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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWES OF LINGRO | Knowes of Lingro Knowes of Lingro Knowes of Lingro |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay John Spence Esq of Fea |
088 | Three small mounds supposed to be ancient places of interment situated about a ¼ of a mile N.W. [North West] of ''Fia'' and about the same distance east of Original Secession Manse. On the property of John Spence Esq of ''Fia'' |
| SWANNAY | Swanney Swanney Swanney Swannay Swannay |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay John Spence Esq of Fea Peaces Map of Orkney Guide to Orkney & Shetland & Directory |
088 | Applies to extensive farm-offices situated close to the west of the public Road and about 1 mile east of the Original secession Manse. The dwellinghouse is situated a short distance N.E. [North East] of the Offices. The property of John Spence Esq of ''Fia'' |
| FIA | Fia Fia Fia |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay John Spence Esq of Fea |
088 | Farmhouse & offices in the District of Above-the-Hill situated ½ a mile SW [South West] of ''Swanney'' and about the same distance east of the Original secession Manse. The property of Occupier. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Note below Place entry for Knowes of Lingro: O.E. (Old English)
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.