smashun of Flamister
Smashun of Flamister
Smashun of Flamister
Flamaster
Sma Shun of Flamister |
Arthur Robertson, Area
Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Andrew Jamieson The Barns
Valuation Roll
Re-submitted |
043.03 |
This name is applied to a small fresh water Loch Situated 25 chains South West of Mirkistane Field and 20 chains East of the Hill of Flamister on the Property of the Trustees of the Estate of Lunna |
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Burn of the Dale |
Burn of the Dale |
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Authoriied and described in 6 Inch Name Book Sheet 37 |
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Stany Hill |
Stany Hill |
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Authoriied and described in 6 Inch Name Book Sheet 37 |
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East Burn |
East Burn |
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Authoriied and described in 6 Inch Name Book Sheet 37 |
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Shetland Isles -- Parish of Nesting |
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Burn of Atlascord |
Burn of Atlascord |
William Thomson, Sandwater
Arthur Johnston Kirkhouse, Voe Delting
Peter Mitchell, Twatt, Aithsting |
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This name applies to a stream having its Source in the hill known as "West Hill of Weisdale," and flowing in a north westerly direction until it is joined by the Burn of "Truggles Water" from which point it is known as "South Burn of Burrafirth." |
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North Nesting |
North Nesting |
Name obtained by Captain Macpherson R. E. [Royal Engineers] at the final Examination of the Plans |
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Applies to a large District forming the northern portion of the Parish of Nesting extending northwards from the Burn of Forse. It is divided from South Nesting district by a line commencing at the Black Skerry on the west side of South Nesting Bay about 1/2 S. [South] West from Bretabister, thence in N. [North] Westerly direction to Watch-house Hill and from there in an Westerly direction to the junction of the Burn of Forse & Twart Burn, along the Burn of Forse to its junction with Stour Burn and Stany Burn and from thence to the Parish Boundary at Hoo Kame. |
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North Nesting |
North Nesting |
Name obtained by Captain Macpherson R. E. [Royal Engineers] at the final Examination of the Plans |
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Applies to a large District forming the northern portion of the Parish of Nesting extending northwards from the Burn of Forse. It is divided from South Nesting district by a line commencing at the Black Skerry on the west side of South Nesting Bay about 1/2 S. [South] West from Bretabister, thence in N. [North] Westerly direction to Watch-house Hill and from there in an Westerly direction to the junction of the Burn of Forse & Twart Burn, along the Burn of Forse to its junction with Stour Burn and Stany Burn and from thence to the Parish Boundary at Hoo Kame. |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Wesidale & Aithsting |
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Burn of Quoys |
Burn of Quoys |
Mr. R. Robertspn Farmer Wester Scord By Voe
Mr A Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr William Thomson Inn Keeper Sandwater
Val [Valuation] Roll |
043.06 |
This name applies to a small burn which takes its rise about one mile North East of Flamister and flows in a southward direction till it joins th burn which flows out of Sandwater in an Easterly direction |
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Flamister |
Flamister
Flamaster |
Mr. R. Robertspn Farmer Wester Scord By Voe
Mr A Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr William Thomson Inn Keeper Sandwater
Val [Valuation] Roll
Mr. Arthur Anderson Occupier |
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This name applies to a small farm one storey thatched and in middling repair situated about one mile and a half N [North] Easterly of Sandwater Inn and is the property of Mr. Bruce Lerwick |
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Shetland -- Parish of Nesting
[Entry Scored Out]
Burn of Catfirth [Note] Cancelled See p. |
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Burn of Truggles-water |
Burn of South Maa Water
Burn of Truggles-water
Burn of Truggles |
Mr. Thomas Gifford Factor, Brae
Mr. R. Robertson, Clerk, Wester Scord
Mr. Arthur Johnson farmer, Voe, Delting
Mr.William Thomson Sandwater
Mr. Arthur Anderson Flamaster
Re-submitted |
043.04 |
This name applies to a stream issuing from the loch known as Truggles Water and flowing in a westerly direction until it falls into "South Burn of Burrafirth." |
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East Hill of Houlland |
East Hill of Houlland |
Mr. Thomas Gifford Factor, Brae
Mr. R. Robertson, Clerk, Wester Scord
Mr. Arthur Johnson farmer, Voe, Delting
Mr.William Thomson Sandwater
Mr. Arthur Anderson Flamaster
Re-submitted |
043.04 |
This name applies to a medium sized hill situated about two miles south of "Burra Firth" it is covered with heathy pasture & is the property of Mr. Grierson, Lerwcik. |
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Whaa Field |
Whaa Field
Whaa Field
Whaa Field |
Mr. Henry Hunter Springfield
Mr. Robertson Setter
Mr. Ingles farmer Flemington |
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A prominent hill situated at the south end of "Mid Kame" & about 1/2 a mile N. [North] of "Lamba Scord." It is the property of various proprietors. |
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South Nesting |
South Nesting |
Name obtained by Cap. [Captain] Macpherson R. E. [Royal Engineers] at the final Examination of Plans |
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Applies to a large district forming the Southern portion of Nesting Parish and extending southwards from Burn of Forse. For division line between North and South Nesting districts. See description of North Nesting Page 21 |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Aithsting & Weisdale |
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Lamba Water |
Lamba Water |
Mr. Thomas Gifford, Busta
Mr. Robertson, Wester Scord
Arthur Johnson, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting |
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This name applies to a large fresh water loch situate to the south of "Scallafield Hill." property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Black, Wesidale. |
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Maa Water |
Maa Water |
Mr. Thomas Gifford, Busta
Mr. Robertson, Wester Scord
Arthur Johnson, Kirkhouse, Voe, Delting |
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This name applies to a fresh water loch of considerable extent . the others adjoining being mere mountain pools or moss holes. property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Black, Wesidale. |
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Truggles Water |
Truggles Water
Truggles Water
Truggles Water
Truggles Water
Truggles Water
Truggles Water
Truggles Water |
Mr. William Thomson Sandwater
Mr. Arthur Anderson Flamaster
Interlocutor on Boundary
Scattald Survey of Weisdale
Joseph Waine Merseman for Tingwall#Thomas Taylor Meresman for Whitenesss
Thomas Taylor Meresman for Whiteness
William Thomson Merseman for Weisdale |
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This name applies to a medium sized moutain loch through which the boundary line between the parishes of Aithsting & Weisdale passes. Property of Mr. Grierson & the Trustees of the late Mr. Black, Weisdale. |
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County of Shetland -- Parishes of Aithsting & Weisdale
[Entry Scored Out]
South Maa Water or Truggles Water
Truggles Water [Note] See Burn of S [South] Maa Water |
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Sandwater Inn |
Sandwater Inn |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord Voe
Mr. William Thomson Innkeeper Sandwater
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe |
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This name applies to a Public House Situated about 100 yards west of the public Road at about 10 1/4 miles from Lerwick and about 5 1/4 miles from Voe It has accommodation in two storeys slated and in very good repair. the property of William Thomson Occupier |
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Sand Water |
Sand Water |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord Voe
Mr. William Thomson Innkeeper Sandwater
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe |
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This name applies to a larger fresh Water loch Situated about 200 yards south of Sandwater Inn and immediately West of the Public Road and is the property of the Late W. W. Black |
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Loch of the Andris |
Loch of Andris
Loch of the Andris |
Mr. Robert Robertson Farmer Wester Scord Voe
Mr. William Thomson Innkeeper Sandwater
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Mr Arthur Anderson Flamaster
Two tenants at Catfirth. |
043.06 |
This name applies to a small fresh Water Loch situated about 3/4 of a mile North East of Sandwater Inn and about 3/4 of a mile West of Flamister It is on the property of Mr. Bruce Lerwick |
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Shetland -- Ph [Parish] of Tingwall Whiteness & Weisdale
Sandwater Inn [note] Query 15 See M.P.
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Burn of Crookadale |
Burn of Crookadale |
Mr. R. Robertson Farmer Wester Scord By Voe
Mr William Thomson Innkeeper Sanwater
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe |
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This name applies to a small Burn which takes its rise a little north of Loch of Andris and flows in a southward direction till it joins a large burn which runs out of Sandwater |
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Black Loch |
Black Loch |
Mr. R. Robertson Farmer Wester Scord By Voe
Mr William Thomson Innkeeper Sanwater
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe |
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This name applies to a small fresh water loch situated about 300 yards South of Loch of Andris and immediately east of Burn pf Crookadales |
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Dud of Flamister |
Dud of Flamester
Flamaster |
Mr. R. Robertson Farmer Wester Scord By Voe
Mr William Thomson Innkeeper Sanwater
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe
Valuation Roll |
043.06 |
This name applies to a small hollow situated about 1/4 miles north west of Flamister It is covered with hearhter and broken moss & is the property of Mr. Bruce Lerwick |
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South Black Water |
South Black Water |
Mr. R. Robertson Farmer Wester Scord By Voe
Mr William Thomson Innkeeper Sanwater
Mr. A. Johnson Farmer Voe |
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Applies to a Fresh Water Loch situated about 3/4 of a mile East by North of Flamister and 1 1/2 miles south of the Farmhouse of Burns |
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Burn of Lambawater |
Burn of Lambawater
Burn of Lambawater
Burn of Lambawater |
Mr. Robert Hunter, Kergord.
Mr. William Thomson Sandwater
Mr. Hay Hay Mason Laxo |
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A Stream issuing out of "Lamba Water," & flowing N.W. [North West] for 3/4 mile where it joins Burns of "Lunklett" |
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Stour Burn |
Stour Burn
Stour Burn
Stour Burn |
Mr. Arthur Anderson Flamister
Mr. William Thomson Sandwater
Mr. Hay Hay mason Laxo |
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A small stream issuing about 3/4 mile east of "Loch of HooKame" & flowing southward for about 1/2 a mile falling into "Burn of Forse" |
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Durra Dale |
Durra Dale
Durra Dale
Durra Dale
Durra Dale |
Mr. Dempster Laurenson Quoys of Catfirth
Mr. William Thomson Sandwater
Mr. Hay Hay mason Laxo |
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A hollow about one mile in length, through which flows "Burn of Forse," on the N. [North] side of "Moo Field." |
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Burn of Scallafield |
Burn of Scallafield |
Mr. Dempster Laurenson Quoys of Catfirth
Mr. William Thomson Sandwater
Mr. Hay Hay mason Laxo |
043.02 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Bool 43/10 |
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Parish of Aithsting -- Shetland
[Signed] William Fraser C / a[Civilian assistant] |
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Crooka Dale |
Crooka Dale
Crooka Dale
Crooka Dale |
Mr. William Thomson Sandwater
Mr. Arthur Anderson Flamaster
Mr. Robert Hunter Kergord |
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A small glen about one mile in length situated about 1/2 a mile N.E. [North East] of "Sandwater," & about the same distance W. [West] of Dud of Flamaster." It is the property of Mr. Bruce of Symbister. |
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Lamba Scord |
Lamba Scord
Lamba Scord
Lamba Scord |
Mr. William Thomson Sandwater
Mr. Robert Hunter Kergord
Mr. Ingles farmer Flemington |
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A hollow between two hills, Situated at the south end of "Mid Kame." & about 1/2 a mile W. [West] of "Sandwater Inn." It is the property of the Kins of the late D. D. Black Esqr. of Kergord. |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland.
