OS1/31/19/27
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brough | Brough Brough Brough Brough |
Mr. P.M. Sandieson, Cullivoe Mr. Alexander Spence, Tenant, Toft Mr. Joh Smith Tenant Papal Mr. William Pole Merchant Greenbank |
004.16 | The Remains of an ancient Pictish Stronghold or Brough: Situated on the N. [North] eastern extremity of the island of Yell, and at the N.W. [North West] corner of "Brough Bay", This building, which appears to have been Similar in Construction to the many other Broughs in Shetland; Simply presents the appearance of a green mound or a heap of Stones & rubbish overgrown with grass: As this object has not been opened, save a slight aperture in the top of the mound, little or nothing is known concerning the nature of its interior but the warrantable Supposition of its similarity to other Broughs: The main building or mound appears to have been enclosed by an outer wall of defence, of hasty construction, leaving an intermediate ditch about 15 feet wide. This additional construction may contribute to the passive belief that there was (See over) [continued on page 28] |
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[Page] 27Parish of North Yell -- Shetland.
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