Volume contents
- 1 - Birsay , page 1 (start)
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENAY HILL | Greenay Hill Greenay Hill Greenay Hill Greenay Hill |
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy Mr James Taylor, Greenhill Mr Andrew Spence, Cuean |
095 | A large and conspicuous heath clad hill situated on the NE.[North East] of the district of Greenay, a short distance to the NW.[North West] of the district of Beaquoy and immediately SW. [South West] of the district of Durkadale, Chiefly the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
| BURN OF HILLSIDE | Burn of Hillside Burn of Hillside Burn of Hillside |
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy Mr Thomas Hourston, Hozen |
095 | A large mountain stream which gathers in the mossy hollow on the NW. [North West] side of the Kame of Corragall and flows in a W. [West] and NW. [North West] direction, to a point about 10 chains W. [West] from the N. [North] end of Glims Moss, where it changes its name to Burn of Durkadale, |
Continued entries/extra info
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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.