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
- 60 - Birsay , page 60
- 70 - Birsay , page 70
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- 90 - Birsay , page 90
- 100 - Birsay , page 100
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POINT OF BUCKQUOY | Point of Buckquoy Point of Buckquoy Point of Buckquoy |
Mr G. Robson, late teacher, Birsay Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr W. Taylor, Hawin |
088 | A low promontory situated the N. [North] western extremity of the Mainland of Orkney, and separated from "Brough of Birsay". by "Brough Sound." It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
| BROUGH SOUND | Brough Sound Brough Sound Brough Sound |
Mr G. Robson, late teacher Birsay Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr W. Taylor, Hawin |
088 | A Rocky channel dry at low water, and separating ''Brough of Birsay'' from ''Point of Buckquoy.'' |
| BURRA TAING | Burra Taing Burra Taing Burra Taing |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late teacher, Birsay Mr W. Taylor, Hawin |
088 | A small narrow point visible at Low Water, and situated at the south west corner of ''Brough Sound'' |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
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.