Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUSTOM HOUSE [Longhope] | Custom House Custom House Custom House |
James Cassie Principal George Sutherland P. M. [Postmaster] Longhope J.G.M. Heddle. Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter |
123 | Applies to a large substantial stone building, built in 1852, used as dwelling houses, and offices by the Officers of Customs, in Longhope, Situate about 1/4 of a mile N. of the Manse and about 1/8 of a mile W. of the Church, |
| RED KIRK (Site of) | Red Kirk Red Kirk Red Kirk |
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter G. Sutherland, Postmaster Longhope | 123 | Applies to the site of an ancient Church or Chapel, but no authentic information can be procured as to its origin or date, Situate about 1/8 of a mile S.E. of the Customs House, and about 1/8 of a mile N.E. of the Manse, on the pro- [property] of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter, |
| WATERINGHOUSE | Wateringhouse Wateringhouse Wateringhouse |
William Ross, Tenant J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter G. Sutherland, Postmaster |
123 | A small farm house with outbuildings attached situate immediately E. of the Customs House, and about 1/2 a mile S.E. of Longhope Post Office, The property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. [Esquire] Melsetter, |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of Walls Orkney
Signed Alex Chisholm 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.