[Signed] William Fraser C / a [Civilian assistant] |
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Hag Mark Stone |
Hag Mark Stone
Hag Mark Stone
Hag Mark Stone |
Mr. Joseph Irvine, Meresman for Tingwall
Mr. Thomas Taylor Merseman for Whiteness
Mr. William Thomson Meresman for Wesidale |
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A stone on the line of Boundary between Aithsting and Weisdale Parishes and about 1/8th of a mile south from the junction of Delting, Aithsting and Weisdale Parishes. |
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Bottle Stone |
Bottle Stone
Bottle Stone
Bottle Stone |
Mr William Thomson Meresman for Wesidale
Mr. Peter Mitchell Meresman for Aithsting
Mr. Thomas Gifford Meresman for Delting |
043.02 |
A Stone on the line of Boundary between Delting and Nesting Parishes and a short distance East from the junction of Nesting, Wesidale and Delting Parishes |
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Quilsa Shun |
Quilsa Shun |
Mr William Thomson Meresman for Wesidale
Mr. Peter Mitchell Meresman for Aithsting
Mr. Thomas Gifford Meresman for Delting |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book Aithsting Parish |
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The Moorans |
The Moorans |
Mr William Thomson Meresman for Wesidale
Mr. Peter Mitchell Meresman for Aithsting
Mr. Thomas Gifford Meresman for Delting |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book Aithsting Parish |
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Roonican |
Roonican |
Mr William Thomson Meresman for Wesidale
Mr. Peter Mitchell Meresman for Aithsting
Mr. Thomas Gifford Meresman for Delting |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book Aithsting Parish |
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Shetland -- Aithsting Ph [Parish] |
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Whitelaw Lochs |
Whitelaw Lochs |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Aithsting Ph [Parish] |
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Glen Burn |
Glen Burn |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Aithsting Ph [Parish] |
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Dudd Hill |
Dudd Hill |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Aithsting Ph [Parish] |
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Burnt Knowe |
Burnt Knowe |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Nesting Ph [Parish] |
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Hill of Catfirth |
Hill of Catfirth |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Nesting Ph [Parish] |
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Valley of Houlland |
Valley of Houlland |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Nesting Ph [Parish] |
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Shetland --Aithsting & Nesting Phs [Parishes] |
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The Dale |
The Dale |
Mr Tait, Betabister, Nesting, Shetland
Mr. A. Robertson, Area Grunnafirth, Nesting, Shetland
Mr. Auclusrie, Teacher, Vidlin |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a portion of land covered with rough pasture situated in the parish of Nesting 20 chains S [South] of "bretabister & 40 chains S.E. [South East] from "Kirk Wart" in the property of Mr. Bruce of Whalsay Island Shetland |
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Burn of the Dale |
Burn of the Dale |
Mr Tait, Betabister, Nesting, Shetland
Mr. A. Robertson, Area Grunnafirth, Nesting, Shetland
Mr. Auclusrie, Teacher, Vidlin |
044.01 |
This name is applies to a mountain stream situated in the above parish about 30 chains S. [South] of "Kirk Ward": it's source is in Blackwater from whence it flows in an easterly direction, and falls into the Sea immediately N. [North] of the parish Church of Nesting, its whole length is about 130 chains. |
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Watch-house Burn |
Watchhouse Burn
Watch-house Burn |
Mr Tait, Betabister, Nesting, Shetland
Mr. A. Robertson, Area Grunnafirth, Nesting, Shetland
Mr. Auclusrie, Teacher, Vidlin |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small Burn situated E. [East] from "Malelihouse" about 10 chains from whence it flows Easterly and joins the "Burn of the "Dale. The whole are in the property of Mr. Bruce Whalsay Island Shetland |
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Shetland -- Parish of Nesting
All the islands on Sheet 44 are in the Parish of Nesting |
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Whilmini Scord |
Whilimini Scort
Whilmini Scord |
Mr. A. Robertson Arie Gunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small Green burn or track situated in this parish of 10 chains S. [South] of Kirk Ward and 12 chains N. [North] of Watchhouse Burn in the property of Mr. Bruce of Whalsay Island, Shetland |
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Lambs Knowe |
Lambs Knowe |
Mr. A. Robertson Arie Gunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a knowe or small hill to the N.W. [North West] of Bretabister about 10 chains is the property of the above & is covd. [covered] with rough & heathy pasture |
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Taa Wall |
Thawell Knowe
Taa Wall |
Mr. A. Robertson Arie Gunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter
William Tait Bretabister
G. Morrison |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small hill covd. [covered] with heathy pasture 30 chains S.W. [South West] from "Bretabister it is also the property of the above |
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Buillin Knowe |
Building Known
Buillon Knowe |
Mr. A. Robertson Arie Gunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter
William Tait Bretabister
G. Morrison |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a hill similar to the above 40 chains S. [South] by West from Bretabister proprietor Mr. Bruce Whalsay |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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Kirk Ward |
Kirk Ward |
Mr. A. Robertson, Aria Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Hunter
Mr. Anderson |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small hill Know, 'conspicuous from a distance' covd. [covered] with heathy pasture, situated in this parish of Nesting 42 chains N. [North] from Watchhouse, in the property of Mr. Bruce, Whalsay Island, Shetland |
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Ward of Bellister |
Ward of Bellister
Bellister |
Mr. A. Robertson, Aria Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Hunter
Mr. Anderson
Johnston's Map
Val [Valuation]Roll |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a knowe or small hill covered with heathy pastures situated in the above parish 6 chains N.W. [North West] from "Kirk Wart |
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Burnt Knowe |
Burnt Knowe |
Mr. A. Robertson, Aria Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Hunter
Mr. Anderson |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a hill similar to the above situated 25 chains S.E. [South East] from "Kirk Wart." |
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Green Knowe |
Burnt Knowe |
Mr. A. Robertson, Aria Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Hunter
Mr. Anderson |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small hill similar to the above 15 chains S. E. [South East] from Burnt Knowe & immediately to the S. [South] of "Loch of the Waters'": the whole of the above are in the property of Mr. Bruce, Whalsay Island, Shetland |
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Hamar Knowe |
Hamar Knowe |
Mr. A. Robertson, Aria Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Tait Bretabister Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson |
044.01 |
This name is applied a small hil situated to the S.W. [South West]of Bretabister about 35 chains & 8 chains E [East] from "Building Knowe"; it is covered with rough pasture and is the property of Mr. Bruce, Whalsay Island, Shetland. |
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Oxana Burn |
Oxana Burn |
Mr. A. Robertson, Aria Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Tait Bretabister Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small burn situated in the above parish between "Taa Well & Buillin Knows" & 15 chains S. [South] of Burn of the Dale. |
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Burn of Scudillswick |
Burn of Scudillswick |
Mr. A. Robertson, Aria Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Tait Bretabister Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small mountain stream situated in the above parish about 40 chains South of Watchhouse & 65 chains S.E. [South East] from Bretabister
The whole are in the property of Mr. Bruce Whalsay Island |
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Black Burn |
Black Burn |
Mr. A. Robertson Arie Grunafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr. Tait, Bretabister, Nesting Shetland |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small burn about 20 chains S.W. [South West] from Blackwater & 30 chains west from Taa Well in the property of Mr. Bruce Whalsay Island Shetland |
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Black Skerry |
Black Skerry |
Mr. A. Robertson Arie Grunafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr. Tait, Bretabister, Nesting Shetland |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a high water rock situated in the above parish 6 chains S.E. [South East] from Hamar Knowe and 150 links to nearest point of H.W.M. [High Water Mark] 8 ch [chains] S. [South] of Gruna Taing & 27 chains N. [North] of Burn of 'Scuddleswick' |
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Grunna Taing |
Grunating
Gruna Taing
Grunna Taing |
Mr. A. Robertson Arie Grunafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr. Tait, Bretabister, Nesting Shetland
(adopted) |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a point of land covered with Rough pasture & rocks about 30 chains South of Bretabister. The property of the above. |
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Lochs of the Water |
Lochs of the Waters |
Mr. A. Robertson Area Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Hunter
Mr. Anderson |
044.01 |
This name is applied to two small lochs situated in the parish of Nesting 35 chains N.E. [North East] from "Kirk Ward" in the property of Mr. Bruce of Whalsay Island Shetland |
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Burn of the Waters |
Burn of the Waters |
Mr. A. Robertson Area Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Hunter
Mr. Anderson |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small stream which has its source in the "Loch of the Waters" and is situated N.E. [North East] from "The Dale"; it falls into the "Burn of the Dale" 9 chains N.E. [North East] from Growstone House Proprietor the same as above. |
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Grostane |
Growtone
Grostane |
Mr. A. Robertson Area Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Hunter
Mr. Anderson |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a crofters residence situated in the parish of Nesting 18 chains N.E. [North East] from Bretabister & 10 chains S.E. [South East] from "The Dale" it is one storey thatched built of stone & in middling repair; proprietor the same as above. |
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East Hill of Bellister |
East Hill of Bellister |
Mr. A Robertson Arie Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter
Johnston's Map |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a large hill covered with heathy pasture situated to the S.E. [South East] of Bellister about 57 chains it is in the above parish and is the property of Mr. Bruce Whalsay Island |
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Burn of Laxfirth |
Burn of Laxfirth |
Mr. A Robertson Arie Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter
Johnston's Map |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a mountain stream, which is situated in the above parish, about 15 chains N.E. [North East] from E. [East] Grunnafirth Hill and has its source in Loch of Bellister from whence it flows in a N. [North] & Easterly direction through the property of Mr. Bruce Whalsay Island Shetland |
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The Runnies |
The Rennies
The Runnies |
Mr. A Robertson Arie Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter
Johnston's Map
Re-submitted |
044.01 |
This name applies to two conspicious flat rocks situated in the sides of two knolls which is situated about 20 & 30 chains N.E. [North East] of "Fern" |
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Grunnafirth |
Grunnafirth
Grunifirth |
Mr. A Robertson Arie Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. G. Huson The Fern Grunafirth
Mr. Anderson
Johnston's Map |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a district of crofts situated in the parish of Nesting 30 chains South of "Doura Voe" Proprietor Mr Bell, Lunna Hoiuse, Shetland |
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Burn of Grunnafirth |
Burn of Grunnafirth |
Mr. A Robertson Arie Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. G. Huson The Fern Grunafirth
Mr. Anderson Johnston's Map |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a burn or mountain stream situated in the above parish to the south of Grunnafirth district. |
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Area |
Area |
Mr. A Robertson Arie Grunnafirth Nesting
Mr. G. Huson The Fern Grunafirth
Mr. Anderson Johnston's Map |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a croft situated in the parish of Nesting & district called Grunnafirth 25 chains S.W. [South West] from The Fern; The property of the above. |
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Lower House |
Lower-house
Lower House |
Mr. Robertson
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter
(adopted) |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a crofter or cottar house situated in the above parish and district called "Grunnafirth" 12 chains N.W. [North West] from the "Fern" & between "Grunnafirth Burn" and "Mill Burn" |
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Fern |
Fern |
Mr. Robertson
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a house similar in details to the above, situated in the above parish & district 6 chains E. [East] of Grunnafirth Burn - 15 chains E. [East] of S [South] South Dyke; The property of Mr. Bell Lunna Shetland |
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Southdyke |
Southdyke |
Mr. Robertson
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a house similar to those described above, in the same parish & District, 15 chains W. [West] of "The Fern" & 12 chains S.W. [South West] from "Lower House" |
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The Runn Hill |
The Runn Hill |
Mr. A. Robertson Area Grunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a Hill covd. [covered] with heathy pasture situated in the above parish 70 chains S. [South] of Grunnafirth Proprietor Mr. Bruce, Whalsay Island. |
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Bow Field |
Bow Field |
Mr. A. Robertson Area Grunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a large Hill covered with heathy pasture 20 chains S. [South] of the above & 20 chains S.W. [South West] from "Blackwater." The property of the above named. |
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Hill of Area |
Hill of Area |
Mr. A. Robertson Area Grunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter
Re-submitted |
044.01 |
This anem is applied to a hill covd. [covered] with heathy pasture situated in the parish of Nesting 40 chains S.E. [South East] from "Grunnafirth" 50 chains N.E. [North East] from "The Runn Hill" & 12 chains S.W. [South West] from Loch of Bellister propritor The same as above |
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Loch of Skellister |
Loch of Skellister |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book 44/9 Nesting Ph [Parish] |
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Wilder Burn |
Wilder Burn |
Mr. A. Robertson Area Grunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small mountain stream situated in the above parish immediately to the S. [South] of "Grunafirth" & 20 chains N.E. [North East] from The Runnn Hill it joins "Burn of Force" about 4 chains S.E. [South East] from Area |
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Resting Knowe |
Resting Knowe |
Mr. A. Robertson Area Grunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter |
044.01 |
This name as applied to a knowe or small hill situated 12 chains E. [East] from "The Runn Hill" & 15 chains N. [North] from Loch of Bellister covd [covered] with heathy pasture. |
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Loch of Bellister |
Loch of Bellister
Loch of Bellister |
Mr. A. Robertson Area Grunnafirth Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter
Johnstons Map |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a fresh water loch 28 chains by 2, it is situated in the above parish 28 chains S.W. [South West] from "East Hill of Grunnafirth;" The whole of the above are in the property of Mr. Bruce, 'Whalsay Island' |
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Knowe of Whassil |
Knowe of Whassil |
Name obtained by Capt [Captain] Macpherson R. E. [Royal Engineers] at the final Examination of Plans |
044.01 |
Applies to a small hill on the West of Wilder Burn about 3/4 a mile West from Loch of Bellister. |
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Ling Skerry |
Ling Skerry |
Mr. Tait Brettabister Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a high water rock situated in the above parish 16 chains S. [South] from Bretabister. |
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South Geo of Bretabister |
South Geo of Bretabister
Bretabister |
Mr. Tait Brettabister Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter
Johnstons Map |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small bay in the above parish 5 chains S.W. [South West] from "Bretabister" |
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Bretabister |
Bretabister |
Mr. Tait Brettibister Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter
Gordon Morrison Bretabister
Johnston's Map |
044.01 |
This name is applied to to two Crofts situated close together in the above parish about 27 chains S.W. [South West] from Nesting parish Church 75 chains E. [East] from Watch house & 120 chains S. [South] of Bellister They are the property of Mr. Hay Lerwick SHetland |
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North Geo of Bretabister |
North Geo of Bretabister |
Mr. Tait Brettabister Nesting Shetland
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Hunter
Gordon Morrison Bretabister
Johnston's Map |
044.01 |
This name is applied to a small bay of the sea situated in the above parish 10 chains E. [East] from Bretabister & 18 chains S. [South] of Ph. [Parish] Church |
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Church |
Church |
Mr. John Anderson
Mr. Hugh Sandison Neep
Mr. A. Anderson |
044.02 |
This is the Established Church in the parish of Nesting and situated on the N.W. [North West] shore of the Wick of Housabister. It is a plain edifice of stone slated & in good repair Contains sittings for 350 persons Rev. [Reverand] Andrew Levil Minister. Date of erection 1794 and repaired in 1870 |
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Brough |
Brough
Brough
Brough |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Levie Ph [Parish] Minister
Gidian Morrison Bretabister
Mr. William Tait Bretabister |
044.01 |
A building of an Oval construction well known to be the remain of an ancient Brough or Pictish Fort; It has not as yet been explored, & is therefore in good preservation, being about 1 chain in diameter at the base, & terminating into a point about 25 links high. It is Situated on the east Coast of Nesting & on the S. [South] side of the Parish Church. |
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[Signed] William Fraser C/a [Civilain assistant] |
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Housabister |
Housabister |
Valuation Roll
Hugh Sandison, Noup
R. Pearson, Rognete
A. Anderson
Johnston's Map |
044.02 |
This name applies to a cluster of houses situate 20 chains west of Kirkabuster, all of one storey in height and thatched, and the property of the Tutors and Curators of William Bruce Esqr. |
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Wick of Housabister |
Wick of Housabister |
Valuation Roll
Hugh Sandison
R. Pearson |
044.02 |
This name applies to a bay situate adjacent to the district called Housabister |
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Long Skerry |
Long Skerry |
Hugh Sandison,
R. Pearson,
A. Anderson |
044.02 |
This name applies to a rock situate at the west side of Wick of Kirkabister |
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Round Stack |
Round Stack |
Hugh Sandison,
R. Pearson,
A. Anderson |
044.02 |
This name applies to a rock situate close to Long Skerry. |
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Darls Bank |
Darls Bank |
H. Sandison,
R. Pearson
A. Anderson |
044.02 |
This name applies to a point of land forming the eastern boundary of Wick of Housabister |
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[Entries Scored Out]
Grave Yard [note] Cancelled
Wick Skerry [note] Cancelled By order John T. Hoban C.a. [Civilian assistant] 13.5.78 |
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Kirkabister |
Kirkabister |
Hugh Sandison, Noup
Ross Hewison Housabuster
A Anderson Booth of Kirkabuster
Valuation Roll |
044.02 |
This name applies to a cluster of dwellings situate about 20 chains S W. [South West] of the manse houses all one storey thatched in fair repair and the property of the Tutors and Curators of William A. Bruce Esq. |
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Wick of Kirkabister |
Wick of Kirkabister |
Hugh Sandison
Ross Hewison
A. Anderson
Johnstons Map |
044.02 |
This name applies to a small bay adjacent to Kirkabister. |
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Booth of Kirkabister |
Booth of Kirkabister |
Hugh Sandison
Ross Hewison
A. Anderson
Valuation Roll |
044.02 |
This name applies to a small house situated a short distance S.E. [South East] of Kirkabister, the property of the Tuitors and Curators of William A Bruce Esqr. house one storey in height. |
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Manse |
Manse |
Revd [Reverend] William Levi
Hugh Sandison Noup
R Pearson Baywell |
044.02 |
This name applies to the manse of the Established minister if Nesting etc. it is situated about 25 chains NW [North West] of the Hill of Neap house of two storeys and slated in good repair and possessing all necessary outhouses &c. also glebe land adjacent |
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Hill of Neap |
Hill of Neep
Hill of Neap |
Hugh Sandison Noup
R Pearson
A. Anderson Booth of Kirkabuster
Johnston's Map |
044.02 |
This name applies to a prominent hill situate 25 chains SW [South West] of Hog Island, on the property of the Tutors and Curators of William A. Bruce Esqr. |
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Wick of Fluig |
Wick of Fluig |
Hugh Sandison
R Pearson
A. Anderson |
044.02 |
This name applies to a bay situate on the west side of Hill of Neap |
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Ura Stack |
Burastack
Oura Stack
Ura Stack |
Hugh Sandison
R Pearson
A. Anderson
Re-submitted |
044.02 |
This name applies to an island situate on the west side of Wick of Fluig |
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Winna Neap |
Winna Neap
Winna Neap. |
Hugh Sandison, Noup
R. Pearson, Rpgwell
A. Anderson Boothuster. |
044.02 |
This name applies to point of land situate immediately N. [North] of Wick of Neap. |
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Loch of Kirkabister |
Loch of Kirkabister
Kirkabister |
Hugh Sandison. Noup
R. Pearson Rogwell
A, Anderson Booth of Kirkabuster
Johnstons Map |
044.02 |
This name applies to a sheet of water 10 chains north of Kirkabister. |
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Viles Burn |
Viles Burn |
High Sandison
R. Pearson, Rogwell
A Anderson |
044.02 |
This name applies to a stream rising about 20 chains N [North] of Howsabister and flowing into the Loch of Havaness. |
