OS1/31/20/108
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch Tower | Watch Tower (Site of) Watch Tower (Site of) Watch Tower (Site of) |
Mrs Scott, Melby House Mr. James Garriock, Reawick Mr. Jamieson Teacher Sandness |
041.04 | Applies to the site an ancient "Scandinavian" Watch Tower situated on the summit of "Sandness Hill." On the Property of Master Scott of "Melby" |
| Ramna Vord | Ramna[f changed to V and i -deleted]Vord Ramna Vord Ramna Vord Ramna Vord |
Mrs Scott, Melby House Mr. James Garriock, Reawick Mr. Jamieson Teacher Sandness |
041.04 | Applies to a hill situated about a mile west from "Sandness Hill" and also a short distance north east of "Banks Head" The Property of Master Scott of "Melby" |
| Burn of Scammidale | Burn of Scammidale Burn of Scammidale Burn of Scammidale |
Mrs Scott, Melby House Mr. James Garriock, Reawick Mr. James Jamieson "Agnes Ville" Sandness |
041.04 | Applies to a hill stream rising on the south west side of "Hill of Melby" & flowing in a north westerly direction and falls into "Loch of Huscher" a short distance south west of "Huscher" On the Property of Master Scott of "Melby" |
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[Page] 108Parish of Sandness, -- Shetland
[Signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant]
]amna Vord [note] Ramnafiord the form given by Examiner is absurd: -fiord, Norse Fjordr, is an arm of the sea, Vird or Vord means a look-out place or high ground commanding a view
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