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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARWICK HEAD | Marwick Head Marwick Head Marwick Head Marwick Head Marwick Head Marwick Head Marwick Head |
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Mr George Moar Lea Breck Handbook to the Orkneys Admiralty Chart Robertson's Gaelic Topy [Topography] of Scotland Imperial Gazetteer |
088 | A very precipitous blunt headland the principal headland in the Parish of Birsay. it is situated on the west coast and about 2 miles south by west of ''Brough of Birsay'' & about 1 mile in length. The property of Earl of Zetland, |
| MID HOUSE | Mid House Mid House Mid House |
Mr John Taylor (& Occupier) Mr John Anderson Farmer Steadquoy Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 | A small farm dwellinghouse situated nearly ½ mile east of the extreme south end of ''Marwick Head'' and immediately north of ''Steddaquoy.'' Property of Occupier |
| STEDDAQUOY | Steddaquoy Steddaquoy Steddaquoy |
Mr John Anderson (Occupier) Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A small farm dwellinghouse with outhouses attached situated midways between ''Grudgar'' & ''Midhouse'' The property of Occupier, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 86
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.