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Valla Ness |
Vaillin Nep
Valla Ness
Valla Ness |
Hugh Sandison
R. Pearson.
A. Anderson
Valuation Roll
Re-submitted |
044.02 |
This name applies to a point of land situate 10 chains N.E [North East] of Knowe of Ragwell |
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Wick of Vallaness |
Wick of Vaillainess
Wick of Vallaness
Wick of Vallaness |
Hugh Sandison
R. Pearson
A. Anderson
Re-submitted |
044.02 |
This name applies to a Small bay situated a short distance north of Valla Ness |
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Glebe |
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Teistie Geo |
Teistie Geo |
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter
Mr Robertson |
044.02 |
Applies to a small inlet enclosed with bold looking rocks situate 12 chains east of North Banks Hill |
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Doves' Cove |
Doves' Cove |
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter
Mr Robertson |
044.02 |
Applies to a small Cove 3 chains South of Valla Ness & [] As name from Doves Building in it |
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Ramna Geos |
Ramna Geos |
Mr Anderson
Mr Hunter
Mr Robertson |
044.02 |
Applies to two small bays or inlets. 3 chains South of Hoy Sound & N.E. of the Hill of Neep |
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The Stack |
The Stack |
Hugh Sandison Noup
R. Pearson Rogwell
A Anderson. Booth of Kirkabuster |
044.02 |
This name applies to a rock, detached from the N.E [North East] point of Hog Island |
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Stany Hog |
Stany Hog |
H Sandison
R. Pearson
A Anderson |
044.02 |
This name applies to a rocky island situate east of Hog Island. |
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Egils House |
Eagles house
Eglis House. |
H Sandison
R. Pearson
A Anderson |
044.02 |
This name applies to a small object having much the appearance of a stone cist, but for what purpose it was used, or named could not be ascertained. it is situate on the highest point of Hog Island, and commands a view all round |
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Loch of Stavaness |
Loch of Stavaness |
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Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book Sheet 38. |
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Rugwell |
Rugwell |
R Pearson, Tenant
H Sandson, Noup
A Anderson Booth of Kirkabuster |
044.02 |
This name applies to a small croft house situate about 10 chains west of Knowe of Rogwell. the property of the Tutors and Curators of William A. Bruce Esq of Symbister. |
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Knowe of Rugwell |
Knowe of Rugwell |
R. Pearson
H Sandison
A Anderson |
044.02 |
Applies to a small Eminence situate on about 10 chains east of Rogwell on the property of the Tutors and Curators of William A Bruce Esqr. |
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Neap |
Neep
Neap |
R. Pearson
H Sandison
A Anderson
Johnston's Map |
044.02 |
Applies to a small cluster of tenements Situate a short distance [North East] of the Manse. houses one storey in height thatched and the property of the Tutors & Curators of William A. Bruce Esqr. |
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Mio Ness |
Moun Ness
Mio Ness |
H. Sandison. Noup
R. Pearson Rogwell
A Anderson Booth of Kirkibuster
Re-submitted |
044.02 |
This name applies to a point of land situate on the SE [South East] side of Wick of Neap. |
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Outrastone Bay |
Outrastone Bay |
H. Sandison. Noup
R. Pearson. Rogwell
A Anderson, Booth of Kirkabuster |
044.02 |
This name applies to a small bay situate on the S.E [South East] side of Mio Ness |
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Hog Sound |
Hog Sound |
H. Sandison
R. Pearson
A. Anderson |
044.02 |
This name applies to a small channel separating Hog Island from the mainland |
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Hog Island |
Hig Island |
H. Sandison
R. Pearson
A. Anderson |
044.02 |
This name applies to a precipitous island situate a short distance N.E. [North East] of Hill of Neap. it is surrounded by several rocks. and contains two natural rock arches, also a circular shaped opening connected with the North Sea. termed The Curran, about 70 feet deep. |
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Stack of the Skerson |
Stack of the Skersons |
H. Sandison. Noup
R. Pearson, Rogwell
Arthur Anderson Booth of Kirkabuster. |
044.02 |
This name applies to a highwater rock situate about 25 chains east of the Loch of Stavaness |
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Wick of Neap |
Wick of Neep |
H. Sandison
R. Pearson
A. Anderson |
044.02 |
Applies to a bay situate immediately east of Neap. |
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Wick of Skerry |
Wick Skerry |
H. Sandison
R. Pearson
A. Anderson |
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Stane Field |
Hill of Stonefield
Stane Field |
Mr John Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr Hunter Bellislet
Mr Robertson |
044.02 |
Applies to a low hill 23 Chains South of Loch Stavaness & 20 Chains west of the Wick of Valla Ness proprietor Mr Bruce |
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Keen of the Skersons |
Keen of the Skersons |
Mr John Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr Hunter Bellislet
Mr Robertson |
044.02 |
Applies to bold looking rocks on the Coast Situate 5 Chains S.W. [South West] of the Stack of the Skersons & 10 Chains North of Tiestie Geo. |
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Seli Geo |
Seli Geo. |
Mr John Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr Hunter Bellislet
Mr Robertson |
044.02 |
Applies to a long narrow Channel 3 chains South of Tiestie Geo. |
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Felshun |
Felshun |
Mr Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr James Hunter Garths Billister
Mr Robertson Kirkabister |
044.02 |
This name applies to a hill Situate about 60 chains S.E [South East] of Bellister & 40 chains west of Loch Stavaness Covered with rough and heathy pasture property of Mr Bruce Simbister |
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Neapna Scord |
Neepnascore
Neepna Scord. |
Mr Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr James Hunter Garths Billister
Mr Robertson Kirkabister |
044.02 |
Applies to a hollow on the South of Felshun & north of the East Hill of Bellister |
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Northbanks Hill |
North Banks Hill
Northbanks Hill |
Mr Anderson Teacher Vidlin
Mr James Hunter Garths Billister
Mr Robertson Kirkabister |
044.02 |
Applies to a low hill on the east side of Loch Stavasness & a long the said Loch & west of the Keen of the Skersons property of William Bruce Simbister |
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Ham Ness |
Ham Ness |
Mr. James Linklater Garth
Mr. Thomas Hunter, Vassa
Mr. W. Tait Bretabister |
044.04 |
This name is applied to a point of land covd [covered] with rough pastures situated in the above parish 40 ch. [chains] N.E. [North East] from Brough 30 ch. [chains] W. [West] from Ling Ness & 15 ch. [chains] S.E. [South East] from Corn Holm Proprietor Mr. Bruce, Simbister Ho [House] Whalsay Shetland |
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Cunning Holm |
Cunning Holm |
Mr. James Linklater Garth
Mr. Thomas Hunter, Vassa
Mr. W. Tait Bretabister |
044.04 |
This name is applied to an island covd. [covered] with rough pasture situated 15 Ch. [Chains] N.E. [North East from Corn Holm 22 ch. [chains] N. [North] from Ham Ness & 50 chains N.E. from Brough it is the property of the above. |
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Spentlie Holm |
Spentlie Holm |
Mr. James Linklater Garth
Mr. Thomas Hunter, Vassa
Mr. W. Tait Bretabister |
044.04 |
This name is applied to a small island part covd [covered] with R.p, [Rough pasture] & part rocks, Situated in the above parish 8 Ch [Chains] W. [West] from Corn Holm proprietor same as above. |
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Corn Holm |
Corn Holm |
Mr. Tait, Bretabister
Mr. James Linklater Garth
& Mr. Hunter Vassa |
044.04 |
This name is applied to an island covd. [covered] with arable & rough pasture situated in the above parish 18 Ch. N.W. [Chains North West] from 'Ham Ness' 18 Chs. SW [Chains South West] from 'Cunning Holm' & about 34 Chs. N.E. [Chains North East] 'Brough.' the NW [North West] side of this osdland is the site of a Brough proprietors Mr Bruce Simbister Ho [House] Whalsay Shetland. |
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Fru Stack |
Maiden Stack
Fru Stack
Fru Stack
Fru Stack
Frou Stack
Frow Stack |
Mr James Linklater Garth
Mr William Hunter Vassa
Mr Pottinger
G. Gear, Gletness
3 Tenants at Eswick
Johnston's Map
Admiralty Chart |
044.05 |
A conpicious Stack about 120 feet in height, about 140 links long, by about 70 links broads with a Small piece of Rough pasture on the tops, and standing about 250 links east of the east coast of "Moul of Esqick" It is in the Ph [Parish] of Nesting |
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Muckle Loch |
Muckle Loch |
Mr James Linklater Garth
Mr William Hunter Vassa
Mr Pottinger |
044.05 |
This name is applied to a fresh water loch situated on 'Moul of Eswick' 36 ch [chain] S.E. [South East] from 'Eswick' & 11 ch [chain] N. [North] from 'Little Loch' property of Mr. Bruce Simbberter Ho [House] Whalsay Shetland |
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Little Loch |
Little Loch |
Mr James Linklater Garth
Mr William Hunter Vassa
Mr Pottinger |
044.05 |
This name is applied to a loch similar to, & 11 Chains S. [South] from the above, the property of the same |
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Moul of Eswick |
Moul of Eswick
Mull of Eswick |
Mr James Linklater Garth
Mr. William Hunter Vassa
Mr Pottinger
Johnston's Map |
044.05 |
This name is applied to a point of land covd. [covered] with rough pasture situated in the above parish, 60 chains S.E. [South East] from 'Ling Ness.' & about 80 Chains S.E. & E. [South East & East] from "Brough" Proprietor Mr. Bruce Whalsay Shetland. |
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Es Wick |
Eswick Voe
Es Wick. |
Mr James Linklater Garth
Mr. William Hunter Vassa
Mr Pottinger
Alexander Leask Eswick
Andrew Hunter Eswick
George Geor Eswick |
044.05 |
This name is applied to an arm of the Sea, situated between 'Moul of Eswick' and 'Ling Ness.' & about 75 chains. E. [East] from 'Brough' |
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Eswick |
Eswick |
Mr James Linklater Garth
Mr. William Hunter Vassa
Mr Pottinger Alexander Leask Eswick
Andrew Hunter Eswick
George Geor Eswick
Johnston's Map
Valuation Roll. |
044.05 |
This name os applied to a Collection of 6 Crofters House 15 Chains. W. [West] of Eswick 50 Chains S [South] of Linganess & about 40 ch [chain] W. [West] from 'Moul of Eswick' |
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Hevda Skerry |
Hevda Skerry |
Mr James Linklater Garth
Mr. William Hunter Vassa
Mr Pottinger Alexander Leask Eswick
Andrew Hunter Eswick
George Geor Eswick
Johnston's Map
Valuation Roll. |
044.05 |
This name is applied to a high water rock, situated 8 Ch. E. [Chains East] from Moul of Eswick. & 38 Ch. N. [Chains North] from Maden Stack. |
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Ling Ness |
Ling Ness
Lingness |
Mr James Linklater, Garth.
