Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURN OF GUETH | Burn of Gueth Burn of Gueth Burn of Gueth |
D. Stephen, Norton, Birsay J.G. Johnson Vetquoy John Johnson, Brettavale |
095 | A, Small stream commencing 6. chains North East of Brettavale, and taking its course in a North westerly direction, flowing into the, Loch of Sabiston ¼ mile North East of Gilderhouse. |
| STONE OF WHILCOE | Stone of Whilcoe Stone of Whilcoe Stone of Whilcoe |
D. Stephen, Esq. Birsay J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy Joseph McKay Esq Smithfield |
095 | This name is well Known, and applied to the Boundary stone where, three parish's join. Viz. "Birsay" Harray & Sandwick, the Boundary Stone is situated 6. chains North of the. Post Office and 30 chains West, from the farm house of Handest, on the property of Mr. Flett, Handest, |
| HANDEST | Handest Handest Handest handest |
D. Stephen Esq Birsay J.G Johnson Esq Vetquoy Mr. Adam Flett Occupier Valuation Roll of Harray |
095 | A farm house and offices Situated ½ Mile East of Smithfield ad 8 chains South of Nistaben, the property of the Occupier. |
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Parish of Harray -- Orkney
[signed] George Calder
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.