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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLSIDE | Hillside Hillside Hillside Hillside |
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield Mr Thomas Spence, Lower Lubady Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy Mr J. McKay, Postman, Dounby |
095 | A district nearly a mile in length situate on the N. [North] side of Burn of Hillside and on the SW. [South West] of Skelday Hill, comprehending the farm houses of Howalee, Upper & Lower Lubaday, Quarrybanks, Park, Farafield and Lower Skelday, with the arable lands attached thereto, Chiefly the property of Mrs Folster, Howalee & Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield, |
| LOWER SKELDAY | Lower Skelday Lower Skelday Lower Skelday |
Mrs Ann Spence, Occupier Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 | A farm house & offices situated on the S. [South] of the district of Hillside, about 13 chains SE. [South East] of Farafield and nearly the same distance S. [South] of Park, the property of Mrs Folster, Howalee, |
| QUARRYBANKS | Quarrybanks Quarrybanks Quarrybanks |
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield proprietor Mr Thomas Spence, Lower Lubady Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 | A small house situated in the N. [North] of the district of Hillside, about 9 chains SE. [South East] of Upper Lubaday & 11 chains E,NE. [East North East] of Lower Lubaday, the property of Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield, |
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.