Mr William Hunter, Vassa
Mr Pottinger
Johnston's Map |
044.05 |
This name is applied to a point of land covd. [covered] with rough pasture situated in the above parish. 70 Chains N.E. [North East] from Brough, & 60 ch [chains] NW. [North West] from 'Moul of Eswick' Proprietor Mr. Bruce Whalsay, island Shetland. |
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Loch of Lingness |
Loch of Lingness |
Mr James Linklater, Garth.
Mr William Hunter, Vassa
Mr Pottinger |
044.05 |
This name is applied to a fresh water loch, situated on 'Ling ness' 10 ch [chains] S [South] of 'N. [North] Holm' & 15 ch. [chains] E. [East] from South Holm in the property of the above |
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North Holm |
North Holm |
Mr James Linklater, Garth.
Mr William Hunter, Vassa
Mr Pottinger |
044.05 |
This name is applied to a high water island, Situated immediately to the N [North] of 'Ling Ness' 10 Ch. [Chains] N. [North] of Loch of Lingness & 20 Ch [chains] N.E. [North East] from South Holm, it is covd. [covered] with rough pasture and is the property of the above. |
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South Holm |
South Holm |
Mr. James Linklater, Garth
Mr. William Hunter, Vassa
Mr Pottinger |
044.05 |
This name is applied to a small high water island covd. [covered] with rough pasture, situated on the W. [West] side of Ling ness 20 ch W. [chains West] from North Holm & 15 chains W [West] from Loch of Lingness. Proprietor Mr Bruce, Whalsay, Shetland |
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Fiska Skerry |
Fiska Skerry |
Mr. James Linklater, Garth
Mr. William Hunter, Vassa
Mr Pottinger |
044.05 |
This name is applied to a high Water rock situated 55 ch N [chains North] from Ling Ness & 59 ch N.W. [chains North West] from Climnie |
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Climnie |
Climnin
Climnie |
Mr. James Linklater, Garth
Mr. William Hunter, Vassa
Mr Pottinger
William Gear Gletness
Alexander Leask Eswick
Andrew Hunter Eswick
George Gear Eswick |
044.05 |
This name is applied to two H.W. [High Water] Rocks situated 41 ch N.E. [chains North East] from point of 'Ling Ness' & 54 ch N.W. [chains North West] from 'Voder.' |
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Brough |
Site of Brough
Site of Brough
Site of Brough
Site of Brough |
Widow Robertson, Lingness.
Mr Leslie Umphray, Skellister.
Mr Magnus Leask, AswicK.
Mr William Tait Bretabister |
044.04 |
The site of an ancient Brough or Pictish Fort. Situated neas the H.W.M. [High Water Mark] on the N.W. [North West] side of "Corn Holm" & about 1/2 a mile N.E. [North East] of "Brough." With the exception of a few Scattered Stones all the masonry of this building have been removed for other use: There is a Small vegetable garden or"planticrub" of a Circular Construction Standing at present on the site of the Brough It is in the Ph [Parish] of Nesting & on the property of Mr Bruce of Symbister. |
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Ward of Brough |
Ward of Brough |
Widow Robertson, Lingness.
Mr Leslie Umphray, Skellister.
Mr Magnus Leask, AswicK.
Mr William Tait Bretabister |
044.04 |
Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Nesting Ph [Parish] |
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[Signed] William Fraser C/a [Civilian assistant] |
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Dringa Neap |
Dringa Neap
Dringa Neap
Dringa Neap |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Pirie Ph [Parish] Minister
Mr Gidian Morrison &
Mr William Tait Bretabister |
044.02 |
A promontory Situated on the east coast of Nesting & 3/8 mile S.E. [South East] of "Manse," also & about 150 yards S. [South] of "Ramna Geo" It is the property of the Ph [Parish] Minister. |
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The Keen |
The Keen
The Keen
The Keen |
Mr William Tait Bretabister
Mr Gidian Morrison Bretabister
Mr Pirie Ph [Parish] Minister |
044.02 |
A prominent point 18 chains South West of "Dringa Neep" |
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Chapel |
Site of Chapel
Site of Chapel
Site of Chapel |
Revd [Reverend] Mr Pirie Ph [Parish] Minister
Mr Gidian Morrison Bretabister
Mr William Tait Bretabister |
044.02 |
The Site of an ancient Romish Chapel Situated in the centre if the parish Grave Yard, on the east Side of Kirkabister. |
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[Signed] William Fraser C/a [Civilian assistant] |
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Linga Skerries |
Linga Skerries
Linga Skerries
Linga Skerries |
Widow Robertson, Linganess,
Mr G. Gear EswicK.
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK |
044.05 |
two small high water rocks situated about 1/8 mile apart on the N. [North] side of "Ling Ness." & in the Ph [Parish] of Nesting. |
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Croo Geo |
Croo Geo.
Croo Geo.
Croo Geo. |
Mr G. Gear EswicK
Mr Alexander Leask EswicK
Mr Hunter EswicK |
044.05 |
A small creek situated in the N.E. [North East] coast of "Moul of EswicK," and on the N. [North] side of "Cletts iof Ramna Geo" |
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Cletts of Ramnageo |
Cletts of Ramnageo
Cletts of Ramnageo
Cletts of Ramnageo |
Alexander Leask EswicK
G. Gear EswicK
Andrew Hunter EswicK |
044.05 |
A rocky point on the east coast of "Moul of EswicK," and between "Ramna Geo," & "Croo Geo". It is the property of Mr Bruce. |
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[Signed] William Fraser C/a [Civilian assistant] |
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Ramna Geo |
Ramna Geo
Ramna Geo
Ramna Geo |
Mr Alexander Leask EswicK
Mr G. Gear EswicK
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK |
044.05 |
A creek in the east coast of Moul of EswicK and the south side of "Cletts of Ramna Geo," |
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The Flaach |
The Flaach
The Flaach
The Flaach |
Mr G. Gear EswicK
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK
Mr Alexander Leask EswicK |
044.05 |
A high conspicuous precipice about 1/8 mile in length: situated on the east coast of "Moul of EswicK" and west of "Fru stack" |
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South Bay of Eswick |
South Bay of Eswick
South Es. Wick
South Es. Wick
South Es. Wick |
Mr Alexander Leask EswicK
Mr G. Gear EswicK
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK |
044.05 |
An open bay situated on the south west corner of "Moul of EswicK,"& on the south side of "EswicK." |
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[Signed] William Fraser |
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The Noup |
The Noup
The Noup
The Noup |
Mr Alexander Leask EswicK
Mr George Gear EswicK
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK |
044.04 |
An oblong prominent hillock Situated : on the w. [west] side of "south Bay of Es.wicK," & about 1/2 a mile S.W. [South West] of "EswicK." It is the property of Mr Bruce. |
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Ward of Eswick |
Ward of EswicK
Ward of EswicK
Ward of EswicK |
Mr George Gear EswicK
Mr Alexander Leask EswicK
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK |
044.04 |
A round prominent hill, Situated on the south end of "Moul of EswicK," & 1/4 mile, S.E. [South East] of "EswicK;" property of Mr Bruce of Symbister. |
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Stour Houll |
Stour Houll
Stour Houll
Stour Houll |
Mr George Gear EswicK
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK
Mr Alexander Leask EswicK |
044.05 |
A prominent round hill Situated on the "Moul of EswicK," and on the N.E. [North East] side of "MucKle Loch" It is the property of Mr Bruce |
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[Signed] William Fraser C/a [Civilian assistant] |
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Dock of Lingness |
DocK of Lingness DocK of Lingness
DocK of Lingness |
Mr Alexander LeasK EswicK
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK
Mr George Gear EswicK |
044.05 |
An oblong & landlocked [] about 3/8 mile in length aand 1/2 mile N.W. [North West] of "EswicK", on the E. [East] side of "Hame Ness," |
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Lingness |
Lingness
Lingness
Lingness |
Widow Robertson Occupier
Mr George Gear EswicK
Mr Andrew hunter EswicK |
044.05 |
A thatched dwellinghouse with offices & land attached Situated close to the H.W.[High water] [] on the N.W. [North West] coast of "Ling Ness" and on the N.W. [North West] corner of "Loch of Lingness", It is the property of Bruce of Symbister. |
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Stockan |
Stockan
Stockan
Stockan |
Mr George Gear EswicK
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK
Mr Alexander Leask EswicK |
044.05 |
An oblong prominent headland Situated about midway between "EswicK, & "DocK of Lingness" It is the property of Mr Bruce |
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Little Pund |
Little Pund
Little Pund
Little Pund |
Mr Alexander LeasK EswicK
Mr G. Gear EswicK
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK |
044.05 |
A small precipitous point situated on the southwestcoast of "Moul of EswicK" and in thje east coast of South Es. WicK |
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The Pund |
The Pund
The Pund
The Pund |
Mr G. Gear EswicK
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK
Mr Alexander LeasK EswicK |
044.05 |
A high conspicuous point of land on the south west coast of "Moul if EswicK," and on the w. [west] side of Pund Geo |
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Pund Geo |
Pund Geo
Pund Geo
Pund Geo |
Mr Andrew Hunter EswicK
Mr G. Gear EswicK
Mr Alexander LeasK EswicK |
044.05 |
A creek in the coast on the southwest side "Moul of EswicK," and at the N. [North] east corner of "south Es. WicK. |
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Clingrack |
ClinkracK |
Alexander LeasK, EswicK
Andrew Hunter EswicK
George Gear EswicK
William Gear Gletness |
044.05 |
A very high cliff on the South Side of Moul of EswicK & on the East side of Pund Geo. |
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[Signed] William Fraser C/a [Civilian assistant] |
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Muckla Billan |
Muckla Billan |
William Gear. Gletness
W. Tait, Bretabister
George Gear, EswicK.
Andrew Hunter EswicK. |
044.03 |
A rocK in the sea, having two portions visible at high Water Situated about 3 Miles North East from Moul of EswicK and 2 1/2 S.E. [South East] from Mio Ness. |
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Litla Billan |
Litla Billan |
William Gear
William Tait
George Gear
A. Hunter |
044.06 |
A small high Water rock in the Sea, and situated between MucKla Billan and Moul of EswicK. |
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South Nesting Bay |
South Nesting Bay |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Sheet Nesting Ph [Parish] |
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South Mid Field |
South Mid Field
South Mid Field
South Mid Field |
Mr Adam Jamieson Tresta
Mr Henderson Registrar Weisdale
John Mitchell |
048.01 |
Is given to a low hill situated due west of Weisdale It is about 3/4 mile, and about 1 mile N.E. [North East] of the district of Tresta. on the summit of this hill the parish Boundary takes a slight curve towards the N.W. [North West] The property of Mr Johnston Tresta & Hay & Co. [Company] Lerwick |
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Smirlee Field |
Smerlee Field
Smerlee Field
Smerlee Field |
Mr Adam Jamieson.
Mr Henderson.
John Mitchill |
048.01 |
This name is given to a small hill situated 1/2 mile due south of S. [South] Midfield and about 1 mile East of Tresta The parish boundary cuts the summit of this hill and runs there from towards South Midfield in northerly direction. |
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Twatt Burn |
Twatt Burn
Twatt Burn
Twatt Burn |
Mr Adam Jamieson.
Mr Henderson.
