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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURN OF REDGLEN | Burn of Red Glan Burn of Red Glen Burn of Red Glen Burn of Redglen |
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner Moness Mr William Manson, Rackwick Adopted |
112 | A mountain stream which rises in Red Glen flows in a northerly direction and crosses the road leading to Rackwick and where it ceases to receive this name it afterwards joins the "Ford of Hoy". |
| GLENS OF BROADIFACE | Glens of Broadiface Glens of Broadiface Glens of Broadiface |
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner Moness Mr William Manson, Rackwick |
112 | The name given to two small streams situated immediately West of "Picts Well" and falls into "The Ford of Hoy". In this case again occurs that he name "glens" is applicable to two streams! No definite explanation can be obtained for this system which is observed throughout the island of Hoy!! |
| RED GLEN | Red Glen Red Glen Red Glen |
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner Moness Mr William Manson, Rackwick |
112 | Applies to a hollow situated on the north side of Ward Hill and about 1 1/2 miles N.N.E. of Rackwick the property of Mr Heddle. |
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.