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
- 60 - Birsay , page 60
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OF OYCE | Castle of Oyce Castle of Oyce Castle of Oyce |
Mr Leask Boardhouse Mr G Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr J Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 | A stack of rock about 60ft [feet] high close to the H.W.M [High Water Mark] and formed into an island about half tide. Situated at the east side of ''Oyce'' and at the south west side of ''Skea'' Is in the parish of Birsay. |
| SKEA | Skea Skea Skea |
Mr Leask Boardhouse Mr G Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr J. Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 | A precipitous headland on the sea coast about a ¼ of a mile in length situated about ¾ of a mile north of Swannay, and a short distance north east of Oyce. |
| BURN OF SWANNAY | Burn of Swannay Burn of Swannay Burn of Swannay Burn of Swannay |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse Mr G Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr J. Harcus Crustan Peaces Map of Orkney Guide to Orkney and Shetland and Directory |
088 | A double stream flowing in a westerly direction, out of Loch of Swannay and falling into the sea at Oyce. It passes between the Offices and Dwellinghouse of Swannay its length will be about 1½ miles. The Names applied to the above features are on the property of R. Brotchie Esq. of 'Swanney' |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart 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.