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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarf Skerry | Scarf Skerry Scarf Skerry Scarf Skerry |
William Morrison, Teacher, Burra Hance Smith, Gossigarth. Alexander Christie, Symbister |
059.05 | Applies to a small rock in the parish of Burra, situated about 1/8 of a mile south of the Taing, & 1/4 of a mile east from the Haa. |
| Smiddy Point | Smithy Point Smithy Point Smithy Point Smiddy Point Smiddy Point |
William Morrison, Teacher Burra. Hance Smith Gossigarth. Alexander Christie, Symbister. A. Inkster, Grunnasound John Inkster, Springfifeld J Goodlet Break J. Slater North-house |
059.05 | A small point extending into Clift Sound, at the south west side of the Voe of North-house, & about 1/8 of a mile east from Houss. |
| West Voe | West Voe West Voe West Voe West or Burra Sound Sound of Burra |
William Morrison, Teacher, Burra, Hance Smith Gossigarth. Alexander Christie, Symbister. Stat [Statistical] a/c [Account] of Scotland Cowies Shetland. |
059.05 | Applies to a navigable channel about 1 1/2 miles in length, & 1/2 mile in breadth; which separates the islands of East & west Burra. |
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Parish of Burra -- Shetland[page] 51
[signed] R. Hawkins S.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
West Voe [note] (Marginal)
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