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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Booth of Catfirth Booth of Catfirth Mr. D. Laurenceson
Mr. W. Porringer
Mr. J. Anderson
043.16; 043.02 This name applies to a crofters house situated at 10 chains east of Catfirth House it is built of stone thatched one story high and in good repair it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr.
Loch of Houlland Loch of Houlland Mr. D. Laurenceson
Mr. W. Porringer
Mr. J. Anderson
043.16; 043.03 This name applies to a large freshwater loch situated at 40 chains east of Quoys of Catfirth and about 17 chains north of Mill Loch it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr.
Vallin Ness Vallin Ness Mr. D. Laurenceson Crofter Quoys Nesting Shetland
Mr. W. Porringer Farmer Houlland Nesting Shetland
Mr. J. Anderson Schoolmaster Quee Ness Vidlin Shetland
043.16; 043.05 This name applies to a point on the coast situated at about 25 chains south east of Catfirth House and about 40 chains east of the north end of the Loch of Girlsta it is covered with heather and is the property of the trustees of the Late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay

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Shetland Parish of Nesting

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Authorities: Pottinger is a local name, but it does not look as if this is what has been written.

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