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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mu Ness | Moo Ness Moo Ness Moo Ness |
Mr. Harry Tait Teacher Dale. Mr. Hector McKenzie Teacher Clothie John Thomson Esqr. of Houl |
046.01 | A large promontory covering about 60 acres, culminating westward into a narrow point, and has a very unevan, rocky, and precipitous Coast: It is about the Western extremity of the mainland of Shetland and between "Voe of Dale" & "CoppaWick": The property of Master Scott of Melby. |
| Swinland | Swinland Swinland Swinland |
Mr.Harry Tait Teacher Dale. Mr. Hector McKenzie Teacher Clothie John Thomson Esqr of Hule. |
046.01 | A thatched dwelling house with Offices & land attached: Situated on the N. [North] Side of "Burn of Dale", and about 1/8 mile South of "Runkie": The property of the Busta Trustees |
| Runkie | Runkie Runkie Runkie |
Mr. James Couttes Swinland Mr. Harry Tait Teacher Dale. John Thomson Esqr. of Hule. |
046.01 | A thatched dwellinghouse with Offices and land attached: Situated about 1/8 mile N. [North] of "Swinland": The property of Master Scott of Melby |
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[page] 86Parish of Sandness Shetland
[signed] William Fraser c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
In Modes of Spelling column: Moo Ness has been altered from Mou Ness and Swinland from Swineland. Both have initials at the alterations.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
VickiColeman
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