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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CHAPEL [Hamar] | Site of Chapel Site of Chapel Site of Chapel |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr James Millar, Blinkbonnie Mr Magnus Spence, Bigging |
094 | The site of what is said to have been an ancient Romish Chapel, situated in the district of Greenay about 8 chains S.SW. [South South West] from Hammer, and about 20 chains N.NE. [North North East] from Northtown, Surrounding the site is a small patch of rough pasture which is said to have been used in connection with the Chapel as a Burial Ground, |
| BURIAL GROUND | Burial Ground Burial Ground Burial Ground |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr James Millar, Blinkbonnie Mr Magnus Spence of Bigging |
094 | Surrounding the site is a small patch of rough pasture which is said to hve been used in connection with the Chapel as a Burial Ground, The history of both objects is entirely lost; but it is supposed that they are of the same age and that they belong to same period prior to the reformation, they are on the property of Mr Magnes Spence of Bigging, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 171
Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] W Gow c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Site of Chapel -- G.T. [German Text]
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.