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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNT MISERY | Mount Misery Mount Misery Mount Misery |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr Henry Moar Lea |
088 | A Small but conspicuous mound: Situated upon the ''Point of Snusan,'' and about ΒΌ mile N.E. [North East] of Choin: It is generally Known to be the Remains of a Tumulus: and this opinion may be verified by the fact of it being in all forms Similar to many of the well Known Tumuli in Orkney & elsewhere. It is upon the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
| TUMULUS [nr Mount Misery] | Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) |
Mr Leask of Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay Mr Henry Moar Lea |
088 | A slight eminence of a Circular form Containing Stones and rubbish Said to be the Remains of an ancient Tumulus: It is Situated a short distance South of ''Mount Misery,'' and upon the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 50
Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Note below Place entry for Tumulus: 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.