Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELSETTER | Melsetter Melsetter Melsetter |
J.G. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] of Hoy Mr. George Sutherland Post-Master Mr. B. Smith Hurliness |
122 | A gentleman's residence situated in the Parish of Walls & Flotta having well kept ornamental ground's and extensive kitchen gardens. Commodous office-houses. The property & residence of J.G. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Hoy. |
| SALT NESS | Saltness Point Saltness Point Saltness Point Salt Ness |
J.G. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] of Hoy Mr. George Sutherland Post Master Mr. B. Smith Hurliness Adopted |
122 | This name applies to a flat looking point in North. Bay situated about 1/2 mile North East of "Melsetter" |
| SALTNESS | Saltness Saltness Saltness |
J.G. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] of Hoy Mr. George Sutherland Post-Master Mr. B. Smith Hurliness | 122 | This name is given to a District extending from about 20 Chains N.E. of "Melsetter" to the Burn of Summery Property of J.G. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] of Hoy. |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of Walls Orkney
Signed H Dunlop S.R.E.
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 25 - Parish of Walls, OS1/23/25
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Walls.
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.