Shetland, Volume 16

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/31/16/1 Weisdale Weisdale Andrew Mure Esq Sheriff Sub. [Substitute] Shetland J.S. Smith Esq. Sherrif Clerk Shetland Mr. William Thomspn Meresman for Weisdale Ph [Parish] Shetland. Dr. R. Corrie's Shetland & its Inhabitants 043; 048 A parish a little to the south of the Centre of the mainland of Shetland. It is bounded on the north by Delting, on the east by Tingwall & Nesting, on the west by Aithsting & part of Sand Sound Voe & on the South by Weisdale Voe & Whiteness: its post town is Lerwick. There is no detached part of this parish locally Situated within the boundary of any other parish. Nor is there any detached part of any other parish locally Situated within the boundary of this one. It Contains about 9641 Statute Acres.-
OS1/31/16/1 [page 1] Parish of Weisdale Shetland Written on the body of 43/14 [written under WEISDALE in List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/2 Nesting Nesting 043; 044 Authorised and described in 6in Name Book Sheet 43
OS1/31/16/2 Aithsting Aithsting 048 Authorised & described in 6in Name Book Sheet 42
OS1/31/16/2 Tingwall Tingwall 043; 048 Authorised & described in 1/2500 Name Book Sheet 52/3
OS1/31/16/2 Marginal [written under NESTING, AITHSTING and TINGWALL in List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/3 The Snivel The Snivel The Snivel The Snivel Mr. M. Robertson Setter Mr. H. Hunter Springfield Mr. Thomson Sandwater 043.10; 043.02 A hillface Situated on the W. [West] side of "Burn of Scallafield", and east of "Muckle Scord", It is the property of the Heirs of the late [---] Black of Kergord.
OS1/31/16/3 Dros Wall Dros Wall Dros Wall Dros Wall Mr. H. Hunter, Springfield. Mr. Robertson, Setter. Mr. Thomson Sandwater 043.10; 043.3; 043.06 A low hill situated betwixt "Burn of Drosswell", and "Burn of Weisdale", also about 1/4 mile N.E. [North East] or "Springfield". It is the property of Mr. John Blair Edinburgh
OS1/31/16/3 Lamba Water Lamba Water 043.10; 043.01 Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book for Sheet 43
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OS1/31/16/3 [page] 3 Parish of Weisdale, Shetland. [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] Marginal [written under Lamba Water in List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/3 Description of The Snivel: the last word looks like Kerford. but I have put Kergord as that is definitely a local placename.
OS1/31/16/4 Vats Houll Vats Houll Vats Houll Vats Houll Mr. H. Hunter Springfield Mr. M. Robertson Setter Mr.W. Thomson Sandwater 043.10; 043.01 A high prominent hill Situated about 1/2 a mile N.E. [North East] of Lamba Water, and N. [North] of "Muckle Scord".
OS1/31/16/4 Scraeback Scraeback Scraeback Scraeback Mr. M. Robertson Setter Mr. Henry Hunter Springfield Mr. W. Thomson Sandwater 043.10; 043.01 A prominent hill Situated on the southwest side of "Muckle Scord", & N.W. [North West] of "Little Scord".
OS1/31/16/4 Burn of Vats-Houll Burn of Vats-houll Burn of Vats-houll Burn of Vats-houll Mr. M. Robertson, Setter. Mr. H. Hunter, Springfield. Mr. Thomson Sandwater 043.10; 043.01 A Stream gathering on the N.W. [North West] side of Vats Houll & flowing South west falling into "Lamba Water".
OS1/31/16/4 [page] 4 Parish of Weisdale, Shetland. [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/31/16/5 Burn of Scallafield Burn of Scallafield Mr. James Anderson West Setter Mr. William Tomson Kergord Mr. A. Cheyne. Shop. Voe Delting. 043.10; 043.06 This name applies to a small stream. Having its source on the South East-side of Scallafield Hill. It flows in a Southeasterly direction until it empties it self into Wiesdale Burn about 1/4 of a mile South East of the Farm House known as Springfield.
OS1/31/16/5 Muckle Scord Muckle Scord Mr. James Anderson West Setter Mr. William Tomson Kergord Mr. A. Cheyne. Shop. Voe Delting. 043.10; 043.06 This name applies to small hollow chiefly heathy pasture, Situated between the South end of Scalla Field and the North end of the West Hill of Weisdale. The property of the Trustees of the Late Dr. Black Weisdale
OS1/31/16/5 Black Burn Black Burn Mr. James Anderson West Setter Mr. William Tomson Kergord Mr. A. Cheyne. Shop. Voe Delting. 043.10; 043.06 This name applies to a small stream, having its source on the North side of Muckle Scord & on the South side of Scalla Field it flows in a South Easterly direction until it empties itself into Scallafield Burn about 250 yds. [yards] North West of the Farm House known as Springfield.
OS1/31/16/5 [page] 5 Shetland, Parish of Weisdale
OS1/31/16/6 Burn of Weisdale Burn of Weisdale Mr. James Anderson West Seatter Mr. William Thomson Kergord A. Cheyne, shop Voe. Delting 043.10; 043.06 This name applies to a portion of a considerable sized stream, which has its source about 1/2 mile South-West of the ruins of Marro-field. It flows in a Southerly direction bearing from its source the name of "Kergord Burn", until it leaves the district of Kergord, from thence, until it falls into Weisdale Voe. it is known by the name of "Burn of Weisdale".
OS1/31/16/6 Burn of Swirtars Burn of Swirters Burn of Swirtars Mr. James Anderson West Seatter Mr. William Thomson Kergord A. Cheyne, shop Voe. Delting Re-submitted 043.10; 043.06 This name applies to a small stream having its source on the east side of the Burn of Weisdale and flowing in a westerly direction for a distance of a fourth of a mile until it enters Burn of Weisdale,
OS1/31/16/6 Burn of Droswall Burn of Droswall Mr. James Anderson West Seatter Mr. Wlliam Thomson Kergord A. Cheyne, shop Voe. Delting 043.10; 043.03 This name applies to a stream having its source about a fourth of a mile s [south] - west of Kergord, and flows in a Southerly direction for about three fourths of a mile until it enters Burn of Scallafield
OS1/31/16/6 [page] 6 Shetland Parish of Weisdale. Written on 43/14 [written in List of Names column under Burn of Weisdale]
OS1/31/16/6 In Modes of Spelling column Burn of Droswall has been altered from Burn of Droswell, and initialled.
OS1/31/16/7 Souther House Southerhouse Souther House James Anderson Farmer West Seatter W. Thompson. Kergord. Adam Moodie. Houseford. Johnston's Map. (adopted) 043.10; 043.03 This names applies to the ruins of a small farm house Situated about one and a half miles north of the head of Weisdale Voe The property of the Trustees of the Late Dr. Black Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/7 Lamba Scord Lamba Scord Lamba Scord Lamba Scord James Anderson Farmer West Seatter W. Thompson. Kergord. Adam Moodie. Houseford. Johnston's Map. Mr. Thomson Sandwater Mr. H. Hunter Springfield Mr. Robertson Setter. 043.10; 043.01 A small pass or hollow situated about 1/2 mile S.E [South East] of Springfield and about the same distance East of Setter-house.
