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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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Trussi Geo | Trosie Geo Tussi Geo |
Mr Petrie Mr Umphrey Mr Anderson |
033 | This name applies to a small Creek Situated between Trolly Goe and South Mills and on the Southern Side of Housay Island |
South Mills | South Mills | Mr Petrie Mr Umphrey Mr Anderson |
033 | This name applies to a pretty large Bay on the Southern Side of Housay Island it is not Suitable for boats as the Entrance is Barred by Rocks |
South Brei Geo | South Brei Geo | Mr Petrie Mr Umphrey Mr Anderson |
033 | This name applies to a Small Rocky Creek Situated between South Mills and Holm Geo |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 14Shetland -- SKerry Isles -- Sheet 33 Trace 1 -- Ph [Parish] of Whalsey
South Mills [Note] Mills, generally written in Shetland Mels, or Mails, or Meils from Möl (pronounced Mail) a pebble beach
South Brei Geo [Note] Norse Breið-gjá = broad creek The form Brae gives another meaning altogether viz the Creek of the Slope or hillside, Celtic brae
Transcriber's notes
Situation changed to 033 as 033.01 unavailableTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, hastingleigh
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