Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH [Appietown] | Church Church Church |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Thomas Sinclair Esqr of Beboran Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
101 | A substantial Stone edifice but from appearances appear in a dilapidated condition, the building is plain and without the least signs of ornamented masonry, on the west end stands a small belfry about 2 ½ feet in height it contains about 300 sittings and devine service observed every sunday by the Revd. [Reverend] Mr Johnston It is the parish Church of Birsay & Harray, |
| APPIETOWN | Appietown Appietown Appietown |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Thomas Sinclair Esqr of Beboran Mr Donald Stephen, Farmer Norton |
101 | The name given to three farm houses situated between the F.C. [Free church] Manse and the church of Harray ¼ mile N.E. [North East] of Runnas and fully 1/8 of a mile S.E. [South East] of Cuppin Proprietors various, |
| MANSE [Free Church, nr Ovarakelda] | F.C. [Free Church] Manse F.C. [Free Church] Manse F.C. [Free Church] Manse |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Thomas Sinclair Esqr of Beboran Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
101 | A handsome dwelling house with garden and offices attached situated about five chains N.E. [North East] of "Overakelda" and the eastern extremity of the district of "Brough", the residence of the F.C. [Free Church] Minister of Harray and the property of the F. [Free]Church of Harray. |
Continued entries/extra info
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Ph. [Parish] of Harray -- Orkney
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Church: Note below Place entry: Roman Point
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.