OS1/31/19/41
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | Cairns | P.M. Sandison P. [Post] Office Cullivoe J. Henderson Cullivoe J. Sinclair Gloup |
007.03 | These Consist of large piles of stones of various sizes & weight, thrown loosely together without regard to structure or formation and are Called by the inhabitants of the surrounding district "Awmoses" or "Alms Cairns". It is very difficult to get any reliable information regarding their meaning or origin. The inhabitants say it was they school children who erected them day by day as the happenned to escape a flogging at School. This statement is at least doubtful, as some of the stones in these Cairns are of such dimensions that even the united efforts of a number of school children would be unable to remove them. The true origin of them appears to be (although the peopl are disinclined to say so) that Fishermen when going to Sea were or are in the habit of making a vow or promise over [continued on page 42] |
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[Page] 41County of Setland -- Parish of North Yell
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Awmous, a Scots word for AlmsTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
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