OS1/31/24/5
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairn | Cairn Cairn Cairn |
Mr William Umphrey, Harrier Mr Thomas Humphrey, Gravins Mr John Humphrey Gravins |
054 | A heap of stones and rubbish situated in an arable field about 60 yards S.E. [South East] of the northernmost of the two houses known by the name of "Harrier," I was informed by Mr William Umphrey, the first authority, that about 10 years ago, a former occupier, now resident in Hametoun, while reusing stones from this Cairn found an earthenware vessel, in shape and size resembling a "2 gallon Dutch pot." but on applying to this person he denied all knowledge of it, I am inclined to think, however, that a vessel (which doubtless must have been an Urn) was found, and that the man's denial of its discovery was due to some superstitious idea, |
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[Page] 5Parish of Walls, -- Foula, -- Shetland,
[Signed] A. McDonald 2nd Corpl R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
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