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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hog of the Holm | Hog of the Holm Hog of the Holm Hog of the Holm |
Rev. [Reverend] William Brand Parish Minister Dunrossness Henry Gilbertson Tailor Virkie Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness | 068.02 | A promontory on the west side of Horse Island 1/8 mile S.W. [south west] of "End of the Holm" |
| Horse Island | Sweyn Holm Sweyn Holm Sweyn Holm Horse Island Horse Island |
John Bruce Junr [Junior] Esq. [Esquire] of Sumburgh Rev. [Reverend] William Brand Parish Minister Dunrossness Henry Gilbertson Tailor Virkie Robert Isbister, Factor, Grutness North Sea Pilot Johnstons Map of Shetland Ad [Admiralty] Chart P. Shar[man] Scatness and General usage Sir R. Sibbald 1711 |
068.02 | An island about a quarter of a mile long and one eighth of a mile broad situate about 1 1/2 miles west of Sumburgh Head and immediately South of "Ness of Bergie" |
Continued entries/extra info
Although J Bruce prefers Sweyn Holm "Horse Island" as given on the Chart and which seems to be the old name is better known by the people of the District. [signature?]A.S. Gordon
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The following has been cancelled:End of the Holm -- Applies to the extreme North end of "Sweyn Holm"
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