OS1/23/16/42
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CHAPEL [island in Loch of Wasbister] | Site of Chapel | Mr. William Seatter, Saviskaill. Mr. Gibson, Langskaill. Hugh Craigie. |
085 | Applies to a small island situate in the Lock of Wasbister. It contains the site of an ancient chapel and was formerly connected with the mainland with stepping stones which are still visible under the surface of the loch. From the fact of deer horns, bones, coins etc. having been found on the site of the old chapel it is thought that a more ancient building existed there prior to the erection of the chapel. Col. Burrough proprietor |
| THE BURRIAN | The Burrien The Burrian |
Mr. William Seatter Saviskaill Mr. Gibson, Langskaill Hug Craigie Resubmitted |
085 | Applies to a small island situate in the Lock of Wasbister. It contains the site of an ancient chapel and was formerly connected with the mainland with stepping stones which are still visible under the surface of the loch. From the fact of deer horns, bones, coins etc. having been found on the site of the old chapel it is thought that a more ancient building existed there prior to the erection of the chapel. Col. Burrough proprietor |
Transcriber's notes
Descriptive Remarks appear to apply to both The Burrian and Site of the Chapel.The top name on the page is Nousty Sand, however this place is missing from the List of names as written. Nousty Sand is listed on page 46, and the details are entered there.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Muriel Rousay
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