OS1/23/17/78
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKERRABRAE | Skerrabrae Skerrabrae Skerrabrae |
Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] C Clouston, Sandwick. John G. Johnston Esq. [Esquire] Vetquoy Mr. George Spence, Garricot | 094 | On the South side of the "Bay of Skaill" and 15 "Chains west by north from the "House of Skaill are the ruins of a Picts House known by the name of Skorra??? within the walls are to be seen large Slabs of Stone, placed on edge in a regular form, but for what purpose they were used, It is doubtful to say, there are also connected with the building under ground passages which are said to be places of security, the late, W. W. Watt Esq [Esquire] Kierfiold on several occasions found articals within the building and considered them to be of great antiquity; which at present are in the 'House of Skaill' |
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Parish of Sandwick OrkneySigned: George Calder C/A
Transcriber's notes
The name of the Picts house mentioned in the fourth line down in the column headed 'General Observations, etc' cannot be fully read.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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