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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BURGH HILL Burrow Hill
Burrow Hill
Burrow Hill
Burgh Hill
Johnstons Map of Orkney
Stat [Statistical] a/c [Account] of Scotland Mr. D. Peace, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. William Flett Airey Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Ad [Admiralty] Chart
099 This name is applied to a small hill, situated on the south east end of stronay about 1/2 a mile west from Burrow Head, the north and east sides of the hill is covered with rough heathy pasture, and is the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinshay.
GEO OF GUIR Geo of Guir Mr. D. Peace
Mr. A. Learmonth
Mr. John Forbes
099 This name is applied to a small creek, situated about 600 yards east from Burrow Hill, the banks are all very precipitous, and in places overhanghs.
GEO OF SEILLA Geo of Seilla Mr. D. Peace Mr. A. Learmonth Mr. John Forbes 099 This name is applied to a small creek, situated about 44 yards south east from Geo of Quir. the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinshay.

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