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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoe Skerry | Hoe Skerry Hoe Skerry Hoe Skerry How Skerry |
Gilbert Lisk John Hunter Peter Hunter Admiralty Chart |
056.01 | This name applies to a small high water Rock with a low-water Rock north and south of it is situated between Linga and West Head of Papa but nearer the former |
| Langa | Langa Langa Langa Langa Island Langa Langa Isle of Langa Linga |
Gilbert Lisk John Hunter Peter Hunter Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map Ainslies Map 1789 Valuation Roll Fullerton's Gazetter |
056.01 | This name applies to a midline long narrow Island the most fertile in the Group it is Situated between Linga and the Main Land and is occupied by one family Mr Hanson |
| Whaleback Skerry | Whaleback Skerry Whaleback Skerry Whaleback Skerry |
Gilbert Lisk John Hunter Peter Hunter | 056.01 | This name applies to a very small Point of a High-water Rock near Skirva Skerry it is dangerous to navigation line and many wrecks have occured on it as it is near the Course of Vessels Entering Scalloway Harbour. |
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[Page] 69Parish of Tingwall -- Shetland
Hoe Skerry [Note] (Ha = high High Skerry)
Langa [Note] (Langa = long & Ey Long Island)
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