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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTDALE | Eastdale Eastdale Eastdale Eastdale Eastdale |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse William Spence Occupier Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 | A small dilapidated farm house situated about 1/8 of mile north of Newhall and about ½ mile West of ''Ravie Hill'' |
| NEWHALL | Newhall Newhall Newhall Newhall Newhall |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Mr William Leask Occupier Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A small slated farm house with garden and offices attached, situated about ¼ mile Westwards of Raviehall and about ¼ mile South West of ''Ravie Hill'' |
| TUMULUS [nr Newhall] | Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Mr William Leask, Farmer Newhall Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A circular mound said to have been an ancient burial place which may be confirmed with the fact that ashes and other substances denoting the same to have been used as a place of interment, were discovered during the process of excavation which took place about twelve years ago, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 98
Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: Note The above names are the property of the Earl of Zetland.
[signed] Kenneth Campbell 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.