Volume contents
- 1 - Hoy, Graemsay, Walls , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Hoy, Graemsay, Walls , page 10
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- 40 - Hoy, Graemsay, Walls , page 40
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- 85 - Hoy, Graemsay, Walls , page 85 (end)
- 86 - Hoy, Graemsay, Walls , title page
- 87 - Hoy, Graemsay, Walls , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCARSA | Scarsa Scarsa Scarsa |
J.G. M. Heddle Esqr. of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner. Moness Mr William Manson Rackwick | 111 | Applies to a place in the cliff through which there is an access to the "Old Man of Hoy" and is the principle pass used in reaching the "Old Man". |
| STOURS KINORA | Stours Kinora Stours Kinora Stours Kinora |
J.G. M. Heddle Esqr. of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner. Moness Mr William Manson Rackwick | 111 | A remarkable cavity on the coast situated between "Scarsa" & "Burn of Rebitea" and forms one of the principal features on the west coast of Hoy. |
| TUAKS OF THE BOY | Tuacs of the Boy Tuacs of the Boy Tuacs of the Boy Tuaks of the Boy |
J.G. M. Heddle Esqr. of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner. Moness Mr William Manson Rackwick Adopted |
111 | The name given to a small point adjacent to the "Old Man of Hoy" and only separated from it by a small narrow neck of loose stones. |
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 11 - Parishes of Hoy and Graemsay and Walls, OS1/23/11
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Hoy and Graemsay, and Walls.
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.