Volume contents
- 1 - Westray , page 1 (start)
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- 301 - Westray , title page
- 302 - Westray , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTRAY [island] | Westray Westray Westray |
Rev. George Smith Robert S. Stevenson, Clerk to Mr Traill James Logie, Postmaster Pierowall |
075 | The largest of the north isles of Orkney. It lies adjacent to Rousay, from which it is separated by a firth, eight miles broad, The isle is 13 miles long by about three broad, there are several good harbours but the best is Pierowall, where there is also a considerable village. Noltland Castle in Westray is a fine old ruin and dates from 1422 |
Continued entries/extra info
168 Westray Orkney
Page signed
"W. J. Poole"
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 26 - Parish of Westray, OS1/23/26
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Westray.
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.