OS1/31/21/95
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backwill | Backwill Backwill Backwill |
Mr. Peter Isbister Tenant Bacca. Mr. Harry Tait Teacher Dale. John Thomson Esqr. of Houl. |
046.01 | An oblong tract of R.H.P. [Rough Heathy Pasture] about half a mile in length. Situated between "Vidla Scord", and "Voe of Dale": and is the property of Master Scott of Melby. |
| School (Boys and Girls) | School [Boys & Girls] School [Boys & Girls] School [Boys & Girls] |
Mr. Harry Tait Teacher Mr. Hector McKenzie Teacher Clothie John Thomson Esqr. of Houl |
046.01 | A Substantial Stone building with garden attached, Situated at the east end of "Backwill", and about 1/4 mile Southeast of Netherdale: It is the property of Master Scott of Melby, but is supported by the "School Board", of the parishes of Walls & Sandness, pending the erection of a New School elsewhere. |
| Burn of Goster | Burn of Goster Burn of Goster Burn of Goster |
Mr. Harry Tait Teacher Dale. Mr. Hector McKenzie Teacher Clothie. John Thomson Esqr. of Houl |
046.01 | A hill Stream gathering about 1/2 a mile Southeast of "South Hill and flowing in a westerly direction for about 1 1/2 mile, falling into the South east corner of Voe of Dale It is upon the property of Master Scott of Melby. |
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[page] 95Parish of Walls Shetland.
[signed] William Fraser
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