Volume contents
- 1 - Birsay , page 1 (start)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPEL (In Ruins) [N of Howe] | Chapel (remains of) Chapel (remains of) Chapel (remains of) |
Mr David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 | The remains of an ancient chapel situated on the coast about ½ mile north of Howe and ½ mile south of Gruidgair and close to high water mark there is no tradition wether can any information be gleaned respecting its origin but that it is an antiquity of a very early date is a well Known fact, It is generally believed to belong to a period prior to the reformation, There is also a disused burial ground surrounding it which is considered to be coeval with the chapel |
| BURIAL GROUND [chapel, N of Howe] | Burial Ground Burial Ground Burial Ground |
Mr. David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor Geoth |
094 | There is also a disused burial ground surrounding it [the chapel] which is considered to be coeval with the chapel. |
| NETHER SKAILL | Nether Skaill Nether Skaill Nether Skaill |
Mr David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 | A thatched farm house with offices attached situated about ¼ mile E S E [East South East] of Flaws and about ¾ mile N.E. [North East] of "Howe" |
| KNOWE OF FLAWS | Knowe of Flaws Knowe of Flaws Knowe of Flaws |
Mr David Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor of Geo |
094 | Applies to a small Knoll said to be an ancient burial mound situated in a small inclosure - ¼ mile S W [South West] of Nether Skaill and ¼ mile south of Flaws no remains have been discovered in it, no excavation having taken place The above names are on the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
Note: The above names are on the property of the Earl of Zetland.
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Chapel -- G T [German Text]
Burial Ground -- G T [German Text]
Knowe of Flaws -- O.E. [Old English]
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.