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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYMA | Hyma Hyma Hyma |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby J Johnson Esq Beaquoy Mr David Sabiston Occupier |
095 | A dwelling house with a portion of arable land Situated ¼ mile North of Waterloo. and the Same distance East of Newbigging the property of Mr A. Ritch Upper Linnabreck |
| GLIMS MOSS | Glims Moss Glims Moss Glims Moss |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby J Johnson Esq Beaquoy Mr David Sabiston Hyma |
095 | Applies to an extensive portion of Soft mossy ground Situated ¼ mile East of Hyma and ¾ of a Mile North of Breckerhouse, Various propritors. |
| BURN OF BEAQUOY | Burn of Beaquoy Burn of Beaquoy Burn of Beaquoy |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby J Johnson Esq Beaquoy Mr David Sabiston Hyma |
095 | A Stream flowing in a westerly direction, rising about ¾ of a mile North East of Stara and flowing into the Loch of Sabiston ¼ mile West of Beaquoy farm house and about the Same distance North of Waird |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] G. Calder
Transcriber's notes
Glims Moss -- Roman Capitals
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.