OS1/31/16/7 Kergord Kergord 043.10; 043.01 Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book sheet 48
OS1/31/16/7 Burn of Kergord Burn of Kergord 043.10; 043.03 Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book sheet 48
OS1/31/16/7 [page] 7 Shetland parish of Weisdale Marginal [written under Lamba Scord, Kergord and Burn of Kergord in List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/8 Little Scord Little Scord James Anderson, farmer, West Seatter, William Thomson, Kergord. Mr. A. Cheyne, shop, Voe, Delting, 043.10; 043.05 This name applies to a pass or hollow situated on the west hill of weisdale it is covered with heathy pasture, and is the property of the Trustees of the late Mr. Black, Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/8 Springfield Springfield Spring Field James Anderson, farmer, West Seatter, William Thomson, Kergord, Mr. A. Cheyne, shop, Voe, Delting, Valuation Roll 043.10; 043.05 This name applies to a small farm house one storey in height, thatched and in middling repair, property of Mrs. Robertson, Seatter,
OS1/31/16/8 West Setter West Setter West Setter Jsmes Anderson, farmer, West Seatter William Thomson. Kergord. Mr. A. Cheyne, shop, Voe, Delting, Valuation Roll 043.10; 043.05 This name applies to a medium sized farm house, one storey in height, thatched, and in good repair, property of Mrs. Robertson, Seatter House, & situated 1/4 a Mile S.W. [South West] from Springfield
OS1/31/16/8 Setter House Setter House Setter-house James Anderson, farmer, West Seatter, William Thomson, Kergord Mr. A. Cheyne, shop, Voe, Delting, Valuation Roll 043.10; 043.05 This name applies to a medium sized farm house, one storey in height slated, and in good repair, property of Mrs. Robertson, who is also occupier, & situated a short distance East from West Setter,
OS1/31/16/8 [page] 8 County of Shetland Parish of Weisdale
OS1/31/16/9 Beuga Scord Beauga Scord Beauga Scord Beauga Scord Beauga Scord Mr. Adam Moodie Housegord Mr Henderson Registrar Weisdale Mr Magnus Robertson Farmer S. [South] Setter Weisdale 043.14; 043.01 This name applies to a small hollow in the West hill of Weisdale Situated about 1/2 Mile North West of Flemington farm house & is covered with heathy pasture the property of the Trustees of the late D. B. Black Esqr.
OS1/31/16/9 West Hill of Weisdale West Hill of Weisdale West Hill of Weisdale West Hill of Weisdale Weesdale Weisdale Weesdale Mr Magnus Robertson Farmer S. [South] Setter Mr Inglis Junior Flemington Weisdale Johnston's Map. Valuation Roll Orkney & Shetland Guide 1789. Ainslies Map 1789 043.14; 043.01; 043.04 This name applies to a large and prominent hill Situated on the West side of Weisdale Valley about 1/2 Mile West of Flemmington Farm house and extends from Muckle Scord in a Southerly direction to Atlas Scord It is covered with rough & heathy pasture and is the property of Several proprietors
OS1/31/16/9 Burn of Atlascord Burn of Atlascord 043.14; 043.04 Authorised and described in Sheet 43
OS1/31/16/9 [page] 9 Shetland Parish of Weisdale Marginal [written under Burn of Atlascord in List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/10 East Hill of Weisdale East Hill of Weisdale Mr.Inglis Flemmington Weisdale James Anderson Farmer Seatter Adam Moodie Housegord 043.14; 043.06 This name applies to a large & prominent ridge of hill situated about one half mile South East of Flemmington farm house and about 260 yards West of Tubie farm house and extends from Tubie Scord about 1/4 mile South West of --- The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland's property
OS1/31/16/10 Touby Touby Toubie Mr. Inglis Flemmington Weisdale James Anderson Farmer Seatter Adam Moodie Housegord Valuation Roll 043.14; 043.06 This name applies to a small Farm house Situated about 3/4 of a mile South West of Sandwater Inn and about 260 yards East of East Hill of Weisdale It is one storey thatched and in middling repair the property of The Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland
OS1/31/16/10 [page] 10 Shetland Parish of Weisdale
OS1/31/16/11 Lindsay lee Lindsay Lee Lindsay Lee Lindsay Lee Mr. Inglis, Flemmington Mr. Henderson Registrar Weisdale Mr. Magnus Robertson Farmer S. [South] Setter Mr. Adam Moodie Tailor Housegord Valuation Roll 043.14; 043.02 This name applies to a small farm house (offices attached) thatched and in fair repair. Situated about one fourth of a mile southwest of Flemington and about one mile north-east of Weisdale Voe. The property of the Trustees o the Late D.D. Black Esqr. of Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/11 Leegarth Leegarth Leegarth Mr Inglis Junior Flemington Mr Henderson Registrar Weisdale Mr Adam Moodie Housegord 043.14; 043.02 This name applies to a small farm house, built of stone, thatched and in very bad repair. It is situated about one fourth of a mile north-west of Flemington. The property of the Trustees of the Late D.D. Black Esqr. Weisdale
OS1/31/16/11 Bailifield Baili-field Baileyfield Mr Henderson Registrar Weisdale Mr Adam Moodie Val Rol [Valuation Roll] 043.14; 043.03 This name applies to a small farm house, built of Stone, thatched, and in fair repair. Situated about one fourth of a mile East of Flemington farm house. The property of the Trustees of the Late D.D. Black. Esqr. Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/11 [page] 11 Shetland parish of Weisdale
OS1/31/16/12 South Setter South Setter Mr Henderson Registrar Mr Magnus Robertson S. [South] Setter 043.14; 043.02 This name applies to a medium sized Farmhouse (offices attached) one storey high, built of stone, slated and in fair repair. It is situated about one mile and a quarter north of the head of Weisdale Voe. The property of Mrs. Robertson, Seatter House.
OS1/31/16/12 Flemington Flemington Mr Inglis, junior Flemington Mr Henderson Registrar Mr Adam Moodie Tailor Housegord Val Rol [Valuation Roll] Orkney & Shetland Guide. 1878. 043.14; 043.02 This name applies to a good sized farm house two storeys high, built of stone, slated and in good repair. Convenient to the house there stands a fine steading also slated and in good repair. - They are situated about one mile north of Weisdale Voe. The property of the Trustees of the late D.D. Black Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/12 Evrabister Efrabister Evrabister Mr Henderson Mr Adam Moodie Mr Magnus Robertson Farmer Setter Weisdale Valuation Roll 043.14; 043.02 This name applies to two small cottages built of stone, thatched and in bad repair Situated about one hundred yards south of Flemmington. The property of the Trustees of the Late D.D. Black Esqr. Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/12 [page] 12 Shetland Weisdale Parish
OS1/31/16/12 In Modes of Spelling column South Setter has been altered from South Seatter, and Flemington has been altered from Flemmington and initialled a.m.
OS1/31/16/13 Scord of Touby Scord of Touby Scord of Touby Scord of Touby Scord of Toubie Mr. Inglis. Flemmington James Anderson. Farmer. Seatter. Adam Moodie. Housegord. Valuation Roll 043.14; 043.03 This name applies to a small pass or hollow, Situated about one fourth of a mile East of Baile-field. Its chief feature comprises heathy pasture. The property of The Earl of Zetland and the Trustees of the Late D.D. Black Esqr Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/13 Hoove Hoove Hoove Hoove Mr Henderson, Registrar Mr Adam Moodie Tailor Mr Magnus Robertson Farmer Weisdale 043.14; 043.05 This name applies to two small cottages. built of stone, thatched and in medium repair. Situated about one fourth of a mile South of Flemmington. The property of the Trustees of the Late D.D. Black Esqr Weisdale,
OS1/31/16/13 Housegord Housegord Housegord Housegord Mr Henderson Mr Magnus Robertson 043.14; 043.05 This name apples to three small cottages, built of stone, thatched, and in medium repair. Situated about three fourths of a mile north of the Free Church of Weisdale. The property of the Trustees of the Late D.D Black Esqr Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/13 [page] 13 Shetland Parish of Weisdale,
OS1/31/16/14 Scarpigarth Scarpigarth Scarpigarth Scarpigarth Scarpigarth Mr. Inglis. Flemmington. J. Anderson. Farmer. Seatter Adam Moodie. Housegord. Scattald S 043.14; 043.05 This name applies to the ruins of a small farmhouse. Situated about one fourth of a mile West of Housegord. The property of the Trustees of the Late Dr. Black. Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/14 North Scarpigarth North Scarpigarth Mr. Inglis. Flemmington. J. Anderson. Farmer. Seatter Adam Moodie. Housegord. 043.14; 043.05 This name applies to the ruins of a small farm house, situated about one hundred yards north of Scarpigarth. The property of the Trustees of the Late Dr. Black. Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/14 South Scarpigarth South Scarpigarth Mr. Inglis. Flemmington. J. Anderson. Farmer. Seatter Adam Moodie. Housegord. 043.14; 043.05 This name applies to the ruins of a small farm house situated about one hundred and fifty yards south of Scarpigarth. The property of the Trustees of the Late D.D. Black Esqr. Weisdale.
OS1/31/16/14 [page] 14 Shetland Parish of Weisdale
OS1/31/16/14 Authorities for Scarpigarth: Scattald S is written in a different hand and I have not copied it to the other place names. Scattald today means common grazing area, outrun.