John Mitchell |
048.01 |
This name is given to a small stream rising on the N.E. [North East] shoulder of Sth [South] Midfield and flows in a northerly direction for about 3/4 of a mile, then it joins the Burn of Alias Scord. On the property of Mr G. Hay & Co [Company] Lerwick |
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Slaggan |
Slaggan
Slaggan
Slaggan |
Mr Andrew Jarmson Tresta
Mr Henderson Registrar Weisdale
John Mitchell Sandsound |
048.01 |
This name is given to a small stream, rising near the NW [North West] base of Smartie Field, and flows in a Southerly direction, till it falls int the sea, about the centre of the district of the same name on the property of Mr Johnston Tresta |
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Stouri Gill |
Stouri Gill
Stouri Gill
Stouri Gill |
Mr Andrew Jarmson
Mr Henderson
John Mitchell |
048.01 |
This name is given to a stream rising partly on the South East of Dudd Hill and flows in a Southerly direction till it falls into the sea on the West End of the district of Tresta On the property of Mr Johnston |
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Burn of Sefmoor |
Burn of Sefmoor Burn of Sefmoor Burn of Sefmoor |
Mr Andrew Jarmson
Mr Henderson
John Mitchell |
048.01 |
This name is given to a stream rising partly on the East of Dudd Hill and on the Wast slope of South Nudfield it flows chiefly in a N [North] West direction on the property of various Proprietors |
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Burn Tactigill |
Burn Tactigill |
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Authorised & described in 1/2500 Name BooK. Nesting Ph [Parish] 48/5 |
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Weisdale Hill |
Weisdale Hill |
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Authorised & described in 1/2500 Name BooK. Nesting Ph [Parish] 48/2 |
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Atla Scord |
Atla Scord |
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Authorised & described in 1/2500 Name BooK. Nesting Ph [Parish] 48/2 |
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Tresta |
Tresta |
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048.01 |
Authorised & described in 1/2500 Name BooK. Nesting Ph [Parish] 48/5 |
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Aithsting & Weisdale Parishes -- Shetland
Burn Tactigill [Note] (Marginal)
Weisdale Hill [Note] (Marginal)
Atla Sound [Note] (Marginal)
Tresta [Note] (Marginal) |
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Loch of Girlsta |
Loch of Girlsta |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book, Nesting Ph [Parish] 43/16 |
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Loura Voe |
Loura Voe |
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048.03 |
Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book, Nesting Ph [Parish] 43/16 |
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Sneugie of Long Hill |
Sneugie of Long Hill |
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048.03 |
Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book, Nesting Ph [Parish] 43/16 |
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Girlsta |
Girlsta |
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048.03 |
Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book, Nesting Ph [Parish] 43/16 |
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Mill of Girlsta |
Mill of Girlsta |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book, Nesting Ph [Parish] 43/16 |
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Tingwall Parish -- Shetland
Loura Voe [Note] (Marginal)
Sneugie of Long Hill [Note] (Marginal)
Girlsta [Note] (Marginal)
Mill of Girlsta [Note] (Marginal) |
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Mitten |
Mitten
Mitten
Mitten |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
048.03 |
A point of land, Situated on the N.E. [North East] point of Wadbister Ness. Property of Henry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Lambgarth Head |
Lambgarth Head
Lambgarth Head
Lambgarth Head |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
048.03 |
A small headland on the east side of Wadbister Ness. & 15 Chains S.E. [South East] of Mitten. Property of Henry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Northpund |
Northpund
Northpund
Northpund |
Mr Peter Anderson Girlsta
Mr William Murray Girlsta
Mr James Smith Girlsta
Mr James Pottinger Railsbrough |
048.03 |
A thatched dwellinghouse with offices & land attached situated at the N.W. [North West] Corner of the district of "Brunt amarsland It is the propery of Mr Cheyne. |
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Skeo Taing |
Skeo Taing
Skeo Taing
Skeo Taing |
Mr Henry Sandison Treester
Mr James Pottinger Railsbrough
Mr James Smith Girlsta |
048.03 |
A prominent point & pier situated at the Northeastern extremity of Bruntamarsland. It is the property of Mr. Cheyne. |
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Parish of Tingwall -- Shetland
[Signed] W.F. |
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Keolka |
Keolka
Keolka
Keolka
Keolka |
Henry Mouat Miller Girlsta
John Sutherland Pilot Glatness
John Irvine Pilot Glatness
Valuation Roll |
048.03 |
A house one storey high thatched &c onn the east side of Girlsta, and adjacent to the North of Wadbister Voe Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Wadbister Voe |
Wadbister Voe
Wadbister Voe
Wadbister Voe
Wadbister-voe |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine
Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
Ainslie's Map |
048.03 |
A Bay about 1 mile long by about 1/2 broad, situated adjacent to Cat Firth, on the S.W. [South West] and running inland in a southwesterly direction. |
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Brough |
Brough (Site of)
Brough (Site of)
Brough (Site of) |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
048.03 |
Site of an old Fory, Situated onn the extreme point of Wadbister Ness, a number of loose stones in a circular shape and partly covered with rough grass can be seen here. |
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Parish of Tingwall -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C.
[Entry Crossed Out]
Brough of Wadbister |
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Brunt Hamarsland |
Brunthamarsland
Brunthamarsland
Brunthamarsland
Brunthamarsland
Burnthammersland
Brunshammersland
Brunt Hamarsland |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland Pilot Glatness
John Irvine Pilot Glatness
Valuation Roll
Admiralty chart
Johnston's Map
(adopted) |
048.03 |
Is Applies to a district Containing a few houses, which are inn pretty good repair, a few patches of arable land adjoining, Situated on the west side of Cat Firth and 1 1/2 miles to the N.E. [North East] of Girlsta. Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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The Hurd |
The Hurd
The Hurd
The Hurd |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
048.03 |
a rocky shore on the east Side of Brunt Hamarsland. Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Ritta Taing |
Ritta Taing
Ritta Taing
Ritta Taing |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
048.03 |
a point of land on the North side of 'Wadbister Voe,' and near is mouth, Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Parish of Tingwall -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C. |
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Long Hill |
Long Hill
Long Hill
Long Hill |
Henry Mouat Miller. Girlsta
William Hunter Merchant Vassa
John Sutherland Glatness |
048.03 |
applies to a small & long hill covered with heathy pasture. Situated between the 'Loch of Girlsta,' and head of Cat Firth. Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Slaggan |
Slaggan
Slaggan
Slaggan |
Henry Mouat
William Hunter
John Sutherland |
048.03 |
A hollow, situayted a short distance to the S.W. [South West] of Brunt Hamarsland and at the south end of the 'Long [] Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Cat Firth |
Cat Firth
Cat Firth
Cat Firth |
Henry Mouat
William Hunter
John Sutherland
Admiralty Chart
Johnstons Map
Ainlie's Map 1789. |
048.03 |
A Bay about 1 1/2 miles long, by about 3/4 of a mile broad. There is good anchorage for vessels near the N.W. [North West] head of this Voe. It is Situated about 8 miles to the North of Lerwick, It is bounded to the North and east by the Parish of Nesting & on the west by Tingwall Parish. |
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Parish of Tingwall -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C. |
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OS1/31/5/79 |
Freester |
Freester
Freester
Freester |
William Hunter Vassa
Henry Mouat Girlsta
James Linklater Garth |
048.03 |
Applies to a small district containing a few farmhouses all one storey high and in fair repair Situated at the head of G=Catfirth Voe & on the west side of Voe Vassa Property of the Trustees of the late Mr Bruce Symbister |
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Little Holm |
Little Holm
Little Holm
Little Holm |
William Hunter
Henry Mouat
James Linklater
Johnstons Map |
048.03 |
An island about 1/2 of a mile long by 1/4 in breadth Situated in Cat Firth near its N.W. [North West] extremity It is connected to the shore by a narrow beach of shingle Property of the late Mr Bruce Symbister |
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The Snuckle |
The Snuckle
The Snuckle
The Snuckle |
Mr H. Irvine Vatstor,
Mr W. Sybosom Wadbister
Mr W. Murray Girlsta |
048.03 |
A prominent hill situated about 3/8 mile west of "Loch of Vatster." property of Mr Cheyne. |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.F.
Freester [Note] Written on Sheet 49 |
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The Haa |
The Haa
The Haa
The Haa |
Mr James Pottinger, Railsbrough,
Mr W. Murray, Girlsta,
Mr Henry Sandieson, Freester. |
048.03 |
A prominent slated farm house with Offices & land attached; situated in the district of Brunt-Hamarsland & about 1/8 of mile N. [North] of "south Pund." |
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Southpund |
Southpund
Southpund
Southpund |
Mr Peter Sandison, Girlsta
Mr William Murray, Girlsta.
Mr James Pottinger, Rialsbrough. |
048.03 |
A thatched dwellinghouse with land attached: situated in the South end pf Brunthamarsland. |
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Hill of Brunt Hamarsland |
Hill of Brunt-hamarsland
Hill of Brunt-hamarsland
Hill of Brunt-hamarsland |
James Pottinger, Rialsbrough,
Mr William Murray, Girlsta,
Mr Henry Sandison, Freester. |
048.03 |
A prominent hill situated betwixt "Girlsta," & "Brunt-Hamartsland." |
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Parish of Tingwall, -- Shetland.
[Signed] William Fraser C/a [Civilian assistant] |
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Kirka Ward |
Kirka Ward
Kirka Ward
Kirka Ward |
Mr Laurence Garrick Sandsound Aithsting
Mr John Thomson Merchant Sandsound Aithsting
John MItchell |
048.04 |
This name is given to a prominent hill on the water shed which runs along the centre of Russ Ness. It is situated from the extreme S. [South] End of the same headland about 1 mile. Its chief features are heathy pasture. |
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Russa Ness |
Russa Ness
Russa Ness
Russa Ness
Rusa Ness
Rusa Ness |
Mr Laurence Garrick
Mr John Thomson
John Mitchell
Johnstons Map
Admitalty Chart |
048.04 |
This name is given to a large headland in the South W. [West] of the Island of Sheatland, It is situated in the S.W [South West] of the parish of Weisdale and in the S.E [South East] of the parish of Aithsting. at its extreme S. [South] End the Bounary of these parishes terminate Its chief features are a dry and dark heath. |
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The Clumpers |
The Clumpers
The Clumpers
The Clumpers |
Mr Laurence Garrick
Mr John Thomson
John Mitchell |
048.04 |
applies to a few irregular ridges situated on the water shed which cuts Russ Ness & about one quarter of a mile to the N [North] of its Extreme South End. |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Weisdale & Aithsting
[Signed] A.M. |
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Brima |
Brima
Brima
Brima |
Mr Laurence Garriock Sandsound Aithsiting
Mr John Thomson Merchant Sandsound Aithsting
John Mitchell Sandsound |
048.04 |
This name is given to a ruin situated about 1/2 mile due north of the Extreme S. [South] End of [Russ] Ness. It is generally supposed the neighbouring district to [have] been the home of a Danish [settler] The property of Mr Greig Reawick |
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Geo of Brima |
Geos of Brima
Geos of Brima
Geos of Brima |
Mr Laurence Garriock
Mr John Thomson
John Mitchell |
048.04 |
This name is given to two small creeks situated due East of the above ruin, and about [1/2] mile to the N.W. [North West] of the Extreme S. [South] End os Russ Ness, and [in] the S.E. [South East] of Sandsound Voe |
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Kirka Taings |
Kirka Taings
Kirka Taings
Kirka Taings |
Mr Laurence Garriock
Mr John Thomson
John Mitchell |
048.04 |
Applies to two small points of land adjacent to Sandsound Voe, and on the south side of Sandsouns. It is supposed a church stood here at one time but nothing can be seen of ot if such was the case. Property of A F Greig Esqr Riawick |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Aithsting
[Signed] W.C. |
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OS1/31/5/82A |
Dale Burn |
Dale Burn |
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048.04 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 48/9 |
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Sandsound |
Sandsound |
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048.04 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 48/9 |
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Sandsound Voe |
Sandsound Voe |
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048.04 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 47/16 |
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Weisdale Voe |
Weisdale Voe |
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048.04 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 48/6 |
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Aithsting Ph [Parish] -- Shetland |
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Wheedran |
Wheedran |
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048.05 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book 4/14 |
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Burn of Faina |
Burn of Faina |
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048.05 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book 52/3 |
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Whiteness Parish -- Shetland |
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Kirkaby |
Kirkaby
Kirkaby
Kirkaby |
Mr Laurence Garriock Sandsound Aithsting
Mr John Thomson Merchant Sandsound Aithsting
John Mitchell Sandsound |
048.04 |
This name is given to a ruin & what appears to have been a circular building it is situated about 30 Chains N.E. [North East] of the Extreme S [South] End of Russ Ness. It is supposed to have existed at the same time as Brima. and also to have been the residence of a Danish Settler. Known in the neighbourhood at Picts Buildings The property of A.F. Greig Esqr Reawick |
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Oxa Geo |
Oxa Geo
Oxa Geo
Oxa Geo |
Mr Laurence Garriock
Mr John Thomson
John Mitchell |
048.04 |
This name is given to a very small creek situated a little less than a mile to the N.E. [North East] of the Extreme S. [South] End of Russ Ness and in the S.W. [South West] of Weisdale Voe. |
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Greena |
Greena
Greena
Greena |
Mr Laurence Garriock
Mr John Thomson
John Mitchell |
048.04 |
This name is given to a small but fertile Island Situated about 1 mile to the N.E. [North East] of the Extreme S [South] End of Russ Ness. It forms the most northerly of a chain of Islands in the S.[South] East of Weisdale Voe. The property of A. F. Greig Esqr. |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Weisdale
[Signed] AM |
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Hill of Hamarsland |
Hill of Hamarsland |
Laurence Garriock
Mr J Thomson Henry Mouat |
048.05 |
This name is given to a prominent hill situated due West of West end of Wadbister Voe about 1 mile and to the East of the N [North] End & Loch of Stroma about 1/2 mile Its chief feature is a dark and worthless heathy pasture the property of the Earl of Zetland |
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Scord of Hamarsland |
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048.05 |
For authorities and description see 1/2500 Name Book Block 7. |
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Sand Geos |
Sand Geos
Sand Geos
Sand Geos |
Mr William Sybosom Wadbister
Mr H. Irvine Vatster
Mr William Murray Girlsta |
048.05 |
Two Creeks in the coast situated on the N. [North] side of "Otter Point," & on the east Side of "Wadbister Ness" |
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Otter Point |
Otter Point
Otter Point
Otter Point |
Mr H. Irvine Vatster
Mr William Murray Girlsta
Mr William Sybosom Wadbister |
048.05 |
A low point of land on the east coast of Wadbister Ness, & on the south side of Sand Geos. It is the property of Mr Cheyne |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Tingwall &c United
[Signed] WF. |
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Loch of Hamarsland |
Loch of Hamarsland
Loch of Hamarsland
Loch of Hamarsland
Loch Hamarsland |
Mr Henderson Registrar Weisdale
Mr Mowat Miller Girlsta
James Irvine Kirkagarth
Val [Valuation] Roll |
048.05 |
This name is given to a small loch situated a short distance to the West of the Nw. [Northwest] of Longa Water and about one mile to the west of Loch Vatster. In dry weather it becomes nearly dry and at times it is dam'd [dammed] to supply some mill with water |
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South Knowe of Bodwell |
South Knowe of Bodwell
South Knowe of Bodwell
South Knowe of Bodwell |
Thomas taylor Wormadale
James Irvine
Henry Mouat |
048.05 |
Applies to a Knoll Situated about one mile to the s.w. [south west] of Girlsta Property of The Earl of Zetland & Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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North Knowe of Bodwell |
North Knowe of Bodwell
North Knowe of Bodwell |
Thomas Taylor
James Irvine
Henry Mouat |
048.05 |
Applies to a Knoll situated about one mile to the S.W. [South West] of Girlsta The boundary between the Parishes of Tingwall & Whiteness pass a little to the east of this Knoll and runs to a point on the top of the South Knowe of Bodwell Property of The Earl of Zetland |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Tingwall & Whiteness
[Signed] A.M |
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Housa Water |
Housa Water
Housa Water
Housa Water |
Mr Henderson Registrar Weisdale
Thomas Taylor Wormadale
James Irvine Kirkagarth |
048.05 |
Apllies to a Small loch Situated near the summit of a hill [] and to the south West of [] End of Wabister Voe about [] miles and about one and three fourths to the North West of Laxrith Voe Property of The Earl of Zetland |
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Whirls Water |
Whirls Water
Whirls Water
Whirls Water |
Mr Henderson
Mr Mowat
Mr Irvine |
048.05 |
applies to a small Loch Situated two miles to the South West of [] End of Wadbister Voe and about one half miles to the N. [North] West of Wall Church Through it the boundary bettween the Parishes of Tingwall Pass Property of The Earl of Zetland |
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Longa Water |
Longa Water
Longa Water
Longa Water |
Mr Henderson
Mr Mowat
James Irvine |
048.05 |
applies to a large elongated loch situated a short distance East of Whirls Water and about one and a half miles to the South West of the district of Wadbister Property of Sir P. Tait |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Tingwall & Whiteness |
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Stova |
Stova
Stova
Stova |
Mr Mowat Miller irlsta
Mr Henderson Heglibister Weisdale
James Irvine Kirkagarth |
048.06 |
Is applied to a prominent ridge situated about 1/2 mile to the South East of the district of Wadbister Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Chapel |
Site of Chapel & Burial Ground |
Mr Mowat
Mr Murray Girlsta William Sybosom Wadbister
James Smith Girlsta |
048.06 |
This is applied to what appears to have been some ancient building. it is situated on a small prominent headland to the.N. [North] of the district of Wadbister. There is nothing remaining to identify it as a place of worship. But the traditional belief is si strong. That the inhabitants have no hesitation in showing pieces of supposed carved stones which they say were used in the building. a short distance to its S.W. [South West] there is a site of a mound of charred stones. Supposed to have been the place where the dead were either burnt of buried |
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Spoiled Wife's House |
Spoiled Wife's House
Spoiled Wife's House
Spoiled Wife's House |
James Irvine Kirkagarth
Thomas Taylor Wormadale
Henry Mouat Girlsta
Estate Mape |
048.06 |
Applies to a small Ruin. Situated about 30 Chains to the North of Long Water. The boundary between Tingwall & Whiteness runs from the South Knowe of Bodwell to the centre of this ruin, & thence to Whirls Water |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Tingwall
[Signed] A.M
Chapel [Note] This is without any doubts the site of an ancient Romish Chapel the track of the building can still be Seen & the boundary of a burial Ground coval with the chapel is still defined: The chapel stood in the middle of the "Burial Ground."
