OS1/31/21/168
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallow Hill | Gallow Hill Gallow Hill Gallow Hill |
Mr James Georgeson Walls Mr Hector McKenzie Teacher, Clothie Mr William D.E. Thomson Poor Inspr [Inspector] Walls |
046.08 | Applies to an oblong hill situated about 1 mile north east of the "Village" of Walls & nearly 1/2 a mile south west from "Bridge of Walls, & also a 1/4 of a mile east of "Loch of Brunnatwatt" The Property of Mr. John Twatt of Voe Walls |
| Cuml | Cairn Cairn Cairn |
Mr James Georgeson Walls Mr Hector McKenzie Teacher Clothie Mr William D. E. Thomson Poor Inspr [Inspector] Walls |
046.08 | Applies to a large Cairn of stones &Boulders with a pile erected near the centre.which is visible from nearly all the surrounding district. It is situated near the south end of "Gallow Hill," on the Property of Mr. John Twatt of Voe, Walls. There is a considerable diversity of opinion as to what this object has been. There does not appear to be much doubt that it is an antiquity of some sort, but I have been unable to get any proper authority to express a distinct opinion as to its nature. |
| Loch of Brouster | Loch of Brouster Loch of Brouster Loch of Brouster Loch of Brouster Loch of Brouster |
Mr James Georgeson, Walls Mr Hector McKenzie Teacher. Clothie Mr William D. E. Thomson Poor Inspr [Inspector] Walls Orkney & Shetland Guide 1878 Sportman's Guide |
046.08 | Applies to a tidal loch on the north west side of the county road, about 1 1/4 miles north east of the Village of Walls & nearly 1/2 a mile north east of "Gallow Hill" The Property of Master R. Scott of Melby |
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[Page] 168Parish of Walls -- Shetland
[signed] James Stuart C/a [Civilian assistant]
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