Volume contents
- 1 - Birsay , page 1 (start)
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- 222 - Birsay , title page
- 223 - Birsay , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST QUOYS | East Quoys East Quoys East Quoys |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 | Applies to a small slated farm house with offices attached, situate about 55 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Northtown and about 70 chains S.W. [South West] of ''Bigging,'' the property of professor Traill Aberdeen |
| FLOTTA | Flotta Flotta Flotta |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 | Applies to a flat tract of R.P. [rough pasture] which the floods of winter frequently submerge, situate about ¼ of a mile N.E. [North East] of ''East Quoys,'' and about 30 chains N.W. [North West] of Northtown. A large ditch which, it is expected, will prevent this ground from flooding in future, is now in course of construction, |
| TUMULI [East Quoys] | Tumuli Tumuli Tumuli |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 | Applies to two small mounds, said to be ancient burial mounds, situate about 28 chains N.E. [North East] of ''East Quoys'' & about ½ mile N.W. [North West] of Northtown |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
The two last described objects are on undevided commonty,
[signed] William Gow 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.