OS1/31/13/265

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Otterswick Otterswick
Otterswick
Mr. L. Williamson PM. [Post Master] Mid Yell
Mr. L. Williamson Inn Keeper Linkshouse
Mr T. Johnson Sheriff Officer Reafirth
Johnston's Map of Shetland
016.06 This name applies to a medium
sized district situated about
3 1/2 mile to the South of Mid Yell
P.O. the greater part of it is under
Cultivation, it is divided into two
parts by a small stream flowing
through, to the east into the
"Bay of Otterswick". The School
House for the District, and the
District of "Aywick" is situated
in the north corner of the district
The houses are with the exception
of two, thatched and in good
repair. The District is the property
of Mr C O. Robertson of West Sandwick
with the exception of two little
farms that is owned by
Mr John Robertson. staying in
the District.

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Shetland Parish of Mid & South Yell.

[Signed] William Murray Sapr RE [Sapper Royal Engineers]

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