OS1/31/21/210
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brough | Pict's House [Remains of] Pict's House [Remains of] Pict's House [Remains of] Brough |
John Thomson Esqr of Houll James Georgeson Clerk to Sch. Bd [School Board] Mr Hector McKenzie Teacher Clothie Re-submitted - P. Fraser, Burraland J. Jarmson, Walls |
046.11 | A circular mound of Stones & Rubbish generally known to be the remains of a Pictish House: It has been Similar in Construction to the many other Broughs, or Pictish Strongholds in Orkney & Shetland: It is Situated on the Southeast Side of "Loch of Breibister", and a Short distance Southwest from "Brough:" Upon the property of Master Scott of Melby. The name "Burraland," which appies to a small hamlet about 1/4 mile to the north-eastwards, is said to be derived from this object, The name Brough of Burraland is sometimes applied to the remains, |
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[Page] 210Parish of Walls -- Shetland.
[signed] William Fraser C/a [Civilian assistant]
Brough [note] (This must have been a Brough, from the names near it, viz Brough, the house, and Burraland = Borg or Burg-land).
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