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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESGAR | Esgar Esgar Esgar Esgar |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy Joseph McKay Esq. Smithfield Mary Kirkness Occupier |
095 | A Small farm with offices attached Situated ΒΌ Mile North of "Smithfield" and the same distance East of Guilderhouse. the property of James Kirkness, North America. |
| TUMULI [Esgar] | Tumuli (Remains of) Tumuli (Remains of) Tumuli (Remains of) |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy Joseph McKay Esq. Smithfield |
095 | Remains of 2 mounds Said to be ancient burial mounds the mounds are of a conical Shape and Situated a Short distance South West of Esgar and 1/8 mile North of Stone of Whilcoe on the property of Mr Kirkness, N.A. [North America] |
| VIAS MOSS | Vias Moss Vias Moss Vias Moss Vias Moss |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy Joseph McKay Esq. Smithfield Joseph Oag Esq. Smithfield |
095 | This name is well known and applied to a soft mossy portion of Ground, Situated a short distance North of Smithfield and 1/8 mile South of Esgar Various propritors |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Tumuli -- O.E. [Old English]
Vias 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.