OS1/31/13/261
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brough (Site of) | Brough (Remains of) Brough (Remains of) Brough (Remains of) |
Mr. A.D. Matheson, Teacher, Otterswick Mr. Hosea Robertson, Aywick Mr. Miles Mc.Innes, Aywick |
016.06 | Applies to the remains of an ancient Brough, situated on a small precipitous point jutt- ing out into the sea at Stoal, Called Snuti, or Snouti, consist- -ing of two parallel banks of earth about 10 feet high, and a heap of stones & rubbish, the former having, apparently, been intended as a means of defence, for the Brough, proper, from the land, The sea appears to have en- -croached considerably on this object, hence the reason probably that as little of it now remains, It is on the property of Mr. Walker of Aywick, |
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[Page] 261Parish if Mid and South Yell, Shetland
[List of Names - Brough (Site of)]
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[Signed] A. Mc.Donald 2nd. Corpl. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
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