OS1/31/25/14

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
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

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Shetland -- 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

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Situation changed to 033 as 033.01 unavailable

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