Volume contents
- 1 - Birsay , page 1 (start)
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- 30 - Birsay , page 30
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUMULUS [Beaquoy Farm] | Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) |
Mr J McKay Postman Dounby J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy J Johnson Esq. Houseby |
095 | Said to be an ancient burial nound. Situated close to the farm Houses of, Beaquoy the mound has been excavated by the, Farmes there and Quantities of Burned and Charred bones were found, contained in a stone Cist of the common description, |
| BEAQUOY FARM | Beaquoy Beaquoy Beaquoy Beaquoy Beaquoy Farm |
Mr J McKay Postman Dounby J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy J Johnson Esq. Houseby Valuation Roll of Birsay (adopted) |
095 | Applies to a Substantial farm house with out offices Situated ½ mile South East of, Housby, and 3/8 of a mile North of Lower Mossetter the property of Messrs Copland Stromness, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 208
Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] George Calder 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.