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Knugdale, Stronsay

Knugdale Stronsay built by Tom Drever as two identical halves for two of his sons but both sons died during WW1. The picture shows L to R
Isa Drever, Aggie Drever, Lillah Drever, Maggie Mowat, Sinkie and Tom. Sinkie on trike. Picture taken about 1920
Picture added on 25 September 2009 at 20:42
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Does anybody know the meaning of "Knugsdale" please?
Added by Jo Jones on 15 December 2012
Knugdale in Westray was the house built in the valley of the small round hill. I think it came from old Norse. Agnes Drever of Knugdale Stronsay was a daughter of Knugdale in Westray. I am her great grandson I used to stay in Knugdale in St. Ola.
Added by W.P.Drever on 14 January 2013
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