Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURN OF BACKQUOY | Burn of Barkquoy Burn of Barkquoy Burn of Barkquoy |
G. Sutherland, P.M. [Postmaster] Longhope J. Laughton, Factor, Melsetter C. Sinclair, Tenant, Skerp, |
123 | A small stream flowing from Loch of Green Hill in the E.S.E. direction, and falling into Birsie Geo, |
| HILL OF WHITE HAMARS | Hill of the White Hammers Hill of the White Hammers Hill of the White Hammers Hill of White-hamars |
George Sutherland Postmaster, Longhope John Laughton, Factor Melsetter Charles Sinclair, Tenant Skerp Adopted |
123 | Applies to a low hill situated about 1/2 a mile S.W. of the Public School and about 3/4 of a mile E of Skerp, 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.