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OS1/31/26/106
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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Grunnels Stack | Grunnels Stack Grunnels Stack Grunnels Stack |
Mr Laurence Laurenceson, Symbister Mr I.S. Nicolson, Postmaster Symbister Mr Robertson, Hamister. Mr Gilbert Gilbertson Sandwick |
039.13; 039.02 | This stack is situate close to the sea coast to the south east end of Whalsay. A high water rock standing on the entrance to Grunnels Geo |
Brei Wick | Brei Wick Brei Wick Brei Wick |
Mr Lawrenceson Hamister Mr Gilbert Gilbertson Sandwick Mr Wm Leask Isbister |
039.13; 039.01 | A small bay situated on the south east side of Whalsey and between "Breiwick Point" and "Meo Ness." |
Ayre of Breiwick | Ayre of Breiwick Ayre of Breiwick Ayre of Breiwick |
Mr G. Gilbertson Sandwick Mr W. Leask Isbister Mr L. Lawrenceson Hamister |
039.13; 039.01 | A beach on the coast on the N. [North] side of "Brei Wick." It is 5 chains in length, and about 2 chains broad. |
East Meoness Geo | East Meoness Geo East Meoness Geo East Meoness Geo |
Mr G. Gilbertson Sandwick Mr W. Leisk Isbister Mr L. Lawrenceson Hamister |
039.13; 039.02 | A small creek in the coast on the south-east side of Whalsey and a short distance W. [West] of "Grunnels Stack." |
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[Page] 106.County of Shetland
Ph [Parish] of Whalsey
[Page signed] Wm Fraser c/a [civilian assistant]
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