Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARRO SHUN | Parrosheen Parrosheen Parrosheen Parro Shun |
Mr Magnus Smith Queenalonga Mr. Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Mr Johnston of Vetquoy Re-submitted |
095 | A small loch situated a short distance west of The Shunan and close to Laxholm the property of Mr Robert Sinclair, Coynear. |
| NISTHOUSE | Nisthouse Nisthouse Nisthouse |
Mr Magnus Smith Queenalonga Mr Clouston occupier Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
095 | A large, and handsome stone building with garden and offices attached situated abo [about] 1½ miles eastwards of Smithfield Public School and 1 mile north of the Church of Harray Porprietrix Mrs. Clouston |
| KINGSHOUSE | Kingshouse Kingshouse Kingshouse |
Mr Magnus Smith Queenalonga Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Mr Johnston of Vetquoy |
095 | A farmhouse (thatched) with garden and offices attached fully ¼ mile to [the] south east of Nisthouse and ¾ mile e [east] of Laxhowe the property of W. Ward [Wardlaw?] Stromness |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 20
Parish of Harray -- Orkney
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 8 - Parish of Harray, OS1/23/8
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Harray.
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.