Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWE OF BOSQUOY | Knowe of Bosquoy Knowe of Bosquoy Knowe of Bosquoy |
Mr Magnus Smith Queenalonga Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Mr. Johnston of Vetquoy |
095 | The remains of an ancient brough situated on the north side of the "Loch of Bosquoy" and about 1 mile south of Nisthouse interna [internally] it consists of a mass of loose stones and rub [rubbish and] stands about 30 feet above the surface and covered with grass nothing in particular have been found in it |
| LOCH OF BOSQUOY | Loch of Bosquoy Loch of Bosquoy Loch of Bosquoy |
Mr Magnus Smith Queenalonga Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Mr Johnston of Vetquoy |
095 | A large loch situated about ¾ mile north of the Church of Harray ¼ mile east of Heath Cottage Proprietors various. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Harray -- Orkney
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Notes
Knowe of Bosquoy: O.E. [Old English]
Loch of Bosquoy: (Italic Capitals)
Words lost in fold of page.
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.