Volume contents
- 1 - Rousay , page 1 (start)
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- 264 - Rousay , title page
- 265 - Rousay , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACKSILLARS | Backsillars | Robert Logie Shepherd, Westness. John Craigie, Hullion. Mr. I. Inkster, teacher Sourin. |
089 | This name is applied to a narrow high water creek partly covered with shingle situate 3 chains S.W. from 'North Howe'. |
| CURLY GEO | Curly Geo | Robert Logie Shepherd,Westness. John Craigie, Hullion. Mr. I. Inkster, teacher Sourin. |
089 | Applies to a small creek similar to the above, situate immediately south of Backsillars & 17 chains N. from 'Brough'. |
| NORTH HOWE | North Howe | Robert Logie Shepherd, Westness. John Craigie, Hullion. Mr. I. Inkster, teacher Sourin. |
089 | This name is given to a small mound, said to be a brough, situate 15 chains S.E. from 'Seabra' & 20 chains N.W. from 'Brough'. |
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 16 - Parish of Rousay, OS1/23/16
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Rousay.
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.