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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo of Heogatoug | Geo of Heogatoug Geo of Heogatoug Geo of Heogatoug |
Laurence Williamson Noss Sound Andrew Mure Esq Sheriff Subsitute Oglivie Gifford Lochside |
057.01 | This name applies to a medium sized creek, situated about one half mile to the north of "Geordies Holes," & one quarter of a mile to the north of the "Point of Noup's Brongie" |
| The Rump | The Rump | Laurence Williamson Noss Sound Andrew Mure Esq Sheriff Subsitute Oglivie Gifford Lochside | 057.01 | This name applies to a sharp rocky promontory forming the southern boundary of the "Geo of Heagatoug" |
| Noup of Noss | Noup of Noss Noup of Noss Noup of Noss Noop of Noss |
Laurence Williamson Noss Sound Andrew Mure Esq Sheriff Subsitute Oglivie Gifford Lochside Johnston's Map Fullertons Gazeteer New Statistical Account |
057.01 | This name applies to a high cliff, situated about one eighth of a mile to the south of "The Rump" It is called by mariners Hangcliff and the height is about one hundred feet. |
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[Page] 100Parish of Bressay -- Shetland
[Signed] William Murray Sap R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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