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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNA GEO | Dunagua Dunagua Dunagua Duna Geo |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank Adopted |
088 | A small creek formed at L.W. [low water] Situated between ''Skeres Naquer,'' and ''Sowa skerry,'' and on the N. [North] side of ''Point of Nether Quina'' |
| SOWA SKERRY | Sowa Skerry Sowa Skerry Sowa Skerry |
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 | A high & low water rock situated between ''Duna Geo,'' and ''Reena Skerry,'' and in the parish of Birsay. |
| SHIP ROCK | Ship Rock Ship Rock Ship Rock |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr G. Matches Meikleplank |
088 | A flat rock visible at L.W. [low water] said to have got the name on account of a ship being wrecked upon it some years ago. It is situated a short distance N. [North] of ''Reena Skerry,'' in the Parish of Birsay. |
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.