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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROUGH (Site of) [Otterswick Bay] | Brough (Remains of Picts' Fort) |
Rev Matthew Fisher, Parish Minister Oliver Drever, farmer, Quivals John Scott, clerk to Captain Horwood Walter Dennison, Westbrough |
081 | A large circular mound, the remains of a ancient Brough or Picts' fort, Situate on rising ground at the isthmus near the head of Otterswick Bay, which almost divides Burness into a separate island. it was evidently a large fortress or stronghold, having ramparts and ditches, but nothing remains on the surface but the track or mound; but underneath is a mass of rubbish, ashes and stones. There is no record or information to be had of the date or origin. On the property of Colonel Balfour. |
| SKELBRAE | Skelbrae | Rev Matthew Fisher, Parish Minister Oliver Drever, farmer, Quivals John Scott, clerk to Captain Horwood Edward Scott, occupier |
081 | A substantial farmstead situate about 1/2 mile N.W. of Lama Ness and 1/4 mile E. of Stratiegarth. Property of Captain Horwood of Westove. |
| TORNESS | Thorness Thorness Thorness Torness |
Rev Matthew Fisher, Parish Minister Oliver Drever, farmer, Quivals John Scott, clerk to Captain Horwood Re-submitted |
081 | Applies to a dwelling house situate on the E. side of the public road about 1 1/2 miles S. of Scar and 1/4 mile N.E. of Hermisgarth. The property of Captain Horwood of Westove. |
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 2 - Parishes of Cross and Burness and Lady, OS1/23/2
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Cross and Burness, and Lady.
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.