Volume contents
- 1 - Stronsay , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Stronsay , page 10
- 20 - Stronsay , page 20
- 30 - Stronsay , page 30
- 40 - Stronsay , page 40
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- 177 - Stronsay , page 177 (end)
- 178 - Stronsay , title page
- 179 - Stronsay , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROUGH [Lamb Ness] | Brough (Remains of) | 099 | The people in this district say that the circles are the remains of an ancient Brough | |
| LEITS OF LAMANESS | The Leits of Lambness | Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay | 099 | This name applies to a small portion of the South end of Lamb Ness which is partly covered with rough pasture and partly rocks on the West side is a small circle of small stones with grass interspersed with looks like the remains of some ancient building probably a Brough, Property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
| WHALE GEO | Whays Geo Whale Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay Re-submitted |
099 | This name applies to a long narrow creek situated on the South-west of Lamb Head It is surrounded on the North, East, and West, by rough precipitous banks The water is said to pass through underground from this Geo to Hells Mouth It is stated that a large whale got jammed in this creek and that the blubber was seen coming out on a cave on the opposite side. |
Continued entries/extra info
Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: James
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 24 - Parish of Stronsay, OS1/23/24
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Stronsay.
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.