Chapel [Note] This name should no doubt be altered on plan to Site of Chapel & Burial Ground: the first Examiner does not mention the Burial Ground at all, & the second only says that its boundary can be well defined: like most such objects in Shetland it is no doubt now Either under cultivation or rough pasture, with no trace remaining of a Burial Ground JTH
Chapel [Note] This name should no doubt be altered on the plan to Site of Chapel & Burial Ground: the first Examiner does not mention the Burial Ground at at, & the second only says that its boundary can be well defined: like most objects in Shetland it is no doubt now Either under cultivation or rough pasture, with no trace remaining of a Burial ground JCM |
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Wadbister Ness |
Wadbister Ness
Wadbister Ness |
Henry Mouat GHirlsta
C.C. Beatton Teacher Gott
James Irvine Kirkagarth
Johnston's Map
Admiralty Chart |
048.06 |
Applies to a headland, Situated between Wadbister & Lax Firth and lying to the N.E. [North East] of the district of Wadbister. Property of C.G. Duncan Esqr. |
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Scord of Wadbister |
Scord of Wadbister
Scord of Wadbister
Scord of Wadbister |
Henry Mouat
C. C. Beatton
James Irvine |
048.06 |
A hollow Situated adjacent and to the South od Wadbister NEss and Between Wadbister and Lax Firth. Property of C. G. Duncan Esqr. |
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Ayre of Breiwick |
Ayre of Breiwick
Ayre of Breiwick
Ayre of Breiwick |
Mr W. Sybosom Wadbister
Mr W. Murray Girlsta
Mr Peter anderson Girlsta |
048.06 |
A Shingly beack where the inhabitants of Breiwick Ship peats. The bay is not known by the name of "Brei Wick," |
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Parish of Tingwall -- Shetland
[Signed] W.F.
[Entry Scored Out]
Brei Wick [Note]Cancelled J.C. |
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Voe-head |
Voe-head
Voe-head
Voe-head |
Mr Mowat Miller Girlsa
Mr Henderson Registrar Heglibister Weisdale
James Irvine |
048.06 |
This name is given to a small croft situated at the West End of Wadbister Voe and about 1/2 mile to the South of Girlsta Mills The dwelling attached to it is thatched and in indifferent repair Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Vatster |
Vatster
Vatster
Vatster
Vatsetter |
Mr Mowat
Mr Henderson
James Irvine
Valuation Roll |
048.06 |
This name is given to a croft and crofter's dwelling situated about one half mile to the South West of Wadbisted and about 8 1/2 miles to the north of Lerwick The dwelling is Thatched and in fair repair. Near the South West corner of the croft there is a circular mound about three feet high. Where it is believed through tradition the dead were burnt Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Tumulus |
Tumulus |
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048.06 |
Near the South West corner of the croft there is a circular mound about three feet high. Where it is believed through tradition the dead were burnt Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Loch of Vatster |
Loch of Vatster
Loch of Vatster
Loch of Vatster
Vatsetter |
MR Henderson
Mr Mowat
James Irvine
Val [Valuation] Roll |
048.06 |
Is given to a Large Loch Situated at the South of the above croft it is connected with the Black Loch by a small stream flowing out of its N [North] East corner Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr |
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Shetland -- Parish of Tingwall
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Wadbister |
Wadbister
Wadbister
Wadbister
Wadbister
Wadbester |
Mr Mowat Miller Girlsta
Mr Henderson Registrar Heglibister
Joseph Irvine Kirkagarth Admiralty Chart
Johnston's Map
Ainslie's Map 1789. |
048.06 |
This name is applied to a small district situated to the South West of Wadbister Voe and about 8 1/2 miles from Lerwick by the Public road. There are five or six crofts The dwellings attached to them are all thatched and ni different repair Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Black Loch |
Black Loch
Black Loch
Black Loch |
Mr Mowat
Mr Henderson
Joseph Irvine |
048.06 |
This name is given to a small loch situated at the Extreme South End of Wadbister Voe and a short distance tp the South of the district of Wadbister out of it there flows a a small river which falls into the West End of Wadbister Voe Property of Harry Cheyne Esqr. |
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Gilsa Burn |
Gilsa Burn
Gilsa Burn
Gilsa Burn |
Mr Mowat
Mr Henderson
Joseph Irvine |
048.06 |
Applies to a large Stream [] a short distance to the north of Loch Hamersland and flows in a N [North] Easterly direction to the public road about 9 1/4 miles to the N [North] of Lerwick and falls into Wadbister Voe at its South West End. |
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OS1/31/5/90A |
Ward of Laxfirth |
Ward of Laxfirth |
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048.06 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 48/16 |
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Laxfirth |
Laxfirth |
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048.06 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 48/16 |
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Scurra Water |
Scurra Water |
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048.06 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 48/16 |
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Lax Firth |
Lax Firth |
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048.06 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 48/16 |
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OS1/31/5/90A |
Burn of North Hamarsland |
Burn of North Hamarsland |
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048.06 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 48/16 |
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OS1/31/5/90A |
Burn of Longawater |
Burn of Longawater |
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048.06 |
Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 52/3 |
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Tingwall Parish -- Shetland |
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OS1/31/5/91 |
Hoo Stack |
How Stack
How Stack
How Stack
Hoo Stack
Howstack
Hoo Stack |
Mr Henry Mouat Girlsta
John Sutherland Pilot Glatness
John Irvine Glatness
Admiralty Chart.
Ainslies Map 1789.
William Gear, Gletnesss
Andrew Hunter, Eswick
William Gear Eswick
A. Leak Eswick |
049.02 |
Applied to an island 12 chains long by about 5 broad Situated about 3/4 of a mile to the south-east of the Moul of Eswick It has very bold cliffs on its south & east shore Property of the Trustees of the late Mr Bruce Symbister Parish of Nesting |
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The Sneckan |
The Sneckan
The Sneckan
The Sneckan |
James Pottinger Railsbrough
William Gear Gletness
G. Gear Eswick |
049.01 |
A small high water rock about one mile to the N.E. [North East] of How Stack. Property of the Trustees of the late Mr Bruce Symbister Parish of Nesting |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C.
[Entry Scored Out]
Snecka Skerry
Hoo Stack [Note] These authorities to be entered Done. W.A. |
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Brough |
Brough
Brough
Brough |
Mr Henry Mouat Miller Girlsta
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
This name is given to a very small islet where a Pictish Fort once stood, There is a great many of the stones which can still be seen on the islet which leaves no doubt but what a building of some sort once stood here The islaet is Connected to the mainland at low water It is situated near the shore of Catfirth Voe and opposite Railsbrough property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C.
[Entry Scored Out]
Rails Brough [Note] Cancelled |
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OS1/31/5/93 |
Eswick Holm |
Eswick Holm
Eswick Holm
Eswick Holm |
Henry Mouat Miller Girlsta
John Sutherland Pilot Glatness
John Irvine Glatness |
049.01 |
Applies to a small island connected to the shore by a narrow neck of land at low water Situated about 60 chains to the east of Aswick Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister. Ph [Parish] of Nesting. |
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Aswick Skerries |
Aswick Skerries
Aswick Skerries
Aswick Skerries |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
Applies to two small high water Rocks situated about 1/2 of a mile to the North East of the Ness of Glatness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister. Ph [Parish] of Nesting. |
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As Wick |
As Wick
As Wick
As Wick
As Wick |
William Gear, Getness
George Gear. Eswick
Hunter Williamson, AswicK
Magnus Leask, AswicK |
049.01 |
Applies to a small bay situated a short distance to the south-east of Aswick |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C.
[Entry Scored Out]
Brei Wick [Note] No [Note]:The Breiwick on Johnstone Map is that shown on West [] [] of [] |
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OS1/31/5/94 |
Loch of Pile |
Loch of Pile
Loch of Pile
Loch of Pile |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
Applies to a small loch situated adjacent to the sea shore and a short distance to the S.E. [South East] of Aswick Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Dead Man's Geo |
Dead Man's Geo
Dead Man's Geo
Dead Man's Geo |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
Applies to a creek Situated 1/4 of a mile to the south of Aswick |
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OS1/31/5/94 |
The Roonies |
The Roonies
The Roonies
The Roonies |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
Applies to a ridge of a small hills situated about 1/2 of a mile to the south-west of As Wick Property of the Trustees of the late Mr Bruce. Symbister. |
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Freester Knowe |
Freester Knowe |
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Authorised & described in 1/2500 Name Book 44/13 Nesting Ph [Parish] |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C.
Freester Knowe [Note] (Marginal) |
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Taing of Railsbrough |
Taing of Railsbrough
Taing of Railsbrough
Taing of Railsbrough
Ness of Railsbrough
Railsbro' Ness
Rawsbing Ness |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine
Johnston's Map
Admiralty Chart
Ainslie's Map. 1789. |
049.01 |
A point of land situated 3/4 of a mile to the South-west of Gletness and at the south-east entrance to Cat Firth Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Hill of the Taing |
Hill of the Taing
Hill of the Taing
Hill of the Taing |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
A small hill 50 Chains to the west of Gletness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Swae Field |
Swae Field
Swae Field
Swae Field |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
A small hill adjacent and to the -west of Finnister Property of the Trustees of the late. Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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The Gamlers |
The Gamlers |
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049.01 |
Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book 44/13. |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C. |
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Finnister |
Finnister
Finnister
Finnister
Finister |
Henry mouat Miller Girlsta
John Sutherland Pilot Glatness
John Irvine Glatness
Valuation Roll |
049.01 |
A one storey high Croft house situated about 1/2 of a mile to the North-west of Gletness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Saltayre |
Salt Ayre
Salt Ayre
Salt Ayre |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
A one storey high Croft house in fair repair situated at the head of North Voe of Gletness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Railsbrough |
Railsbrough
Railsbrough
Railsbrough
Railsbrough
Railsburgh
Railsbro' |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine
Valuation Roll
Johnston's Map
Admiralty Chart |
049.01 |
A one storey high farm house in good repair situated near the east shore of Cat Firth & 3/0 of a mile to the North -west of Glatness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C.
