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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUCE | Muce Muce Muce |
Mrs Johnston, Occupier Mr D. Stephen, Northtown Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse |
094 | A thatched farm house and offices attached situated in the district of Sabiston nearly ΒΌ mile E. [East] of Howan on the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
| KNOWE OF SMIRRUS | Knowe of Smirrus Knowe of Smirrus Knowe of Smirrus |
Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse Mr D.Stephen, Northtown Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse |
094 | A small knoll, Covered with rough pasture, situated about 14 chains E.NE. [East North East] of Muce, It is said to be artificial, and is beleived to be the remains of some ancient building - probably a Broch - but no information concerning the nature of it is obtainable, In appearance it resembles a very large tumulus, The stones used in building the farm house and offices at Howan were taken from the interior of this knowe, but so far as I can ascertain no trace of masonry was discovered in it, No Stone implements or remains of any interest have been foundl, |
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
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.