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
- 70 - Birsay , page 70
- 80 - Birsay , page 80
- 90 - Birsay , page 90
- 100 - Birsay , page 100
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRUIDGAIR | Gruidgair Gruidgair Gruidgair Grketor |
Mr William Taylor (Occupier) Valuation Roll for Orkney Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A small farm dwellinhgouse in the district of ''Marwick'' situated a short distance south west of Steddaquoy and also a short distance north of ''Marwick Bay'' |
| CHOLDERTOW | Choldertow Choldertow Choldertow |
Mr William Taylor Gruigar Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A rocky point or headland on the sea coast close to the south end of ''Marwick Head'' and a ¼ mile west of Gruidgair |
| QUACKQUOY | Quackquoy Quackquoy Whackquoy Quackquoy |
Mr James Robertson Occupier Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Orkney & Shetland Directory |
088 | A farm house with offices & situated an1/8 mile north east of ''Cumlaquoy'' and ½ mile west of Roseview, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 87
Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of Earl of Zetland
[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.