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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Bigton Bigtown
Bigtown
Bigtown
Bigton
Bigton
Bigton
Bigton
Bigton
Bigtown
Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Laurence Laurenson, Ireland
Mr. Budge. Occ. [Occupier]
Admiralty Chart
Cowie's "Shetland."
Anderson's "Guide."
North Sea Pilot
Johnston's Map
Sir R. Sibbald 1711
065.01 A substantially built farm house &c. situate about 2¼ miles north of South Scousburgh and about ¾ [miles] east of St Ninians Island. The prop[erty] of the Tutors and Curators of William A. B[ruce] Esq. of Symbister.
Vader Wick Vader Wick Rev. [Reverend] William Brand, Dunrossness Laurence Laurenson, Ireland
Mr. Budge. Occ. [Occupier]
065.01 A small bay situate about ½ mile south of Bigtown and nearly ½ mile north of Rerwick.

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Parish of Dunrossness -- Shetland

[Entry Scored Out]
Aithens Vaa
Copied into plan 62/7.

[Signed] Robert H. Watson C./A. [Civilian Assistant]

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EileenBF, Island

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