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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gossabrough House | Gossaburgh House Gossabrough House |
A. D. Matheson Schoolmaster Otterswick Hugh Hughson Gossabrough (House) Magnus. Clarke. Holligarth |
022.03 | This name applies to a middling large house situated on the North and about the centre of the district of Gossaburgh It is two storys slated and in good repair In this house their is a shop containing drapery goods groceries and a license for to retail spirits ale & porter to be consumed on the premises The Property of C. O. Robertson Esqr [Esquire] West Sandwick |
| Wick of Gossabrough | Wick of Gossaburgh Wick of Gossabrough |
A. D. Matheson Schoolmaster Otterswick Hugh Hughson Gossabrough (House) Magnus. Clarke. Holligarth |
022.03 | This name applies to a small bay situated between the Ness of Goss- abrough and the district of Swar[r - deleted]ister in this bay on a fine afternoon can be seen the natives in small boats fishing sillocks. The Steam Ship Earl of Zetland calls into this bay twice a week for the convenience of the people of the people of Gossab[ur-deleted]rough and is met by several small boats which convey goods &c. on Shore |
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Shetland Parish of Mid & South Yell
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