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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brough | Site of Brough | Mr Gifford Factor Busta Mr R. Robertson Farmer Saltness Mr John Smith Farmer Brae |
030.13 | This name applies to the site of an ancient Pictish Fort (initials WF) On the same site there is now erected a fish curing establishment. It is situated about 1/4 of a mile south of the school, on a prominent point at the entrance to the Hoob of Burravoe. The property of Miss Gifford Lerwick |
| Burravoe Burn | Burravoe Burn | Mr Gifford Factor Busta Mr R. Robertson Farmer Saltness Mr John Smith Farmer Brae |
030.13 | This name applies to a medium sized stream from the crossing of the Public road from Brae to Lerwick. It flows in a South- -westerly direction until it empties itself into the Hoob of Burravoe. |
| Hill of Burravoe | Hill of Burravoe | Mr Gifford Factor Busta Mr R. Robertson Farmer Saltness Mr John Smith Farmer Brae |
030.13 | This name applies to a low flat hill, cheifly heathy pasture and moss. It is situated about 1/2 mile N.East of the Brough of Burravoe. The property of Miss Gifford. Lerwick. |
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Entry 1 - the list of names as written should say Site of Brough not just BroughEntry 2 - the description remarks contains text which has been crossed out. It reads as follows - In the immediate vicinity and on the southside of this hill stands the remains [of a] Pictish Tower.
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