Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairn | Cairn Cairn Cairn |
Mr William Umphrey, Harrier Mr Thomas Humphrey, Gravins Mr John Humphrey Gravins |
054 | A heap of stones and rubbish situated in an arable field about 60 yards S.E. [South East] of the northernmost of the two houses known by the name of "Harrier," I was informed by Mr William Umphrey, the first authority, that about 10 years ago, a former occupier, now resident in Hametoun, while reusing stones from this Cairn found an earthenware vessel, in shape and size resembling a "2 gallon Dutch pot." but on applying to this person he denied all knowledge of it, I am inclined to think, however, that a vessel (which doubtless must have been an Urn) was found, and that the man's denial of its discovery was due to some superstitious idea, |
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Parish of Walls, -- Foula, -- Shetland,
[Signed] A. McDonald 2nd Corpl R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers]
Transcriber's notes
Situation changed to 054 as Map 054.06 unavailable.
Ordnance Survey - Shetland county, OS Name Books - Shetland county - Volume 24 - Parish of Walls, OS1/31/24
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Walls.
Ordnance Survey - Shetland county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Shetland, which is in the north of Scotland.