Volume contents
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- 148 - Kirkwall and St Ola , title page
- 149 - Kirkwall and St Ola , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAY OF KIRKWALL | Bay of Kirkwall | Mr Heddle Town Clerk Kirkwall Mr Bruce Town House Kirkwall Mr Peace Kirkwall | 108 | A spacious and well sheltered bay land locked by intricate entrances extending from Kirkwall to Quanter ness on the north west to head of Carness on the north. The shipping of the Port is very considerable. A new Iron Pier was erected a few years ago, at a cost of £11,000 for the convenience of passengers and the shipment of stock by the steamer. To this quay large vessels can safely moor and ship and discharge cargo at pleasure. |
| THE HOLMIE | The Holmie | Mr Heddle Town Clerk Kirkwall Mr Bruce Town House Kirkwall Mr Peace Kirkwall | 108 | A small island in the Peerie Sea, which is observed at High Water. |
Continued entries/extra info
Cromwell's Fort Mr Heddle Town Clerk Kirkwall Mr Bruce Town House Kirkwall Mr Peace Kirkwall
remains of
see other side
J Macrae Esquire Procurator Fiscal Kirkwall
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 12 - Parish of Kirkwall and St Ola, OS1/23/12
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Kirkwall and St Ola.
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.