Volume contents
- 1 - Hoy, Graemsay, Walls , page 1 (start)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUILAGS | Cuilags Cuilags Cuilags |
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner Moness Mr William Manson, Rackwick |
112 | A hill feature of a large size and the second highest point in the island of Hoy situated near the north western extremity of the island and about 1 1/2 miles N.W. from Ward Hill. The property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy. |
| SANDY LOCHS | Sandy Lochs Sandy Lochs Sandy Lochs |
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner Moness Mr William Manson, Rackwick |
112 | Applies to two small lochs of a sandy bottom from which evidently they receive their name situated midway between Cuilag and Ward Hill. The property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy. |
| WATER GLEN | Water Glen Water Glen Water Glan |
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner Moness Mr William Manson, Rackwick |
112 | The name given to a small stream which passes through a very small hollow and it would appear that the name given would be more applicable to the hollow than the stream, however it is not the case here and it often occurs throughout Hoy that "Glen" applies to a stream more often than to a "Hollow". |
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.