OS1/31/20/83
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo of Lang-tae | Geo of Lang- tae Geo of Lang-tae Geo of Lang-tae |
Andrew I. Grierson Esqr. of Quendale Mr. Robert Jamieson, Teacher. Sandness Mr. C. Dowl, Tenant, West Burrafirth |
041.03 | A small creek , situated immediately West of "Lang Tae," and nearly 1/4 of a mile North West of "Hoggan." |
| West Burra Firth | West Burrafirth Voe West Burrafirth Voe West Burrafirth Voe West Burrafirth Voe West Burra Firth Bay of West Burrafirth Burra Fiord |
Admiralty Chart Andrew I. Grierson Esqr. of Quendale Mr. Robert Jamieson, Teacher. Sandness Mr. Christopher Dowl, West Burrafirth Johnston's Map Re-submitted Cowies Historical & Description Shetland Hibberts Description of Shetland |
041.03 | An arm of the sea about 1 1/2 miles in length and, having an average breadth of about ⅜ of a mile, it is situated immediately West of the hamlet of West Burrafirth and East of Snarraness |
| Galta Stack | Galta Stack Galta Stack Galta Stack |
Andrew I. Grierson Esqr. of Quendale Mr. Robert Jamieson, Teacher. Sandness Mr. Christopher Dowl, West Burrafirth |
041.03 | A small rocky island situated in "West Burra Firth, midway between "Riv Skerries" and "Holm of Tafts". It is in the Parish of Aithsting, Shetland. The property of Andrew I. Grierson Esqr. of Quendale |
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[Page] 83Parish of Aithsting, -- Shetland
[Signed] Alexander Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
West Burra Firth [note] Firth and Voe mean the same thing nearly
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