Volume contents
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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OF COBBIE ROO | Castle of Cubbierow Castle of Cubbierow Castle of Cubbierow Castle of Cobbie Row |
James Mainland Owziebuss John Craigie Mr Reid Sousin Cobbie Row = Kolbein Hruga Orkneyinga Saga page LXXV 126 |
090 | This name applies to the remains of an ancient fortification situate about 10 chains S.W [South West] of the farmhouse of Boull. "The chief object of interest to the antiquarian" (in Viera) "is the ancient ruin called "the Castle of Cubbarrow" supposed to have been erected more than 700 years ago." - Orkney & Shetland Guide 1877. |
| CHAPEL (In Ruins) [nr Castle of Cobbie Roo] | Chapel (in ruins) Burial Ground |
James Mainland Owziebuss John Craigie Mr Reid Sousin Cobbie Row = Kolbein Hruga Orkneyinga Saga page LXXV 126 |
090 | This is an ancient building situate in graveyard, about 8 chains east of "Castle of Cubbierow" it is said to have been erected for Roman Catholic purposes but at what date does not seem to be really known. The graveyard is still in use. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Island of Rousay -- Orkney Isles
Transcriber's notes
Note below Place entry: (G.T.) [German Text]
Viera is an archaic name for Wyre.
A chain is a unit of length, 66 feet, 22 yards or 20 meters.
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.