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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirly Knowe | Whirly Knowe Whirly Knowe Whirly Knowe |
Mr. Thomas Humphrey, Gravins Mr. Robert Gear Teacher, Mogul Mr. Peter Peterson, Ham, |
054 | A mound about 20 yards in diameter and 9 feet in height, situated close on the east side of a Corn Mill on "Daal Burn" in "Hametoun," about 10 chains W. [West] of Quinister and about th same distance S.E. [South East] of Guthren, The formation of this object as also the nature of the matter of which it Consists, under the surface, (broken burnt stones) does not leave much room to doubt that it is an ancient burial mound, The authorities or indeed any in the island, have not the slightest idea as to whether it is artificial or natural, |
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[Page] 39Parish of Walls -- Foula -- Shetland,
[Signed] A. McDonald 2nd Corpl. R.E. [2nd Corporal Royal Engineers]
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Trondragirl- Moderator, hastingleigh
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