Volume contents
- 1 - Birsay , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Birsay , page 10
- 20 - Birsay , page 20
- 30 - Birsay , page 30
- 40 - Birsay , page 40
- 50 - Birsay , page 50
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITALOO POINT | Whitaloo Point Whitaloo Point Whitaloo Point |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse. Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 | A rocky precipitous head land. Situated: immediately N.W. [North West] of ''Long Gloup,'' and about 1/8 mile N.E. [North East] of ''Cliff Geo.'' It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
| GLEBNA SKERRY | Glebna Skerry Glebna Skerry Glebna Skerry |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr G. Matches Meikleplank |
088 | A small flat rock visible at Low Water: It is situated about 1/8 mile N. [North] of ''Whitaloo Point.'' in the parish of Birsay. |
| LONG GLOUP | Long Glip Long Glip Long Glip Long Gloup |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay Mr G. Matches Meikleplank Re submitted & Form adopted in Shetland |
088 | A narrow precipitous Creek about ΒΌ mile in length: Situated on the east side of ''Whitaloo Point,'' and about an 1/8 mile N. of ''Kerra Glip.'' |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] William Fraser 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.