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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leeans | The Leeans The Leeans The Leeans |
Mr James Paton, Vatshoull Mr Laurence Simpson, Vaivoe Mr William Irvine, Challister |
039.01; 039.02 | A declivity situated between Gamlafield & Loch of Vatshoull and extending nearly ¾ mile in a S.SW. [South South West] direction from the east end of said loch. |
| Tumulus | Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus |
Mr William Irvine, Challister Mr Theodore Kay, Challister Mr Joseph Kay, Challister |
039.01; 039.02 | A curved oblomg mound about 24 yards long 10 broad and 8 feet high, situated about 4 chains north east of the houses at Challister said to be an ancient Burial mound. It appears to be composed chiefly of small broken stones, having the appearance of being burnt. There is no tradition relating to it. |
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[Page] 74.Parish of Whalsey
Shetland
[Signed] A.McDonald 2nd [Corpl] Corporal R.E. [Royal Engineers]
Transcriber's notes
In Descriptive Remarks for the name "The Leeans" the name "Gamlafield" is spelt "Gamla Vord" on following page & on 6" map (Shetland Sheet 39)Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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