OS1/31/16/15 Tumulus (site of) Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus Mr. J. Robertson Setter. Mr. M. Robertson Setter. Mr. Ingles farmer Flemington 043.14; 043.05 The Remains of an Ancient Tumulus or burial mound Situated close to the east side of the public road, & a short distance south of "Housegord". It appears to have been opened up at some distant period.
OS1/31/16/15 [page] 15 Parish of Weisdale, Shetland. [signed] William Fraser c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/31/16/15 An entry for Fussafield has been crossed out.
OS1/31/16/16 Clingera Clingera Clingera Clingera Mr. William Thomson Sandwater Mr. Ingles farmer Flemington Mr. Robert Hunter Kergord 043.15; 043.01 A high round hill situated about 3/4 mile S.W. [South West] of "Sandwater", and on the N. [North] side of "Scord of Touby", It is the property of the Heirs of the late Dr. Black of Kerford.
OS1/31/16/16 Berry Knowes Berry Knowes Berry Knowes Berry Knowes Mr. William Thomson Sandwater. Mr. Robert Hunter Kergord Mr. Ingles farmer Flemington 043.15; 043.01 Two conspicuous Knolls Situated about 1/8 mile apart & on the S.W. [South West] side of "Sandwater". Property as above.
OS1/31/16/16 Mires of Skurron Mires of Skurron Mires of Skurron Mires of Skurron Mr. William Thomson Sandwater Mr. Robert Hunter Kergord Mr. Ingles farmer Flemington 043.15; 043.04 A marshy hollow Situated on the south side of "Berry Knowes", & about 1/4 mile N. [North] of "Skurron". Property as above.
OS1/31/16/16 [page] 16 Parish of Weisdale, Shetland. [signed] William Fraser c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/31/16/17 Longa Ness Longa Ness Mr. Thompson Innkeeper Arthur's Stone P.H. [Public House] Sandwater Weisdale Mr. Thompson Farmer Skurron Weisdale 043.15; 043.02 This name applies to a point of land situated at about 30 chains south of Sandwater Inn it is covered with heather and is the property of the Trustees of the late D.D. Black Esqr Brechin Forfar
OS1/31/16/17 Park of Catfirth Park of Catfirth Mr. Thompson Innkeeper Arthurs Stone P.H. [Public House] Sandwater Weisdale Mr. Thompson Farmer Skurron Weisdale 043.15; 043.03 This name applies to a small piece of pasture land situated at 50 chains south east of Longa Ness it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay Shetland
OS1/31/16/17 Sand Water Sand Water 043.15; 043.02 Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book for Sheet 43
OS1/31/16/17 [page] 17 Shetland Parish of Nesting Italic Capitals [written under Sand Water in List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/17 Description of Longa Ness: where it says Sandwater Inn - Arthur's Stone P.H. has been crossed out.
OS1/31/16/18 Skurron Skurron Mr. Thompson Innkeeper Arthur's stone (P.H.) [Public House] Sandwater Weisdale Shetland Mr. Thompson Farmer Skurron Weisdale Shetland 043.15; 043.04 This name applies to a farm house and steading situated at 90 chains south west of of Sandwater Inn and 35 chains east of Tubie it is built of stone thatched one storey high and in good repair it is the property of the Trustees of the late D.D. Black Esqr. Brechin Forfar Scotland.
OS1/31/16/18 Burn of Crookadale Burn of Crookadale Mr. Thompson Innkeeper Arthurs Stone (P.H.) [Public House] Sandwater Weisdale Shetland Mr. Thompson Farmer Skurron Weisdale Shetland 043.15; 043.03 This name applies to a stream issuing at about 50 chains north east of Sandwater Inn and flows into the Burn of Catfirth it is on the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay Shetland.
OS1/31/16/18 [page] 18 Shetland. Parish of Weisdale
OS1/31/16/18 Description of Skurron and Burn of Crookadale: Arthurs Stone P.H. has been crossed out and replaced with Sandwater Inn.
OS1/31/16/19 Burn of Sandwater Burn of Sandwater - Mr Thomson, Sandwater Inn. Anderson Manson Vidlin M Anderson choremaster Vidlin 043.15; 043.05; 048.03; 048.02 This name applies to a tolerably Sized burn issuing from the S. [South] end of Loch Sandwater thence flowing in a Southerly direction. - It bears this name until it enters the district of Cuckron, where it changes to Stromfirth Burn and continuing its course Southwards enters the Sea at Loch of Strom.
OS1/31/16/19 Hill of Skurron Hill of Skurron Mr Thomson, Sandwater Inn. Anderson Manson Vidlin M Anderson choremaster Vidlin 043.15; 043.05; 048.03; 048.02 This name is given to a good Sized hill, Situated due South of Sand Water about 3/4 of a mile to the West of the N [North] End of the Loch of Girlsta, & about 1/2 mile to the West of Bretto P. [Post] Office
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OS1/31/16/19 [page] 19 Parish of Weisdale Shetland Isles
OS1/31/16/19 Authorities: not sure about choremaster
OS1/31/16/20 Hill of Bretto Hill of Bretto Hill of Bretto Hill of Bretto Mr. William Thomson, Sandwater Mr. Hay Gouda, Catfirth. Mr. Lawrence Lawrenson Catfirth. 043.15; 043.06 A large circular hill situated on the N. [North] side of "Bretto" & on the east side of "Hill of Skurron". It is the property of Harry Cheyne Esqr.
OS1/31/16/20 South Nesting South Nesting 043.15; 0.43.02; 043.03 Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book Sheet 43
OS1/31/16/20 [page] 20 Parish of Tingwall, Shetland. [signed] William Fraser c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/31/16/21 Billarum Billurum Knowe Billarum Mr Thompson Mr J Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson Resubmitted 043.06; 043.01 This name applies to a hillock situated at 13 chains north-west of Crown it is covered with heather and is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce, Esqr.
OS1/31/16/21 Burn of Catfirth Burn of Catfirth Mr. Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson 043.06; 043.01 This name applies to a stream which takes the name of Burn of Catfirth at a junction of streams situated at 15 chains north east of Crown and flows into CatFirth at 6 chains south of Catfirth House it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr.
OS1/31/16/21 Loch of Freester Loch of Freester Mr. Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson 043.16; 043.06 This name applies to a freshwater loch situated at 18 chains south of Loch of Houlland and 32 chains south east of Quoys of Catfirth it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr Simbister House Whalsay, Shetland
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OS1/31/16/21 [page] 21 Shetland Parish of Nesting.
OS1/31/16/21 Modes of Spelling column: 1st spelling for Billarum is not clear.
OS1/31/16/22 Catfirth Catfirth Mr Thompson Innkeeper Arthurs Stone P.H. [Public House] Sandwater Weisdale Shetland Mr. J. Anderson Schoolmaster Quee Ness Vidlin Lunnasting Shetland Mr. D. Laurenceson Crofter Quoys of Catfirth Nesting Shetland Johnston's Map. Valuation Roll. 043.16; 043.01 This name applies to a about 5 crofters Houses situated at 17 chains north of Catfirth House and 48 chains west of Quoys of Catfirth they are built of stone thatched one story high and in middling repair they are the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay Shetland
OS1/31/16/22 Crown Crown Mr Thompson Mr J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson 043.16; 043.01 This name applies to 3 crofters houses situated at 22 chains north west of Catfirth they are built of stone thatched one storey high and in middling repair and are the property of the Trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr.
OS1/31/16/22 Burnt Knowe Burnt Knowe Mr Thompson Mr J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson 043.16; 043.01 This name applies to a hillock situated at 40 chains west of Hill of Catfirth it is is covered with heather and is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr
OS1/31/16/22 page] 22 Shetland Parish of Nesting
OS1/31/16/23 Hill of Catfirth Hill of Catfirth Mr. Thompson, Inn keeper Arthurs Stone (P.H.) [Public House] Weisdale Sandwater Mr. J. Anderson Schoolmaster Quee Ness Vidlin Shetland Mr. D. Laurenceson Croft Quoys of Catfirth Nesting Shetland 043.16; 043.02 This name applies to a prominent hill situated at 30 chains north of Booth of Catfirth and 50 chains west of Clack of the Quoys it is covered with heather and is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay
OS1/31/16/23 Ayre of Quoys Ayre of Quoys Mr. Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson 043.16; 043.02 This name applies to a shingly beach situated at 11 chains west of Quoys of Catfirth and 22 chains north east of Booth of Catfirth
OS1/31/16/23 The Clack Clack of Quoys The Clack Mr Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson Re-submitted 043.06; 043.03 This name applies to a prominent hill situated at 10 chains north east of Quoys of Catfirth it is covered with heather and is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr.
