OS1/31/25/17
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housay | Housay Housay Housay Housey Housay Housay Housay |
Mr Petrie Mr Umphrey Mr Anderson Johnston's Map Admiralty Chart Fullarton's Gazetteer Statistical Account |
033 | This name applies to the largest Island in the Out SKerries it is Chiefly Rough Rocky Pasture there is a good fishing station for Curring large fish and it is the property of the Trustees of the late Mr Bruce Symbister |
| Church and school (boys and girls) | Church & School (Boys & Girls) | Mr Petrie Mr Umphrey Mr Anderson |
033 | This name applies to a small Church & School, which was Erected by Subscription for the accommodation of the Inhabitants of the SKerries there is no ordained Minister but the Schoolmaster officiates on Sundays It is not seated but would accommodate about 70 The school is held in the Church and is Supported by the Society for propagating Christien Knowledge average no [number] of pupils about 30 (of Both Sexes) |
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[Page] 17Shetland -- SKerry Islands -- Sheet 33 Trace 1 -- Ph [Parish] of of & Whalsey
Housay [Note] Hús-ey = House Island
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Situation changed to 033 as 033.01 unavailableTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, hastingleigh
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