Volume contents
- 1 - Shetland volume 3 , page 1 (start)
- 25 - Shetland volume 3 , page 25
- 50 - Shetland volume 3 , page 50
- 75 - Shetland volume 3 , page 75
- 100 - Shetland volume 3 , page 100
- 125 - Shetland volume 3 , page 125
- 150 - Shetland volume 3 , page 150
- 175 - Shetland volume 3 , page 175
- 200 - Shetland volume 3 , page 200
- 225 - Shetland volume 3 , page 225
- 250 - Shetland volume 3 , page 250
- 275 - Shetland volume 3 , page 275
- 281 - Shetland volume 3 , page 281 (end)
- 282 - Shetland volume 3 , title page
- 283 - Shetland volume 3 , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bretabister | Bretabister Brettabister |
Mr Pole Mr Hoseason Mr Irvine Johnston's Map |
030 | This name applies to a number of ruins Situated 15 Chains South of Bugg the property of Major Cameron Lerwick. It is in the district of Swinister |
| Southlee | Southlee South Lea |
Mr Pole Mr Hoseason Mr Irvine Johnston's Map |
030 | Applies to a small Crofters house on the west side of Dales Voe & 16 Chains South of Bretabister. property of Major Cameron It is in the district of Swinister |
| Hill of Swinister | Hill of Swinister | Mr Pole Mr Hoseason Mr Irvine Johnston's Map Valuation Roll Orkney & Shetland Guide 1878 |
030 | Applies to a hill west of South Lee & running parallel with the road from Mossbank to Lerwick property of Major Cameron |
| Crawsiller Knowe | Crawsiller Knowe | Mr.Pole Mr Hoseason Mr Irvine Estate Map |
030 | Applies to the prominent feature on the top of Swinister hill & near the South end Property of the above |
Continued entries/extra info
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Shetland -- Parish of Delting
Bretabister [Note] Either Breiđa-bústađr = Broad or wide farm (a very common name in Iceland)
or Bratta-bústađr = steep farm: (very probable in this case)
Hill of Swinster [Note] Svína-setr, swine pastures or Sveinn-setr or Sweyn's farm
Transcriber's notes
Situation has been changed to 030 as Map 030.03 unavailable.
Ordnance Survey - Shetland county, OS Name Books - Shetland county - Volume 3 - Parishes of Sandsting, Aithsting, Northmavine, Nesting, Delting, South Yell and Lunnasting, OS1/31/3
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Sandsting, Aithsting, Northmavine, Nesting, Delting, South Yell, and Lunnasting.
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.