OS1/31/16/23 [page] 23 Shetland Parish of Nesting
OS1/31/16/23 In Modes of Spelling column: Ayre of Quoys has been altered from Ayre of the Quoys and Clack of Quoys has been altered from Clack of the Quoys, both have been initialled. Description of Clack of Quoys: 10 chains has been altered from 25 chains.
OS1/31/16/24 Valley of Houlland Valley of Houlland Mr Thompson Mr J. Anderson Mr D. Laurenceson 043.06; 043.03 This name applies to a hollow situated at 34 chains north of Loch of Freester it is covered with heather and is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr.
OS1/31/16/24 Gill Burn Gill Burn Mr. Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson 043.06; 043.03 This name applies to a stream issuing at the centre of Valley of Houlland and flows into Loch of Houlland at about 25 chains west of Houlland it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr.
OS1/31/16/24 Sneugie of Long Hill Sneugie of Long Hill Mr. Thompson Inn keeper Arthurs Stone (P.H) [Public House] Sandwater Weisdale Mr. J. Anderson Schoolmaster Quee Ness Vidlin Lunnasting Mr. D. Laurenceson Crofter Quoys of Catfirth Nesting 043.16; 043.05 This name applies to a hill situated at 36 chains west of Littleholm and 40 chains south of Catfirth House it is covered with heather and is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay
OS1/31/16/24 [page] 24 Shetland Parish of Nesting
OS1/31/16/24 Sneugie of Long Hill: In Modes of Spelling column, this has been altered from The Snugie of the Long Hill, and initialled.
OS1/31/16/25 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.
OS1/31/16/25 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.
OS1/31/16/25 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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OS1/31/16/25 [page] 25 Shetland Parish of Nesting
OS1/31/16/25 Authorities: Pottinger is a local name, but it does not look as if this is what has been written.
OS1/31/16/26 Quoys of Catfirth Quoys of Catfirth Mr. D. Laurenceson Croft of Catfirth Quoys Nesting Shetland Mr. William Porringer Farmer Hulland Nesting Shetland Mr. J. Anderson Schoolmaster Quee Ness Vidlin Shetland 043.16; 043.02 This name applies to three cotters' houses situated at the north end of CatFirth and 45 chains north east of Catfirth House they are built of stone thatched one storey high and in good repair they are the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay
OS1/31/16/26 Burn of Quoys Burn of Quoys Mr. D. Laurenceson Mr. W. Porringer Mr. J. Anderson 043.16; 043.02 This name applies to a stream which rises at about 100 Chains north west of Quoys of Catfirth and flows into the north end of CatFirth at about 35 chains north east of Catfirth House it is the property of the Trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr.
OS1/31/16/26 [page] 26 Shetland Parish of Nesting Marginal [written under Burn of Quoys in List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/26 Authorities: see note on p.25
OS1/31/16/27 Cat Firth Cat Firth Mr. Thompson Inn keeper Arthurs Stone (P.H.) [Public House] Sandwater Weisdale Mr. J. Anderson Schoolmaster Quee Ness Vidlin Lunnasting Shetland Johnston's Map. Mr. D. Laurenceson Crofter Quoys of Catfirth Nesting 043.16; 043.05 This name applies to a large arm of the sea situated at 15 chains east of Catfirth House and east of Vallin Ness 10 chains south west of Quoys of Catfirth and 30 chains north west of Freester
OS1/31/16/27 Catfirth House Catfirth-house The Haa Catfrth House Mr Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D Laurenceson Mr. Hay Gouda Crown Mr. Lawrence Lawrenceson &c. Mr. D. Lawrenceson Quoys of Catfirth (adopted) 043.16; 043.04 This name applies to a farm house situated at 17 chains south of Catfirth it is built of stone slated 2 storey high and in good repair it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay
OS1/31/16/27 Loch of Girlsta Loch of Girlsta Loch of Girrelsta Mr. Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson Johnston's Map. 043.16; 043.04 This name applies to a large fresh water loch situated at 40 chains south west of Catfirth House and 25 chains west of the Snuggie of the Long Hill it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr.
OS1/31/16/27 [page] 27 Shetland Parish of Nesting Roman Capitals. [written under Cat Firth in List of Names column] Marginal [written under Loch of Girlsta in List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/27 Cat Firth: In Modes of Spelling column it was originally Catfirth Voe; it has been altered to Cat Firth and initialled [??] 1.4.7p.
OS1/31/16/28 Hard Knowe Hard Knowe Mr. Thompson Inn Keeper Arthurs Stone P.H. [Public House] Sandwater Weisdale Mr. J Anderson Schoolmaster Quee Ness Vidlin Lunnasting Mr. D. Laurenceson Crofter Quoys of Catfirth Nesting 043.16; 043.06 This name applies to a small hillock situated at 30 chains south of Loch of Freester and 23 chains east of Loch of Lochavoe it is covered with rough grass and heather and is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay Shetland
OS1/31/16/28 Catfirth Catfirth Mr. Thompson Inn Keeper Arthurs Stone P.H. [Public House] Sandwater Weisdale Mr. J. Anderson Schoolmaster Quee Ness Vidlin Lunnasting Mr. D. Laurenceson Crofter Quoys of Catfirth Nesting Johnstons Map. Valuation Roll. 043.16; 043.01 This name applies to a district lying to the left of the road from Mossbank to Lerwick, and distant about 11 miles from the latter place it contains several small crofts, the property of the trustees of the late R Bruce of Symbister - Whalsay
OS1/31/16/28 [page] 28 Shetland Parish of Nesting
OS1/31/16/29 Loura Voe Laura Voe Mr. Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson 043.16; 043.06 This name applies to a bay situated on the east side of the island of Littleholm and 22 chains south west of Stonefield Knowe
OS1/31/16/29 Stane Field Stonefield Knowe Stane Field Mr. Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson Re-submitted 043.16; 043.06 This name applies to a hillock situated at 30 chains south of Loch of Freester and 26 chains east of Ayre of Littleholm it is covered with rough grass and heather and is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr.
OS1/31/16/29 Freester Freester Mr. Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson Valuation Roll 043.16; 043.06 This name applies to a district of a few crofters houses crofts and moorland situated at 40 chains south of the Loch of Freester and 28 chains south-east of Ayre of Littleholm the houses are built of stone thatched one storey high and in pretty good repair it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay
OS1/31/16/29 [page] 29 Shetland Parish of Nesting Marginal [written under Freester in List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/30 Mill Burn Mill Burn Mr. Thompson Inn Keeper Arthurs Stone P.H. [Public House] Sandwater Weisdale Mr. J. Anderson Schoolmaster Quee Ness Vidlin Lunnasting Mr. D. Laurenceson Crofter Quoys of Catfirth Nesting. 043.16; 043.06 This name applies to a stream issuing from Loch of Freester and enters Catfirth Voe at 28 chains north of Ayre of Littleholm it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay Shetland.
OS1/31/16/30 Ayre of Littleholm Ayre of Littleholm Mr. Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson 043.16; 043.06 This name applies to a bank of shingle situated at the north west end of Loura Voe and between Loch of Louravoe and the island of Littleholm
OS1/31/16/30 Loch of Louravoe Loch of Louravoe Mr. Thompson Mr. J. Anderson Mr. D. Laurenceson 043.16; 043.06 This name applies to a small [--] loch situated at the north end of Loura Voe and 23 chains west of Stonefield Knowe it is the property of the trustees of the late Robert Bruce Esqr. Simbister House Whalsay Shetland.
