Volume contents
- 1 - Birsay , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Birsay , page 10
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- 30 - Birsay , page 30
- 40 - Birsay , page 40
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDING STONE [S of Spurdagrove] | Standing Stone Standing Stone Standing Stone |
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 | An ancient standing stone situated about 6 chains south of Spurdagrove and midway between the taller mound place and the '' Loch of Isbister'' is about 3 ft [feet] in height by twentyfive inches in breadth |
| BURIAL GROUND [Spurdagrov ] | Burial Ground Burial Ground Burial Ground |
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 | A small patch of green pasture almost circular and about one chain in diameter said to be an animal burial Ground situated about ΒΌ mile west of Folster and about 1/8 of a mile south of ''Spurdagrove'' |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 146
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
Standing Stone -- O.E. [Old English]
Burial Ground -- G.T. [German Text]
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.