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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brough | The Brough The Brough The Brough |
Mr Thomas Humphrey Gravinus Mr John Humphrey Gravinus Mr P. Peterson Sub. factor Leiorafield Cottage |
054 | Applies to a rock on the N. [North] coast of Foula a short distance from the shore & immediately N. [North] of The Ness. This rock is about 100 ft [feet] high on the summit of which is supposed the site of an ancient "Danish Fort". In the Parish of Walls. The Property of Mr. Scott of Melby. |
| Sheepie | Sheepie Sheepie Sheepie Sheepie |
Mr Thomas Humphrey. Gravinus Mr J Humphrey .Gravinus Mr P. Peterson Sub factor Liorafield Cottage. Mr David Humphrey Ristie |
054 | Applies to a very high conspicuous rock in the Sea situated an 1/8 of a mile N. [North] west of the Brough and the same distance N.E. [North East] from "Gada Stack." In the Parish of Walls. The Property of Master Scott of Melby. |
| Gaada Stack | Gaada Stack Gaada Stack Gaada Stack |
Mr Thomas Humphrey. Gravinus Mr J Humphrey. Gravinus Mr Peter Peterson Sub factor. Liorafield Cottage |
054 | Applies to a very high rock in the sea about 140 ft [feet] high having two natural arch ways on the N [North] coast of Foula about a 1/8 of a mile west of The Brough. In the Parish of Walls. The Property of Master Scott of Melby. |
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[Page] 12Parish of Walls -- Island of Foula,-- Shetland.
[Signed] James Stuart
The Brough [Note] Too obscure to be shewn as an antiquity.
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Situation changed to 054 as Map 054.06 unavailable.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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