Volume contents
- 1 - Hoy and Graemsay , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Hoy and Graemsay , page 10
- 20 - Hoy and Graemsay , page 20
- 30 - Hoy and Graemsay , page 30
- 40 - Hoy and Graemsay , page 40
- 50 - Hoy and Graemsay , page 50
- 60 - Hoy and Graemsay , page 60
- 70 - Hoy and Graemsay , page 70
- 80 - Hoy and Graemsay , page 80
- 85 - Hoy and Graemsay , page 85 (end)
- 86 - Hoy and Graemsay , title page
- 87 - Hoy and Graemsay , index
- 92 - Hoy and Graemsay , note on spelling
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN NOSES | Green Noses Green Noses Green Noses |
J.G. Heddle Esq. Melsetter Mr William Clouston, Joiner, Moness Mr James Robb, Farmer, Quoys | 112 | A prominent rocky point, situated near Lyre Geo about 1/4 mile N.W. of Bring Head. On the property of J.G. Heddle Esq. Hoy. |
| LYRE GEO | Lyre Geo Lyre Geo Lyre Geo |
J.G. Heddle Esq. Melsetter Mr William Clouston, Joiner, Moness Mr James Robb, Farmer, Quoys | 112 | A small cave embayed in a high cliff. It lies about a quarter of a mile N.W. of Bring Head, on the property of J.G. Heddle Esq. Hoy. |
| SWEINY GEO | Sweiny Geo Sweiny Geo Sweiny Geo |
J.G. Heddle Esq. Melsetter Mr William Clouston, Joiner, Moness Mr James Robb, Farmer, Quoys | 112 | A small indentation on the sea coast, situated about midway between Green Noses and Nose of the Bring. On the property of J.G. Heddle Esq. Hoy. |
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 10 - Parish of Hoy and Graemsay, OS1/23/10
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Hoy and Graemsay.
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.