OS1/31/16/30 [page] 30 Shetland Parish of Nesting
OS1/31/16/31 Croolies Croolies Croolies Croolies Widow Goudie Occupier Mr. Hay Goudie Crown Mr. L. Lawrenson Crown 043.16; 043.01 A thatched dwelling house situated in the district of Catfirth, and a short distance N.E. [North East] of "Crown". It is the property of the Occupier.
OS1/31/16/31 Mad Wall Mad Wall Mad Wall Mad Wall Mad Wall Mr. D. Lawrenceson Quoys of Catfirth. Mr. Sandieson Freester Mr. Hay Goudie Crown 043.16; 043.03 A prominent hill situated betwixt "The Clack", and "Loch of Houlland". It is the property of Mr. Bruce of Symbister.
OS1/31/16/31 Long Hill Long Hill 043.16; 043.05 Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book.
OS1/31/16/31 Little Holm Little Holm 043.16; 043.06 Authorised and described in 6 Inch Name Book
OS1/31/16/31 [page] 31 Parish of Nesting, Shetland. [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] Marginal [written in List of Names column under Long Hill and Little Holm]
OS1/31/16/32 Ayre of Whinnialee Ayre of Whinnialee Ayre of Whinnialee Ayre of Whinnialee Mr. Henry Williamson N. [North] Newing Mr. Leslie Umphray Skellister Mr. Pottinger Houlland 044.09; 044.02 A shingly beach about 1/8 mile in length Situated on the N. [North] coast of "West Voe of Skellister", & about 1/8 mile south of "South Newing",
OS1/31/16/32 Little Ayre Little Ayre Little Ayre Little Ayre Mr. Pottinger Houlland Mr. Leslie Umphray Skellister Mr. Henry Williamson N. [North] Newing 044.09; 044.05 A Shingly beach situated at the south west corner of West "Voe of Skellister", and on the N. [North] side of "Pund Skerry",
OS1/31/16/32 Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone Mr. Leslie Umphray, Skellister, Mr. Hunter Williamson, Aswick. Mr. Pottinger Houlland. 044.09; 044.05 A Standing stone belonging to an ancient date Situated 11 chains S.W. [South West] of "Pund of Skellister", & 14 chains N.W. [North West] of "Quidimoor", It is 15 ft. [feet] high 2 1/2 broad & 1 1/2 thick. It is so old that nothing is known about its origin.
OS1/31/16/32 [page] 32 Parish of Nesting Shetland. [signed] William Fraser c/a [Civilan Assistant]
OS1/31/16/33 Loch of Skellister Loch of Skellister Loch of Skellister Loch of Skellister Skillister Skellister. Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur. Arthur. Skellister Mr. Pottinger Hulland Orkney & Shetland Guide. 1878. Valuation Roll. 044.09; 044.01 This name applies to a large fresh water loch, situated about 40 chains north west of South Newing.
OS1/31/16/33 Burn of Moowater Burn of Moowater Burn of Moowater Burn of Moowater Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur. Arthur. Skellister Mr. Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.01 Applies to a Small Burn leaving the north East end of Moowater and falling into the south west End of Loch of Skellister
OS1/31/16/33 Holli Burn Holli Burn Holli Burn Holli Burn Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur. Arthur. Skellister Mr. Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.01 Applies to a Small Stream Running into the north side of Loch of Skellister
OS1/31/16/33 The Carle The Caule The Caule The Caule Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur. Arthur. Skellister Mr. Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.01 Applies to a large gray Stone Situated on the South East side of Loch of Skellister and about 3. Chain East of Where Burn of Moo Water Enters.
OS1/31/16/33 Big Loosna Vird Big Loosna Vird Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur. Arthur. Skellister Mr. Pottinger Hulland Re-submitted This name applies to a Small Round Knowe Situated about 8. Chains South East of The Carle
OS1/31/16/33 [page] 33 Shetland Isles Parish of Nesting Italic Capitals. [written under Loch of Skellister is List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/33 Modes of Spelling column: Holli Burn has been altered from Holly Burn, and initialled am Big Loosna Vird in Modes of Spelling column was Big Lushinefirth, but this has been crossed out and Big Loosna Vird has only been written beside Re-submitted
OS1/31/16/34 Little Loosna Vird Little Lushinefirth Little Lushinefirth Little Lushinefirth Little Loosna Vird Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister Mr. Pottinger Hulland Re-submitted 044.09; 044.01 This Name applies to a small round Knowe situated about 10. Chains south of the north East End of Moo water
OS1/31/16/34 Mill Burn Mill Burn Mill Burn Mill Burn Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister Mr. Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.01 This name applies to a Stream Leaving the south Corner of Loch of skellister and falling into the Sea at about 10. Chains West of South Newing.
OS1/31/16/34 North Newing North Newing North Newing North Newing Newing Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister Mr. Pottinger Hulland Val [Valuation]Roll 044.09; 044.01 Applies to a Crofters House, Situated about 1/2. mile north East of where Mill Burn Enters the Sea It has suitable out offices detached a short distance to the north and a large vegetable garden. The dwelling house is 2. Storys in hight the [---] Bulldigs is thatched &, in fair Repair - Property of the Tutors [---] curators of William A. Bruce Esqr.
OS1/31/16/34 Ayre of Scudills-wick Ayre of Scudillswick Ayre of Scudillswick Ayre of Scudillswick Ayre of Scudillswick Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister Mr.Pottinger Hulland - Re-submitted 044.09; 044.03 Applies to a shingley beach, Situated about 12. Chains south East of North Newing
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OS1/31/16/34 [page] 34 Shetland Isles
OS1/31/16/34 Description of North Newing: some words cannot be seen due to fold at spine.
OS1/31/16/35 Skerry of Scudills-wick Skerry of Scudillswick Skerry of Scudillswick Skerry of Scudillswick Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister William Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.03 This name applies to a small High Water Rock situated about 18. Chains South East of North Newing
OS1/31/16/35 Holm of Skellister Holm of Skellister Holm of Skellister Holm of Skellister Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister William Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.03 This name applies to a Small Island Situated about 30. Chains South West of North Newing. It is about 4 Chains long by about 2. Broad and is all green pasture
OS1/31/16/35 South Nesting Bay South Nesting Bay South Nesting Bay South Nesting Bay South Nesting Bay Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister William Pottinger Hulland Admiralty Chart 044.09; 044.03 Applies to an arm of the sea Running from the South Easterly side towards Skellister It affords good anchorage But indifferent shelter from a storm.
OS1/31/16/35 South Newing South Newing South Newing South Newing Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister William Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.02 Applies to a Crofters house Situated about 20. Chains South East of the Loch of Skellister it is 2. story high slated and in fair Repair, and is the Property of the Tutors & Curators of William A. Bruce Esqr
OS1/31/16/35 [page] 35 Shetland Isles. Marginal [written under South Nesting Bay is List of Names column]
OS1/31/16/35 In Modes of Spelling column: Skerry of Scudillswick has been altered from Skerry of Scuddleswick, and initialled am
OS1/31/16/36 Clubb of Newing Clubb of Newing Clubb of Newing Clubb of Newing Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister William Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.03 Applies to a long Ridge of a Hill Situated about 10. chains north of North &. South Newing It is All Covered with Heathy Pasture & is the Property of the Tutors & curators of William A. Bruce Esqr
OS1/31/16/36 Moo Water Moo Water Moo Water Moo Water Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister William Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.04 This name applies to a fair Sized loch Situated about 20. Chains South west of Loch of Skellister
OS1/31/16/36 Hill of Skellister Hill of Skellister Hill of Skellister Hill of Skellister Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister William Pottinger Hulland Valuation Roll 044.09; 044.04 This name applies to a Low hill Situated about one mile South West of South Newing. It is covered with Rough Pasture & is the Property of the Tutors & Curators of William A. Bruce Esqr
OS1/31/16/36 Grunna Water Grunna Water Grunna Water Grunna Water Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister William Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.04 applies to a Small Loch Situated 25. Chains South of Moo Water
OS1/31/16/36 [page] 36 Shetland Isles
OS1/31/16/36 An entry for Burn of Grunnawater has been crossed out
OS1/31/16/37 Pund of Skellister Pund of Skellister Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister Mr. Pottinger, Hulland 044.09; 044.05 This name is applied to a Croft; Situated in the above parish 26. Chains N.W. [North West] from Skellister & about 5 chains W. [West] from Muckle Ayre Proprietor Mr. Bruce Whalsay Island Shetland.
