Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANTICK SOUND | Cantic Sound Cantic Sound Cantic Sound See Authorities for Cantick in next page |
Charles Christian, Lightkeeper J. Stout, Tenant Misbister Edward E. Corrigall, Esqr. [Esquire] Kirbuster |
123 | Applies to the portion of sea between Cantichead Lighthouse and the Island of Swettia" until it joins Kirk Hope & Swetha Sound, The strong currents which runs at the rate of 8 to 12 miles an hour proves disasterous to shipping while running for shelter into Long Hope, from the Pentland Firth, |
| LIGHTHOUSE [Cantick Head] | Cantichead Lighthouse Cantichead Lighthouse Cantichead Lighthouse Lighthouse (Revolving White) |
Charles Christian Principal Lightkeeper Edward E. Corrigall Esqr. [Esquire] Kirbuster House John Stout, Tenant, Misbister |
123 | Applies to a substantial circular Lighthouse, erected 1858, It is 75 ft. in height and 175 feet above sea Level, a revolving White Light, flashing once in every minute, situate at the extreme S.E. end of South Walls and about 4 3/4 miles direct E. of Melsetter, The property of the Commissioners of the northern Lights, |
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.