Saltayre [Note] one word. |
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Gletness |
Glatness
Glatness
Glatness Glitness
Glitness
Gletness
Gletness
Gletness
Gletness |
Henry Moat
John Sutherland
John Irvine
Admiralty Chart.
Ainslie's Map 1789.
Fullerton's Gazetteer.
Valuation Roll.
Johnston's Map. |
049.01 |
Applies to a cluster of houses Situated on a headland of Nesting Parish and about 3 miles to the east of Girlsta The houses and offices are all one storey high and thatched Property of the Trustees of the late Mr Bruce Symbister |
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Bight of Lingness |
Bight of Lingness
Bight of Lingness
Bight of Lingness |
Henry Moat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
Applies to a bay situated adjacent and to the west of Glatness |
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Ling Ness |
Ling Ness
Ling Ness
Ling Ness |
Henry Moat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
A point of land Situated 1/2 of a mile to the South-west of Glatness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr Bruce Symbister |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C. |
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Gult Holm |
Gult Holm
Gult Holm
Gult Holm |
Henry Mouat Miller Girlsta
John Sutherland Pilot Glatness
John Irvine Glatness |
049.01 |
A small island situated near the north-west point of the south Isle of Glatness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Longa Skerries |
Longa Skerries
Longa Skerries
Longa Skerries |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
A cluster of small high water rocks situated adjacent and to the south of Hawks Ness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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South Holm |
South Holm
South Holm
South Holm |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
A small pasture island Situated anout 10 chains to the south-west of Glatness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C. |
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Vassa Voe |
Voe Vassa
Voe Vassa
Voe Vassa
Vassa Voe
Vassa Voe |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine
James Pottinger Railsbrough
Hunter Williamson Aswick
Magnus Leask Aswick
Hibbert's Description |
049.01 |
Applies to a narrow part of Cat Firth Adjacent to Vassa on the South and Freester on the east |
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Loch of Roonies |
Loch of Roonies
Loch of Roonies
Loch of Roonies |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
Applies to a small fresh water Loch Situated adjacent and to the South of 'The Roonies' Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Clock Loch |
Clock Loch
Clock Loch
Clock Loch |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
Applies to a small loch Situated 1/4 of a mile to the N.E. [North East] of Finnister Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C. |
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North Voe of Gletness |
North Voe of Gletness
North Voe of Gletness
North Voe of Gletness
North Voe of Glitness
Gletness.
Gletness.
Glitness.
Gletness. |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland Pilot. Glatness
John Irvine Glatness
Admiralty Chart.
Valuation Roll.
Johnston's Map.
Ainslie's Map. 1789.
Fullerton's Gazetteer. |
049.01 |
Applies to a bay about 45 chains by about 12 broad Situated 1/4 of a mile to the N-E [North-East]. of Glatness and adjacent and to the N.W [North West] of Glet Ness |
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Glet Ness |
Glet Ness
Glet Ness
Glet Ness
Glitness.
Glitness.
Gletness.
Gletness.
Gletness. |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine
Admiralty Chart
Ainslie's Map. 1789.
Johnston's Map.
Valuation Roll.
Fullerton's Gazetteer. |
049.01 |
Applies to a long and narrow neck of land jutting into the sea coast to the north-east of Gltness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Hawks Ness |
Hawks Ness
Hawks Ness
Hawks Ness |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine
Johnston's Map.
Admiralty Chart |
049.01 |
Applies to a point of land Situated a short distance to the east of Gletness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C. |
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Aiplin |
Aiplin
Aiplin
Aiplin |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
Applies to a high eater Rock Situated adjacent and to the South-east of the North Isle of Glatness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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South Isle of Gletness |
South Isle of Gletness
South Isle of Gletness |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
An island about 1/2 mile in leingth by about 15 Chains broad Situated 30 Chains to the south-east of Gletness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Burrier |
Burries
Burries
Burries
Burrier |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine
Re-submitted |
049.01 |
A steep and rocky point of the South Isle of Gletness, Its most easterly point The above islands are in the parish of Nesting |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C. |
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Stunger |
Stunger
Stunger
Stunger |
Henry Mouat Girlsta
John Sutherland Pilot Glatness
John Irvine Glatness |
049.01 |
Applies to a small and prominent island covered with rough rocky pasture It is situated 10 chains to the N.W. [North West] of the North Isle of Gletness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Tainga Skerry |
Tainga Skerry
Tainga Skerry
Tainga Skerry |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
Applies to a small island Situated between the west end of the North Isle of Gletness and the island Known as Stunger Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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North Isle of Gletness |
North Isle of Gletness
North Isle of Gletness |
Henry Mouat
John Sutherland
John Irvine |
049.01 |
Applies to an island about 18 Chains long by 10 broad Situated 1/2 of a mile to the east of Gletness Property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Bruce Symbister |
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Parish of Nesting -- Shetland
[Signed] W.C.
[Note] These Islands are in the Parish of Nesting |
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Brough |
Site of Brough |
William Gear. Gletness
Andrew Hunter, Eswick
Alexander Leask Eswick
George Gear Eswick |
049.01 |
Applies to a high Water rock on the Sea, about 150 yards Sonth East of Gletness, on which formerly stood a Brough. There are only a few loose stones of it remaining. |
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Geo of Mirkhellier |
Geo of Mirkhellier |
William Gear. Gletness
Andrew Hunter, Eswick
Alexander Leask Eswick
George Gear Eswick |
049.01 |
Applies to a small rocKy Geo on the South side of Moul of EswicK about 1/2 a mile South East of the South Bay of EswicK |
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South Voe of Gletness |
South Voe of Gletness |
Mr James Pottinger, Railsbrough
Mr Hunter Williamson, Aswick
Mr M. Leask Aswick |
049.01 |
Applies to a Bay situated between South Isle of Gletness and the Mainland and immediately south of Gletness. |
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Longa Skerry |
Longa Skerry
Longa Skerry
Longa Skerry |
Mr Peter Lawrenson Houbie
Mr James Lawrenson Houbie
Mr William Hunter Breiwick |
049.04 |
A Skerry about five chains in length Situated at the Northeastern extremity of !Brim Ness." It is Surrounded at high water & is in the parish of Tingwall. |
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Breiwick |
Breiwick |
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Authorised and described on 1/2500 Name Book 48/16 Tingwall Ph [Parish] |
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Kebister Ness |
Kebister Ness |
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049.04 |
Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book for Sheet 53 |
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South Skerry |
South Skerry |
William Gear, Gletness
A. Hunter, Eswick
George Gear, Eswick |
049.04 |
A long flat reef of rocks about 130 Yards South East of Hoo Stack |
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Parish of Tingwall -- Shetland,
[Signed] W.F.
Breiwick [Note] Marginal |
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Hest Hamar |
Hest Hamar
Hest Hamar
Hest Hamar |
Mr Henderson
Mr Mowat
C.C. Beatton |
049.04 |
This name is applied to a small headland on the west side of Hawks Ness Property of G. H. B . Hay Esqr. |
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Brough |
Brough
Brough |
Peter Lawrenson Houbie
James Lawrenson
Houbie
William Hunter Breiwick |
049.04 |
This building is similar in construction to many other Broughs in shetland & is almost entire W.F. |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Tingwall
[Signed] AM
[Entries Scored Out]
Hawks Ness [Note] Cancelled See p. Why cancelled
Picts House [Note] hold over
Brough [Note] adopt Name |
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OS1/31/5/106 |
Bight of Brimness |
Bight of Brimness
Bight of Brimness
Bight of Brimness |
Mr Henderson Registrar Wesidale
Mr Mowat Girlsta Mills
C. C. Beatton Teacher Gott |
049.04 |
Applies to a Small Creek situated immediately to the South of the N [North] East Point of Hawks Ness and about one and 1 1/4 mile to the North West of Kebister. Ness. |
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Brim Ness |
Brim Ness
Brim Ness
Brim Ness |
Mr Henderson Registrar Wesidale
Mr Mowat
C. C. Beatton |
049.04 |
Applies to a Small and rugged headland situated on the East of Hawks Ness and less than half a mile to the South of its most N [North] Easterly point Property of G H. B . Hay Esqr. |
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Houbie |
Houbie
Houbie
Houbie |
Mr Henderson
Mr Mowat
C. C. Beatton
Valuation Roll |
049.04 |
Applies to a Croft and dwelling on the East and about the centre of Hawks Ness and about 3/4 of a mile N.E. [North East] of the district of Braewick There is no made foor path to this croft and the dwelling is thatched and in bad repair Property of G. H. B . Hay Esqr. |
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OS1/31/5/107 |
Foraness Voe |
Foraness Voe
Foraness Voe
Foraness Voe |
Mr Henderson Registrar Weisdale
Mr Mowat Girlsta Mills
William Murray Girlsta |
049.04 |
Applies to a large Creek lying on the East of Hawks Ness and Situated a short distance to the N [North] East of the district of Braiwick and about one mile to the N.W [North West] of Rebister Ness. |
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Fora Ness |
Fora Ness
Fora Ness
Fora Ness |
Mr Henderson
Mr Mowat
William Murray Girlsta
Johnston's Map. |
049.04 |
This name is given to a large and sharp and projecting headland situated at the north East of the district of Braewick it is also situated at the north West of the mouth of Dales Voe Its coast is indented steep and rugged |
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Corbie Geo |
Corbie Geo
Corbie Geo
Corbie Geo |
Henry Mouat
C.C. Beatton Teacher Gott
William Murray Girlsta |
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County of Shetland -- Parish of Tingwall
[Signed] A.M
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Brethren
Brethren
Brethren
Brethren Rocks
Brethern |
Henry Mouat
William Murray
C.C. Beatton
Admiralty Chart.
Ainslie's Map 1789. |
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Applies to two high water rocks, Situated about 1 1/2 mile to the east of Fora Ness, and about 3/4 of a mile N.E. [North East] of Kebister Ness, Property of Lady Nicholson Ph [Parish] of Tingwall |
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Green Holm
Green Holm
Green Holm
Greenholm
Green Holm |
Henry Mouat
William Murray
C.C. Beatton
Admiralty Chart
Johnstons Map
Ainslie's Map 1789. |
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Hawks Ness
Hawks Ness
Hawks Ness |
Mr James Pottinger Railsbrough
Mr Peter Lawrenson Houbie
Mr W. Hunter Breiwick |
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A large promontory Situated on the east side of Lax Firth & about one mile S.W. [South West] of South Isle of Gletness: It is about one mile in length and is the property of Mr Hay Lerwick. |
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List of Principal Proprietors in portions of the Parishes of Aithsting
Nesting, Tingwall, Whiteness, and Wesidale in this BooK.
The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland, per G.H.B. Hay, Esq., Hayfield, LerwicK.
A. J. Grierson, Esq., Quendale by LerwicK, Shetland.
Tutors & Curators of William A. Bruce, Esq., of Symbister. per William Irvine Esqr., Lerwick
Trustees on the Estate of Lunna, per Robert Bell, Esq., of Lunna [FalKirK, Stirlingshire [Note] all one property]
Robert Bell , Esq., of Lunna, Falkirk Stirlinghire [Note] all one property]
Harry Cheyne, Esq., W.S., [Writer to the Signet] Edinburgh per A. J. Hay, Esq., LerwicK.
Trustees for the Late D. D. BlacK, Esq., Weisdale, by LerwicK.
[Signed] J C Macpherson Captain. 14 Novr. [November] 1878. |
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[Date Stamp] ORDNANCE SURVEY M.S. STORE 26 APR. [APRIL] 1897 SOUTHAMPTON
NAME BOOK
of
Part of the Parishes of
DELTING, NESTING, WEISDALE,
AITHSTING, WHITENESS, & TINGWALL
SHETLAND.