OS1/31/16/37 Muckle Ayre Muckle Ayre Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister Mr. Pottinger, Hulland 044.09; 044.05 This name is applied to a large beach covd. [covered] with Shingle & sand situated at the S [South] end of West Skellister Voe 20 Chains N.W. [North West] from Skellister & 7 chains N [North] from the Burns.
OS1/31/16/37 Burn of Grunnawater Burn of Grunnawater Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister Mr. Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.05 Applies to a stream running out of the east end of Grunna Water & flowing in an easterly direction into West Voe of Skellister.
OS1/31/16/37 [page] 37 Shetland Parish of Nesting Cancelled. See p. [written under an additional entry for Burn of Grunnawater which has been crossed out]
OS1/31/16/38 Burns Burns Mr. Anderson, Teacher, Vidlin Arthur Arthur, Skellister. & Mr. Pottinger, Hulland 044.09; 044.05 This name is applied to a croft situated in the above parish N.W. [North West] 15 chains from Skellister 7 ch. [chains] south from Muckle Ayre & 15 ch. [chains] N.E. [North East] from Quidimoor, it is one storey built of stone thatched & in middling repair, Proprietor Mr. Bruce, Whalsay Island, Shetland.,
OS1/31/16/38 Quidimoor Quidimoor Mr. Anderson, Teacher, Vidlin Arthur Arthur, Skellister & Mr. Pottinger, Hulland 044.09; 044.05 This name is applied to a house & croft similar to the above, situated 24 ch. [chains] W. [West] from Skellister & 8 ch. [chains] N.W. [North West] of "The Brakes"; Proprietor same as above.
OS1/31/16/38 Brecks Brecks Mr. Anderson, Teacher, Vidlin Arthur Arthur, Skellister. & Mr. Pottinger, Hulland 044.09; 044.05 This name is applied to a croft & house similar in detail to the above 18 ch. [chains] W. [West] from Skellister & 8 chains S.E. [South East] from Queedimoor proprietor same as above.
OS1/31/16/38 [page] 38 Shetland Ph. [Parish] of Nesting.
OS1/31/16/38 In Modes of Spelling column: Burns has been altered from The Burns, and initialled. Quidimoor has been altered from Queedimoor, and initialled. Brecks has has been altered from The Brakes, and initialled.
OS1/31/16/39 Little Tur Ness Little Tur Ness Little Tur Ness Little Tur Ness Mr Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister Mr Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.05 This name is applied to a small headland Situated in the South of the West Voe of Skellister and about 1/4 mile N.E. [North East] of the hamlet of Skellister
OS1/31/16/39 Tur Ness Tur Ness Tur Ness Tur Ness Mr Anderson Mr A Arthur Mr Pottinger 044.09; 044.05 This name is given to a headland situated about 1/4 mile N.E. [North East] of Skellister and on the S [South] coast of West Voe of Skellister
OS1/31/16/39 Turness Bay Turness Bay Turness Bay Turness Bay Mr Anderson Mr A Arthur Mr Pottinger 044.09; 044.05 This name is given to a Small bay lying between the headland of Tur Ness & Ness of Skellister and forms a part of West Voe of Skellister
OS1/31/16/39 Skellister Skellister Skilllister. Mr Anderson Johnston's Map. Mr A Arthur Mr Pottinger Val [Valuation] Roll Orkney & Shetland Guide 1878 044.09; 044.05 This name is given to a hamlet on the east of the Island of Shetland it is situated about 3/4 of a mile S.W. [South West] of the Extreme point of ness of Skellister and about 1//4 mile from the S [South] coast of West Voe of Skellister
OS1/31/16/39 [page] 39 Parish of Nesting Shetland
OS1/31/16/40 Scudills Wick Scudills Wick Scudills Wick Scudills Wick Mr. Henry Williamson Newing E. Rendal South Newing Mr. Leslie Umphray Skellister 044.09; 044.05 A creek in the west coast of "South Nesting Bay", and about 1/8 mile N.E. [North East] of "North Newing".
OS1/31/16/40 Boadie Geo Boadie Geo Boadie Geo Boadie Geo Mr. Henry Williamson North Newing E. Rendal South Newsing Mr. Leslie Umphray Skellister 044.09; 044.05 A creek in the w. [West] coast of "South Nesting Bay", and about 1/8 mile N.E. [North East] of "South Newing".
OS1/31/16/40 [page] 40 Parish of Nesting Shetland.
OS1/31/16/41 West Voe of Skellister West Voe of Skellister Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur, Skellister Mr. Pottinger, Hulland Shetland 044.09; 044.06 This name is applied to an arm or branch of the sea; situated 30 chains N. [North] of 'Skellister' & on the
OS1/31/16/41 East Voe of Skellister East Voe of Skellister Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur, Skellister Mr. Pottinger, Hulland Shetland 044.09; 044.06 This name is applied to a branch of the sea situated 10 chains. E. [East] of Skellister 30 chains N. [North] of 'Garth' - on the east side of 'Ness of Skellister' & about 30 chains W. [West] from 'Brough'
OS1/31/16/41 Pund Skerry Pund Skerry Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister Mr. Pottinger, Hulland Shetland 044.09; 044.05 This name is applied to a flat rock situated, between H.W.M. & L.W.M. [High Water Mark and Low Water Mark] at or near the N. [North] End of 'Muckle Ayre' 8 chains N.E. [North East] from 'Pund of Skellister' & 28 chains N.W. [North West] from Skellister
OS1/31/16/41 Whinnia Lee Whinnia Lee Mr. Anderson Teacher Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister Mr. Pottinger, Hulland Shetland 044.09; 044.02 Applies to a portion of Ground Situated at the east Side of West Voe of Skellister & about 18 Chains SW [South West] of the farm of South Newing.
OS1/31/16/41 [page] 41 Shetland Nesting Ph. [Parish] R.C. [written in List of Names column under East and West Voe of Skellister
OS1/31/16/42 Fugla Geo Fugla Geo Mr. Anderson, Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister & Mr. Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.06 This name is applied to a small narrow bay, situated on the West side of 'Ness of Skellister' 10 chains N.E. [North East] of 'Ness Ayre' and 12 chains N. [North] of 'Horse Geo'.
OS1/31/16/42 Horse Geo 044.09; 044.06
OS1/31/16/42 Ness Ayre Ness Ayre Mr. Anderson, Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister & Mr. Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.06 This name is applied to a beach Covered with boulders & shingle situated on the S.W. [South West] side of of Ness of Skellister' 4 chains N. [North] from 'Horse Geo' & 10 chains S W. [South West] from, 'Fugla Geo'
OS1/31/16/42 Ness of Skellister Ness of Skellister Mr. Anderson, Vidlin Arthur Arthur Skellister & Mr. Pottinger Hulland 044.09; 044.06 This name is applied to a point of land covered with rough pasture situated, Situated 40 Chains N.E. [North East] from 'Skellister', between 'East Voe of Skellister' & 'West Voe of Skellister': Proprietor, Mr. Bruce, Whalsay Island.
