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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of Tumulus | Tumulus (Site of) Tumulus (Site of) Tumulus (Site of) |
Mr Gilbertson, Carpenter, Sandwick Mr Hector Rendall Sandwick Mr James Jameson Sandwick |
038.12; 038.06 | This object, which was removed in 1870, was situated about 30 yards to the eastward of the dwellinghouse at Whirlie, in the north side of the vegetable garden attached to that house. Prior to its removal it presented the appearance of a small conical Knoll. It was composed chiefly of burnt stones broken small. |
| Stone Cist, Urns and Stone Implements found A.D 1871 | Stone Cist,Urns and Stone Implement found A.D.1870 | Mr G.Gilbertson, Sandwick Mr Hector Rendall, Whirlie Mr James Jameson Sandwick |
038.12; 038.06 | About the centre of it, and on a level with the ordinary surface, a stone Cist, about 2 feet long 1 foot broad & 1 foot deep, containing two empty urns, and a stone implement about 1 foot 6 inches in length, & 3 inches in breadth, having a round handle and tapering toward the point and edges, was found. One of the urns was made of steatite, the other which was about 2 inches thick and of the flowerpot pattern, of earthen-ware. They both crumbled to pieces after a short exposure to the air |
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[Page] 54Parish of Whalsey, Shetland.
[Page signed] A McDonald 2nd Corpl [Corporal] R.E. [Royal Engineers]
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In the column "Various Modes of Spelling" the word "Implement" is in the singular but it appears as "Implements" (plural) on the map. Descriptive remarks also indicate singular.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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