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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thief's House | Thief's House Thief's House Thief's House |
Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes |
066.03 | A Cave situated near the north end of Fitful Head and midways between Yuxness and Scantips. The situation and surroundings opf this cave leave little doubt that it is the place described by Sir Walter Scott in his romance of "Pirate" as the residence of "Norna of "Fitful Head." Sir Walter however had evidently made a mistake in stating that a Picts House at one time existed here as there can be no doubt that the hollow flat above the cave is one of natural formation. The cave is easy of access but having filled up there is little left to reward the Tourist for his [labour?] |
| Green Pund | Green Pund Green Pund Green Pund |
Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness John Johnston, Farmer, Brakes |
066.03 | A green hollow close to "Thiefs House and about 1/4 mile north of Scantips. |
| Rushy Cups | Rushy Cups Rushy Cups Rushy Cups |
Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness John Johnston Farmer, Brakes Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness |
066.03 | A hillside about 1/4 mile north of Thiefs House and about the same distance east of Ord Skerries. |
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[Page] 32Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland
[Signed] Rober M. Watson C./a. [Civilian assistant]
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