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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTRA GEO | Castra Geo Castra Geo Castra Geo |
Mr H.Leask, Boardhouse, Mr G.Robson, late teacher Birsay Mr W. Taylor, Hawin |
088 | A Creek and landing place situated on the south side of ''Brough Sound,'' and about 1/8 mile S.E. [South East] of ''Burra Taing.'' |
| BURIAL GROUND [St Peter's Chapel] | Burial Ground Burial Ground Burial Ground |
Mr H.Leask, Boardhouse, Mr G. Robson, late teacher Birsay Mr W.Taylor, Hawin. |
088 | An ancient place of interment which is said to have been used in Connection with a Romish Chapel, the Ruins of which stands near the middle of the ''Burial Ground'' The Burial Ground appears to have been of the form of a square and is represented upon trace by a dotted line, which appears formerly to have been a stone wall. It is Situated near the east shore of ''Brough of Birsay.'' |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] Wiliam Fraser 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.