Volume contents
- 1 - Stromness , page 1 (start)
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- 156 - Stromness , title page
- 157 - Stromness , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK CRAIG | Black Craig Black Craig Black Craig |
Mr. Francis Taylor farmer Howe Mr. Peter Irvine farmer Lee | 106 | A hill and precipice about 3/4 mile in length, and about 1/4 mile in breadth; situated about three miles N.W. of "Stromness", and about one mile N. of "Breckness": the property of W.W.G. Watt Esqr. [Esquire] of Breckness |
| NEBLONGA | Neblonga Neblonga Neblonga |
Mr. Peter Irvine farmer Lee Mr. Francis Taylor farmer Howe Mr. Peter Irvine Roam. |
106 | A small rocky precipitous promontory; situated on the W. coast of "Black Craig", and about 1/4 mile N. of "Skrowa Skerry", the property of W.W.G. Watt Esqr. [Esquire] of Breckness. |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of Stromness Orkney
Skrowa Skerry Skrowa Skerry Skrowa Skerry Mr. Peter Irvine Tenant Room Mr Peter Irvine farmer Lee Mr. Francis Taylor farmer Howe
A narrow high and low water rock; situated close to the sea coast of "Black Craig", and about 1/4 mile N.W. of "Aglabar", in the Parish of Stromness.
Signed William Fraser C/A
Transcriber's notes
Under 'List of Names as written' is an entry for Skrowa Skerry on OS1/23/22/52 but no transcription data. Entered here on OS1/23/22/55 under 'Continued entries/extra info'.
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 22 - Parish of Stromness, OS1/23/22
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Stromness.
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.