Sheets 43. 44. 45. 48. 49. |
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(NAME BOOK)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Sheet -- Page
Aiplin -- 49 -- 101
Aithsting -- 43 -- 2
Area -- 44 -- 37
As Wick -- 49 -- 93
Aswick Skerrie -- 49 -- 93
Atla Scord -- 48 -- 74a
Ayre of Breiwick -- 48 -- 88
Bight of Brimness -- 49 -- 106
Bight of Lingness -- 49 -- 97
Black Burn -- 44 -- 34
Black Loch -- 40 -- 26
Black Loch -- 48 -- 90
Black Skerry -- 44 -- 34
Black Water -- 44 -- 31
Booth of Kirkabister -- 44 -- 47
Bottle Stone -- 43 -- 28a
Bow Field -- 44 -- 39
Bratta Field -- 43 -- 10
Breiwick -- 49 -- 104
Bretabister -- 44 -- 42
Brethren -- 49 -- 108
Brima -- 48 -- 82
Brim Ness -- 49 -- 106
Brough -- 44 -- 44
Brough -- 44 -- 65
Brough -- 49 -- 92
Brough -- 49 -- 105
Brough (Site of) -- 48 -- 76
Brough (Site of) -- 49 -- 103
Brunt Hamarsland -- 48 -- 77
Buillin Knowe -- 44 -- 30
Burgins -- 43 -- 3
Burn of Atlascord -- 43 -- 21
Burn of Burrafirth -- 43 -- 3
Burn of Crookadale -- 43 -- 26
Burn of Faina -- 48 -- 82b
Burn of Flamister -- 48 -- 19
Burn of Forse -- 48 -- 16
Burn of Grunnafirth -- 44 -- 37
Burn of Kergord -- 43 -- 12 |
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(NAME BOOK)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Sheet -- Page
Burn of Lambawater -- 43 -- 27
Burn of Laxfirth -- 44 -- 36
Burn of Longawater -- 48 -- 90a
Burn of Lunklet -- 43 --10
Burn of Marrofield-water -- 43 -- 8
Burn of North Hamarsland -- 48 -- 90a
Burn of Quoys -- 43 -- 22
Burn of Pettawater -- 43 -- 14
Burn of Scallafield -- 43 -- 27
Burn of Scudillswick -- 44 -- 33
Burn of Lefmoor -- 48 -- 74
Burn of South Brigadale -- 43 -- 7
Burn of Tactigill -- 48 -- 74a
Burn of Truggles-water -- 43 -- 23
Burn of the Dale -- 44 -- 29
Burn of the Dale -- 43 -- 20
Burn of the Waters -- 44 -- 35
Burns -- 43 -- 16
Burnt Knowe -- 43 --28b
Burnt Knowe -- 44 -- 32
Burrier -- 49 -- 101
Butter Stone -- 43 --6
Cat Firth -- 48 -- 78
Site of Chapel -- 44 -- 66
Site of Chapel -- 48 -- 87
Church -- 44 -- 43
Cletts of Rammageo -- 44 -- 67
Climnie -- 44 -- 64
Clingrack -- 44 -- 71
Clock Loch -- 49 -- 99
Corbie Geo -- 49 -- 107
Corn Holm -- 44 -- 60
Croo Geo -- 44 -- 67
Crooka Dale -- 43 -- 28
Cunning Holm -- 44 -- 59
Dale Burn -- 48 -- 82a
Dales Voe -- 49 -- 107
Darls Bank -- 44 -- 46
Dead Man's Geo -- 49 -- 94
Deep Dale -- 43 -- 15
Delting -- 43 -- 2
Dock of Linganess -- 44 -- 70 |
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(NAME BOOK)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Sheet -- Page
Dove's Cove -- 44 -- 52
Dringa Neap -- 44 -- 66
Dubbs of Burrafirst -- 43 -- 9
Dudd Hill -- 43 -- 28b
Dud of Flamister -- 43 -- 26
Durra Dale -- 43 -- 27
East Burn -- 43 -- 20
East Burra Firth -- 43 -- 10
East Burrafirth -- 43 -- 4
East Hill of Burrafirth -- 43 -- 7
East Hill of Bellister -- 44 -- 36
East Hill of Houlland -- 43 -- 23
East Kame -- 43 -- 13
East Peerieden -- 43 -- 17
Egils House -- 44 -- 53
Es Wick -- 44 -- 62
Eswick -- 44 -- 62
Eswick Holm -- 49 -- 93
Felshun -- 44 -- 58
Fern -- 44 -- 38
Finnister -- 49 -- 96
Fiska SKerry -- 44 -- 64
Flamister -- 43 -- 22
Fora Ness -- 49 -- 107
Foraness Voe -- 49 -- 107
Freester -- 48 -- 79
Freester Knowe -- 49 -- 94
Fru StacK -- 44 -- 69
Geo of Brima -- 48 -- 82
Geo of MirKhellier -- 49 -- 103
Gilsa Burn -- 48 -- 90
Girlsta -- 11 -- 74b
Glebe -- 44 -- 51
Glet Ness -- 49 -- 100 |
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(NAME BOOK)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Sheet -- Page
Glen Burn -- 42 -- 23b.
Gletness -- 49 -- 97
Greena -- 48 -- 83
Green Holm -- 49 -- 108
Green Knowe -- 44 -- 32
Grostane -- 44 -- 35
Grunna Taing -- 44 -- 34
Grunnafirth -- 44 -- 37
Gruti Field -- 43 -- 6
Gult Holm -- 49 -- 98
Hag Mark Stone -- 43 -- 28a
Hamar Knowe -- 44 -- 33
Hawke Ness-- 49 -- 108
Hest Hamar -- 49 -- 105
Heoda. Skerry -- 44 -- 62
Hill of Area -- 44 -- 39
Hill of Brunt-Hamarsland -- 48 -- 80
Hill of Catfirth -- 43 -- 28b
Hill of Flamister -- 43 -- 18
Hill of Hamarsland -- 48 -- 84
Hill of Neap -- 44 -- 48
Hill of the Taing -- 49 -- 95
Hog Island -- 44 -- 55
Hog Sound -- 44 -- 55
Holli Burn -- 43 -- 9
Hoo Kame -- 43 -- 13
Hoo Stack -- 49 -- 91
Houbie -- 49 -- 106
Housabister -- 44 -- 45
Housa Water -- 48 -- 86
Hughie's Knowe -- 43 -- 18
Kebister Ness -- 49 -- 104
Keen of the Skersons -- 44 -- 57
Keolka -- 48 -- 76
Kergord -- 43 -- 13
Kirkabister -- 44 -- 47
Kirkaby -- 48 -- 83 |
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(NAME BOOK)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Sheet -- Page
KirKa Taings -- 48 -- 82
Kirka Ward -- 48 -- 81
Kirk Ward -- 44 -- 32
Knowe of Finistry -- 43 -- 19
Knowe of Rugwell -- 44 -- 54
Knowe of Whassil -- 44 -- 41
Lamba Scord -- 43 -- 28
Lamba Water -- 43 -- 24
Lambgarth Head -- 48 -- 75
Lamba Knowe -- 44 -- 30
Laxfirth -- 48 -- 90
Lax Firth -- 48 -- 90a
Linga SKerries -- 44 -- 67
Ling Ness -- 44 -- 63
Ling Ness -- 49 -- 97
Lingness -- 44 -- 70
Ling SKerry -- 44 -- 42
List if Proprietors -- -- 109
Litla Billan -- 44 -- 72
Little Holm -- 48 -- 79
Little Loch -- 44 -- 61
Little Pund -- 44 -- 71
Loch of Bellister -- 44 -- 40
Loch of Girlsta -- 48 -- 74b
Loch of Hamarsland -- 48 -- 85
Loch of HooKame -- 43 -- 17
Loch of KirKabister -- 44 -- 50
Loch of Lingness -- 44 -- 63
Loch of LinKlet -- 43 -- 5
Loch of Pile -- 49 -- 94
Loch of Roonies -- 49 -- 99
Loch of Stavaness -- 44 -- 53
Loch of Skellister -- 44 -- 38
Loch of the Andris -- 43 -- 25
Lochs of the Waters -- 44 -- 35
Lochs of Burrafirth -- 43 -- 7
Loch of Vatster -- 48 -- 89
Longa SKerries -- 49 -- 98
Longa SKerry -- 49 -- 104. |
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(NAME BOOK)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Sheet -- Page
Longa Water -- 48 -- 86
Long Hill -- 48 -- 78
Long Skerry -- 44 -- 46
Loura Voe -- 48 -- 74b
Lower House -- 44 -- 38
Lunklet -- 43 -- 5
Maa Water -- 43 -- 24
Manse -- 44 -- 48
Marchis Scord -- 43 -- 9
Marrofield -- 43 -- 10
Marro Field -- 43 -- 10
Marrofield Scord -- 43 -- 11
Marrofield Water -- 43 -- 8
Mid Field -- 43 -- 4
Mid Kame -- 43 -- 14
Mill of Girlsta -- 48 -- 74b
Mio Ness -- 44 -- 55
MirKstane Field -- 43 -- 19
Mitten -- 48 -- 75
Moo Field -- 43 -- 18
Mossy Hill -- 44 -- 31
Moul of Eswick -- 44 -- 62
MucKla Billan -- 44 -- 72
MucKle Hill -- 43 -- 17
MucKle Loch -- 44 -- 61
Neap -- 44 -- 54
Neepna Scord -- 44 -- 58
Nesting -- 43 -- 1
NorthbanKs Hill -- 44 -- 58
North Geo of Bretabister -- 44 -- 42
North Holm -- 44 -- 63
North Isle of Gletness -- 49 -- 102
North Knowe of Bodwell -- 48 -- 85
North Nesting -- 43 -- 21
Northpund 48 -- 75
North Voe of Gletness -- 49 -- 100 |
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(NAME BOOK)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Sheet -- Page
Otter Point -- 48 -- 84
Outrastone Bay -- 44 -- 55
Oxa Geo -- 48 -- 83
Oxna Burn -- 44 -- 33
Pannie Water -- 43 -- 17
Petta Dale -- 43 -- 14
Petta Water -- 43 -- 11
Pund Geo -- 44 -- 71
Punds of Burrafirth -- 43 -- 4
Queeni Burn -- 43 -- 15
Quilsa Shun -- 43 -- 28a
Railsbrough -- 49 -- 96
Ramna Geo -- 44 -- 68
Ramna Geos -- 44 -- 52
Red Burn -- 43 -- 6
Resting Knowe -- 44 -- 40
Ritta Taing -- 48 -- 77
Round Stack -- 44 -- 46
Roonican -- 43 -- 28a
Rugwell -- 44 -- 54
Russa Ness -- 48 -- 81
Saltayre -- 49 -- 96
Sand Geos -- 48 -- 84
Sandsound -- 48 -- 82a
Sandsound Voe -- 48 -- 82a
Sand Water -- 43 -- 25
Sandwater Inn -- 43 -- 25
Scalla Field -- 43 -- 6
Scallafield Scord -- 43 -- 12
Scord of Hamarsland -- 48 -- 84
Scord of Wadbister -- 48 -- 88
Scurra Water -- 48 -- 90a
Seli Geo -- 44 -- 57
Simon's Ward -- 44 -- 31
SKeo Taing -- 48 -- 75 |
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INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Sheet -- Page
Slaggan -- 48 -- 74
Slaggan -- 48 -- 78
Sma Shun of Flamister -- 43 -- 20
Smirlee Field -- 48 -- 73
Sneugie of Long Hill -- 48 -- 74b.
South Bay of Eswick -- 44 -- 68
South Briga Dale -- 43 -- 8
South Burn of Burrafirth -- 43 -- 3
Southdyke -- 44 -- 38
South Geo of Bretabister -- 44 -- 42
South Holm -- 44 -- 64
South Holm -- 49 -- 98
South Isle of Gletness -- 49 -- 101
South Knowe of Bodwell -- 48 -- 85
South Mid Field -- 48 -- 73
South Nesting -- 43 -- 23
South Nesting bay -- 44 -- 72
Southpund -- 48 -- 80
South SKerry -- 49 -- 104
South Voe of Gletness -- 49 -- 103
Spentlie Holm -- 44 -- 59
Spoiled Wife's House -- 48 -- 87
Stack of SKerson -- 44 -- 56
Stane Field -- 44 -- 57
Stany Burn -- 43 -- 18
Stany Hill -- 43 -- 20
Stany Hog -- 44 -- 53
StocKan -- 44 -- 70
Stone -- 44 -- 49
Stour Burn -- 43 -- 27
Stour Houll -- 44 -- 69
Stouri Gill -- 48 -- 74
Stova -- 48 -- 87
Stunger -- 49 -- 102
Swae Field -- 49 -- 95
Swarta Scroo -- 43 -- 15
Taa Well -- 44 -- 30
Tainga SKerry -- 49 -- 102
Taing of Railsbrough -- 49 -- 95 |
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(NAME BOOK)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Sheet -- Page
Teistie Geo -- 44 -- 52
The Clumpers -- 48 -- 51
The Dale -- 44 -- 29
The Flaach -- 44 -- 68
The Fladdacap -- 45 -- 72
The Gamlers -- 49 -- 95
The Haa -- 48 -- 80
The Hurd -- 48 -- 77
The Keen -- 44 -- 66
The Moorans -- 43 -- 28a
The Noup -- 44 -- 69
The Pund -- 44 -- 71
The Roonies -- 49 -- 94
The Runnies -- 44 -- 36
The Runn Hill -- 44 -- 39
The SuecKan -- 49 -- 91
The SuucKle -- 48 -- 79
The Stack -- 44 -- 53
Tresta -- 48 -- 74a
Truggles Water -- 43 -- 24
Tumulus -- 48 -- 89
Twart Burn -- 43 -- 15
Twatt Burn -- 48 -- 73
Ura Stack -- 44 -- 48
Valla Ness -- 44 -- 50
Valley of Houlland -- 43 -- 28b
Valley of Kergord -- 43 -- 12
Vassa Voe -- 49 -- 99
Vatster -- 48 -- 89
Viles Burn -- 44 -- 50
Voe-head -- 48 --89
Wadbister -- 48 -- 90
Wadbister Ness -- 48 -- 88
Wadbister Voe -- 48 -- 76
Ward of Eswick -- 44 -- 69
Ward of Bellister -- 44 -- 32
Ward of Brough -- 44 -- 65 |
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(NAME BOOK)
INDEX.
Name of Objects -- Sheet -- Page
Ward of Laxfirth -- 48 -- 90a
Watch-house Burn -- 44 -- 29
Watch-house -- 44 -- 31
Weisdale -- 43 -- 2
Weisdale Hill -- 48 -- 74a
Weisdale Voe -- 48 -- 82a
West Kame -- 43 -- 11
West Hill of Burrafirth -- 43 -- 9
West Peerieden -- 43 -- 17
Whaa Field -- 43 -- 23
Wheedran -- 48 -- 82b
Whilmini Scord -- 44 -- 30
Whirls Water -- 48 -- 86
Whitelaw Lochs -- 43 -- 28b
White Stone of Battafield -- 43 -- 9
WicK of Fling -- 44 -- 48
WicK of Housabister -- 44 -- 45
WicK of KirKabister -- 44 -- 47
WicK of Neap -- 44 -- 56
WicK of SKerry -- 44 -- 56
WicK of Vallaness -- 44 -- 50
Wilder Burn -- 44 -- 40
Winna Neap -- 44 -- 49 |
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