Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERRYHOUSE | Ferryhouse | J.G.M Heddle Esqr [Esquire] of Melsetter George Sutherland P. Master, Longhope Charles Sinclair, Farmer Skerp | 122 | Applies to a Substantial farm house and offices Situated about 1/4 of a mile west of "Brims Ness" and the Same distance South of "The "Ayre" In former days communication with Orkney was kept up by ferrying between Brims and Caithness - "and this house at that period was an Inn" - the landing place was directly South of the farm, and from this fact it received its name |
| GREEN HILL | Green Hill | J.G.M Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter George Sutherland Longhope Charles Sinclair Farmer Skerp | 122 | Applies to a small portion of elevated ground, on its Summit is erected a flag Staff used for Signaling the Life boat crew when required for Service. Situated 1/4 of a mile west of Brims Ness The property of J.G.M Heddle Esqr [Esquire] Melsetter |
| ROTTEN LOCH | Rotten Loch | J.G.M Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter George Sutherland Longhope Charles Sinclair Farmer Skerp | 122 | A small fresh water loch Situated about 1/4 a mile S. west of Brims Ness and 1/4 of a mile South of Ferryhouse on the property of J.G.M Heddle Esqr [Esquire] of Melsetter |
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Parish of Walls Orkney
Signed A Davidson C.A
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.