Volume contents
- 1 - Stronsay , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Stronsay , page 10
- 20 - Stronsay , page 20
- 30 - Stronsay , page 30
- 40 - Stronsay , page 40
- 50 - Stronsay , page 50
- 60 - Stronsay , page 60
- 70 - Stronsay , page 70
- 80 - Stronsay , page 80
- 90 - Stronsay , page 90
- 100 - Stronsay , page 100
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- 160 - Stronsay , page 160
- 170 - Stronsay , page 170
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIMMIS SKERRY | Gimmis Skerry Gimmis Skerry Gimmis Skerry |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Meil Postmaster Mr. Peter Rud Viewfield Stronsay |
092 | This name applies to a small Headland situated on the northwest end of Linga Holm It is covered with rough pasture. |
| OXNA GEO | Oxna Geo Oxna Geo Oxna Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Meil Postmaster Mr. Peter Rud Viewfield Stronsay |
092 | This name applies to a small creek situated on the west side of Linga Holm, about 200 yards north east of this creek is the site of a grave but it is not definitely known. The grave referred to is that of a body washed ashore a.d. 1875. |
| PARTAN TAING | Partan Taing Partan Taing Partan Taing |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Meil Postmaster Mr. Peter Rud Viewfield Stronsay |
092 | This name applies to a small point situated on the south west-side of the Island of Linga or Linga Holm, it is covered with rough pasture and is quite level. |
Continued entries/extra info
Page signed off: James Boyle [G A?]
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.