OS1/31/16/42 [page] 42 Shetland Parish of Nesting
OS1/31/16/43 Burn of Houlland 044.13; 044.01
OS1/31/16/43 Houlland 044.13; 044.01
OS1/31/16/43 Mount of Houlland 044.13; 044.01
OS1/31/16/43 Ward of Benston 044.13; 044.01
OS1/31/16/44 School (Boys and Girls) 044.13; 044.04
OS1/31/16/45 The Vadill 044.13; 044.02
OS1/31/16/45 Tripwell 044.13; 044.02
OS1/31/16/46 Ayre of Benholm 044.13; 044.02
OS1/31/16/46 Bens Wall 044.13; 044.02
OS1/31/16/47 Ben Holm 044.13; 044.09
OS1/31/16/47 Burn of Gardiewater 044.13; 044.09
OS1/31/16/47 Gardie Water 044.13; 044.09
OS1/31/16/48 Garth Site of Chapel 044.13; 044.02
OS1/31/16/49 Knowe Pund 044.13; 044.02
OS1/31/16/49 Strungies Croo 044.13; 044.02
OS1/31/16/50 North Hoga Ness 044.13; 044.03
OS1/31/16/51 Brough 044.13; 044.03
OS1/31/16/51 Vadill of Garth 044.13; 044.03
OS1/31/16/51 Ward of Brough 044.13; 044.03
OS1/31/16/52 Calf Holm 044.13; 044.03
OS1/31/16/52 Gorsa Skerries 044.13; 044.03
OS1/31/16/52 Mouslee 044.13; 044.03
OS1/31/16/52 South Hoga Ness 044.13; 044.03
OS1/31/16/53 Skipadock 044.13; 044.04
OS1/31/16/53 Vassa 044.13; 044.04
OS1/31/16/53 Vassa Voe 044.13; 044.04
OS1/31/16/54 Freester Knowe 044.13; 044.04
OS1/31/16/54 Loch of Benston 044.13; 044.04
OS1/31/16/54 Ward of Freester 044.13; 044.04
OS1/31/16/55 Benston 044.13; 044.05
OS1/31/16/55 Ness of Benston 044.13; 044.05
OS1/31/16/55 Trowie Loch 044.13; 044.05
OS1/31/16/56 Brough 044.13; 044.05
OS1/31/16/56 Holm of Benston 044.13; 044.05
OS1/31/16/56 Methodist Chapel Wesleyan 044.13; 044.05
OS1/31/16/57 Aswick 044.13; 044.06
OS1/31/16/58 Brunt Knowe 044.13; 044.06
OS1/31/16/58 The Gamlers 044.13; 044.05
OS1/31/16/58 The Ribbans 044.13; 044.16
OS1/31/16/59 Atla Scord 048.12; 048.01
OS1/31/16/59 Cuppings of Steinswell 048.12; 048.01
OS1/31/16/59 Watch House Loch 048.12; 048.01
OS1/31/16/60 Graven 048.02; 048.02
OS1/31/16/60 Mill of Kergord 048.02; 048.02
OS1/31/16/60 Weisdale Hill 048.02; 048.01
OS1/31/16/61 Free Church 048.12;048.12
OS1/31/16/61 Manse 048.12; 048.12
OS1/31/16/61 Moustoft 048.12; 048.12
OS1/31/16/62 Cupp 048.02; 048.12
OS1/31/16/62 Gardie 048.12; 048.12
OS1/31/16/62 North Moustoft 048.12; 048.12
OS1/31/16/63 Houllscarpa 048.12; 048.03
OS1/31/16/63 Steinswell 048.12; 048.12
OS1/31/16/64 Cuppings of Heglibister 048.02; 048.04
OS1/31/16/64 Heglibister 048.02; 048.04
OS1/31/16/64 School (Boys and Girls) 048.02; 048.04
OS1/31/16/65 Drida Burn 048.02; 048.03; 048.03; 048.01
OS1/31/16/65 Litla Field 048.02; 048.06
OS1/31/16/65 Nesta Ness 048.02; 048.05
OS1/31/16/65 Smirra Dale 048.02; 048.03
OS1/31/16/66 Quina Scord 048.02; 048.06
OS1/31/16/67 Hill of Moustoft 048.02; 048.06
OS1/31/16/68 Burn of Cuppawater 048.03.05
OS1/31/16/68 Scord of Cuckron 048.03; 048.05
OS1/31/16/68 Tumutus 048.02; 048.05; 048.05
OS1/31/16/68 Tumutus 048.02; 048.05
OS1/31/16/69 Bretto 048.03; 048.03
OS1/31/16/69 Cuppa Water 048.03; 048.02
OS1/31/16/70 Cuckron 048.03; 048.04
OS1/31/16/70 New House 048.03; 048.04
OS1/31/16/70 Quoys 048.03; 048.04
OS1/31/16/71 Girsie Loch 048.03; 048.05
OS1/31/16/71 Knowe of Bretto 048.03; 048.06
OS1/31/16/71 Kurkigarth 048.03; 048.04
OS1/31/16/71 Loch of Bretto 048.03; 048.06
OS1/31/16/72 Bretto Burn 048.03; 048.06
OS1/31/16/72 Cuckron Knowe 048.03; 048.03
OS1/31/16/72 Hollie Burn 048.03; 048.03
OS1/31/16/72 The Runnies 048.03; 048.03
OS1/31/16/73 Quaich Wall 048.03; 048.04; 048.07
OS1/31/16/73 The Berg 048.03,048.04
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OS1/31/16/75 Methodist Chapel Wesleyan 048.05.01
OS1/31/16/75 South Hill 048.05; 048.04
OS1/31/16/75 Tresta 048.05; 048.01
OS1/31/16/76 Burn of Tresta 048.05; 048.01
OS1/31/16/76 Cottsgill Burn 048.05; 048.05
OS1/31/16/76 Housa Field 048.05; 048.05
OS1/31/16/77 Leaskie Knowe 048.05; 048.05
OS1/31/16/77 Post Office 048.05; 048.01
OS1/31/16/78 Flits 048.05; 048.01
OS1/31/16/78 Moorans 048.05; 048.01
OS1/31/16/78 Punds 048.05; 048.01
OS1/31/16/79 Scordside 048.05; 048.01
OS1/31/16/79 South HIll 048.05; 048.01
OS1/31/16/79 The Houbs 048.05; 048.01
OS1/31/16/80 Hill of Sound 048.05; 048.03
OS1/31/16/80 Smirlee Field 048.05; 048.02
OS1/31/16/81 Burn of Tactigill 048.05; 048.02
OS1/31/16/81 Nethersound 048.05; 048.06
OS1/31/16/81 Scord of Sound 048.05; 048.06
OS1/31/16/82 Hill of Huxter 048.06; 048.02; 048.03
OS1/31/16/82 Huxter 048.06; 048.05
OS1/31/16/82 The Leog 048.06; 048.05
OS1/31/16/83 Clubb of Stromfirth 048.06; 048.03
OS1/31/16/83 Houll 048.06; 048.04
OS1/31/16/83 Kurkigarth 048.06; 048.01
OS1/31/16/84 Kallie Bridge 048.06; 048.04
OS1/31/16/84 Methodist Chapel Wesleyan 048.06; 048.03
OS1/31/16/84 Stromfirth 048.06; 048.03; 048.07; 048.01
OS1/31/16/85 Airrhouse Inn 048.06; 048.05
OS1/31/16/85 Loch Hellister 048.06; 048.05
OS1/31/16/85 North Huxter 048.06; 048.02
OS1/31/16/86 Sound 048.06; 048.40
OS1/31/16/86 Upper Sound 048.06; 048.40
OS1/31/16/86 Weisdale Voe 048.06; 048.40
OS1/31/16/87 Site of Our Ladys Chapel 048.06; 048.04
OS1/31/16/87 Stone of Comba 048.06; 048.05
OS1/31/16/88 Stone Circle 048.06; 048.06
OS1/31/16/89 Buillin Knowe 048.06; 048.03
OS1/31/16/89 Clubb Burn 048.06; 048.06
OS1/31/16/89 The Hamars 048.06; 048.06
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OS1/31/16/91 Gilla Burn 048.06; 048.07 ; 048.03; 048.01
OS1/31/16/91 Gillaburn 048.07; 048.01
OS1/31/16/91 Stromforth Burn 048.07; 048.01
OS1/31/16/91 Tirsa Water 048.07; 048.01
OS1/31/16/92 Gem Stanes 048.07; 048.02
OS1/31/16/92 Loch Necked Loch 048.07; 048.03
OS1/31/16/92 Trolla Water 048.07; 048.05
OS1/31/16/93 Burn of Chalderness 048.07; 048.06
OS1/31/16/93 Chalderness 048.07; 048.06
OS1/31/16/93 Girlsta 048.07; 048.06
OS1/31/16/94 Mill of Girlsta 048.07; 048.06
OS1/31/16/94 School (Boys and Girls) 048.07; 048.06
OS1/31/16/94 Stanypark 048.07; 048.06
OS1/31/16/95 Hill of Cuckron 048.07; 048.02
