Volume contents
- 1 - Birsay , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Birsay , page 10
- 20 - Birsay , page 20
- 30 - Birsay , page 30
- 40 - Birsay , page 40
- 50 - Birsay , page 50
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- 221 - Birsay , page 221 (end)
- 222 - Birsay , title page
- 223 - Birsay , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICOL POINT | Nicol Point Nicol Point Nicol Point Nicol's Point Nicol's Point |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Newbigging Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 | A small point situated on the south side of the Loch of Boardhouse ½ mile north of Twatt and about ¼ mile east of Castlehill, |
| NEWBIGGING | Newbigging Newbigging Newbigging Newbigging Newbigging |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Mr William Spence Farmer Bigbreck Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill J Johnston Esq Vetquoy Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A small thatched farm house situated on the W. [West] side of the road leading to Boardhouse, ¼ mile N. [North] of Twatt and about ¼ mile south of Castlehill |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 100
Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: Note. The above names are on the property of The Earl of Zetland
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Note in red across entry (scored out) for Tumuli: A new description made.
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 1 - Parish of Birsay, OS1/23/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Birsay.
Ordnance Survey - Orkney 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 Orkney, which is in the north of Scotland.