OS1/31/16/95 Loomi Shun 048.07; 048.03
OS1/31/16/95 Setter 048.07; 048.01
OS1/31/16/96 Hill of Girlsta 048.07; 048.03
OS1/31/16/96 Lochend 048.07; 048.03
OS1/31/16/96 Quach Wall 048.07; 048.03
OS1/31/16/97 Burns of Ingers 048.07; 048.05
OS1/31/16/97 Chalder Ness 048.07; 048.06
OS1/31/16/97 Ingers 048.07;048.05
OS1/31/16/98 Burn of Tirsawater 048.07; 048.14
OS1/31/16/98 Crook 048.07; 048.04
OS1/31/16/98 Deep Scord 048.07; 048.05
OS1/31/16/98 Wadbister Voe 048.07; 048.06
OS1/31/16/99 Dale Burn 048.09; 048.01
OS1/31/16/99 Dale of Sandsound 048.09; 048.01
OS1/31/16/99 Ilostaberg 048.09; 048.02
OS1/31/16/100 Ber Field 048.09; 048.04
OS1/31/16/100 Russaness Hill 048.09; 048.02
OS1/31/16/100 Sandsound 048.09; 048.04
OS1/31/16/101 Cott 048.09; 048.03
OS1/31/16/101 Skeo Taing 048.09; 048.03
OS1/31/16/101 Vedri Geo 048.09; 048.06
OS1/31/16/102 Hill of Hellister 048.10; 048.02
OS1/31/16/102 Stoura Loag 048.10; 048.02
OS1/31/16/102 The Haa 048.10; 048.01
OS1/31/16/103 Calder's Creek 048.10; 048.01
OS1/31/16/103 Hellister 048.10; 048.01
OS1/31/16/103 Hellister Ness 048.10; 048.01
OS1/31/16/104 Cova 048.10; 048.01
OS1/31/16/104 Post Office 048.10; 048.01
OS1/31/16/104 Seal Skerry 048.10; 048.01
OS1/31/16/105 Quoyness 048.10
OS1/31/16/105 Scarf Stane 048.10
OS1/31/16/105 Stowraloag 048.10
OS1/31/16/106 Loch of Strom 048.10; 048.05
OS1/31/16/107 Breckness 048.10; 048.05
OS1/31/16/107 Cuddie Field 048.10; 048.05
OS1/31/16/107 The Loag 048.10; 048.05
OS1/31/16/108 Hill of Strom 048.10; 048.05
OS1/31/16/108 Ingra Pund 048.10; 048.06
OS1/31/16/108 Mill Burn 048.10; 048.06
OS1/31/16/109 Haggersta 048.14; 048.01
OS1/31/16/109 Plymouth Brethen Chapel 048.14; 048.01
OS1/31/16/109 Taing of Haggersta 048.14; 048.01
OS1/31/16/110 Hill of Olligarth 048.14; 048.04
OS1/31/16/110 Strom 048.14; 048.02
OS1/31/16/111 Brecks 048.14; 048.02
OS1/31/16/111 Castle (In Ruins) 048.14; 048.02
OS1/31/16/111 Castle Holm 048.14; 048.02
OS1/31/16/111 Churchton 048.14; 048.02
OS1/31/16/112 Holm of Quoyness 048.14, 048.03
OS1/31/16/112 West Hamarsland 048.14, 048.03
OS1/31/16/112 Burn of Hamarsland 48.14
OS1/31/16/113 Brugarth 048.14; 048.05
OS1/31/16/113 Hogaland 048.14; 048.05
OS1/31/16/113 Holms of Hogaland 048.14, 048.05
OS1/31/16/114 Olligarth 048.14; 048.05
OS1/31/16/114 Strom Bridge 048.14; 048.05
OS1/31/16/115 Church 048.14; 048.05
OS1/31/16/115 Housa Field 048.14; 048.06
OS1/31/16/115 Sneuid 048.14; 048.06
OS1/31/16/116 Rock 048.14; 048.01
OS1/31/16/116 Smithfield 048.14; 048.01
OS1/31/16/116 South Haggersta 048.14; 048.01
OS1/31/16/117 Burn of Croagrie 048.14; 048.03
OS1/31/16/117 Quoy Ness 048.14; 048.03
OS1/31/16/117 Wheedran 048.14; 048.03
OS1/31/16/118 Cuml 048.14; 048.04
OS1/31/16/119 Croagrie 048.14; 048.06
OS1/31/16/119 Scord of Hammarsland 048.14; 048.03
OS1/31/16/119 Site of Cuml 048.14; 048.03
OS1/31/16/120 Cuml 048.14; 048.04
OS1/31/16/120A Burn of Wormdale 048.14; 048.06
OS1/31/16/120A Stomeness Voe 048.14; 048.04
OS1/31/16/120A Strom Ness 048.14; 048.04
OS1/31/16/120A Wormadale Hill 048.14; 048.06
OS1/31/16/121 North Hamarsland 048.16; 048.012
OS1/31/16/121 Seurro Water 048.16; 048.01
OS1/31/16/121 Word of Lascforth 048.16; 048.01
OS1/31/16/122 Black Skerry 048.16; 048.02
OS1/31/16/122 Burn of North 048.16; 048.02
OS1/31/16/122 South Hanarsland 048.16; 048.012
OS1/31/16/123 Lax Firth 048.16; 048.07
OS1/31/16/123 Skerby Ayre 048.16; 048.02
OS1/31/16/123 Ward of Breiwick 048.16; 048.03
OS1/31/16/124 Lax Firth 048.16; 048.04
OS1/31/16/124 Newpark 048.16; 048.05
OS1/31/16/124 Tronafirth 048.16; 048.05
OS1/31/16/125 Breiwick 048.16; 048.06
OS1/31/16/125 Dales Voe 048.16; 048.06
OS1/31/16/125 Holm of Trongfirth 048.16; 048.05
OS1/31/16/125 North Califf 048.16; 048.06
OS1/31/16/125 The Houb 048.16; 048.05
OS1/31/16/126 Brei Wick 048.16; 048.06
OS1/31/16/126 Maa Skerry 048.16; 048.06
OS1/31/16/126 Moorans 048.16; 048.06
OS1/31/16/126 North House 048.16; 048.06
OS1/31/16/126 Stockans 048.16; 048.06
OS1/31/16/126 The Ark 048.16; 048.06
OS1/31/16/126 The Lotrans 048.16; 048.06
OS1/31/16/127 Parish of Tingwall, Shetland. 127 The Lotrans The Lotrans Mr. C.C. Beatton, Teacher Gott. Sheet 48 Plan 16 Trace 5 The Lotrans Mr. Magnus Tait, Houster The Lotrans Mr. I. Swanson Gott A point of shingle, sand and stones, situated under H.W.M. [High Water Mark] at the south end of "The Houb". The Ark The Ark Mr. L. Robertson, Outerdykes Sheet 48 Plan 16 Trace 6 The Ark Mr. Wm. Hunter Morbanks The Ark Mr. C.C. Beatton Gott A thatched dwelling house situated in the district of "Breiwick" and 1/8 mile s.w. of "North House", It is the property of G.H.B. Hay, Lerwick. North House North House Mr. L. Robertson, Outterdykes Sheet 48 Plan 16 Trace 6 North House Mr. Wm. Hunter Morbanks North House Mr, Magnus Tait, Houster North House (adopted) A thatched dwellinghouse with land attached situated and the N. end of "Breiwick," and on the east side of "Ward of Breiwick" property of G.H.B. Hay Esqr. [Esquire] Maa Skerry Maa Skerry Mr. Robertson Outerdykes Sheet 48 Plan 16 Trace 6 Maa Skerry Mr. Wm. Hunter, Moorbanks. Maa Skerry Mr. Magnus Tait, Houster A small high water rack situated at the N. corner of "Brei Wick." [signed] Wm. Fraser C/A
OS1/31/16/127 In the book the list of properties is in this order:- The Lotrans, North House, The Ark, Maa Skerry. In the transcription North House and The Ark have changed places. I don't know why this is. I can't see any "note" checkbox.
OS1/31/16/128 128 Parish of Tingwall Shetland Outerdykes Mr. L. Robertson Occupant Sheet 48 Plan 16 Trace 6 Outerdykes Mr. W. Hunter Morbank Outerdykes Mr. Magnus Tait, Houster A thatched dwelling house with garden and a piece of land attached. Situated in the district of "Breiwick" and 1/8 mile w. of Morbank. Property of Mr. Hay Lerwick