Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRECKQUOY | Breckquoy Breckquoy Breckquoy |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Thomas Sinclair Esq, of Beboran Mr Donald Stephen, Farmer Norton |
101 | A small thatched dwelling house situated immediately east of Caperhouse 1/8 of a mile N.N.E. [North North East] of Yeldivill and fully 1/8 of a mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Garth the property of Mr P. Smith Bea |
| YELDIVILL | Yeldivill Yeldivill Yeldivill |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Thomas Sinclair Esq of Beboran Mr Donald Stephen, Farmer Norton |
101 | A substantial farm house with garden and offices attached, situated about ΒΌ mile south of "Garth" and about 1/8 of a mile south of Caperhouse the property of Mr James Johnston occupier. |
| TUMULI [S of Yeldivill] | Tumuli Tumuli Tumuli |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse Thomas Sinclair Esq of Beboran Mr Donald Sinclair, Farmer Norton |
101 | The remains of two ancient mounds said to have been ancient burial places which may be confirmed with the fact that close to them was discovered a stone Cist, they stand about 2 chains north of Yeldivill. the property of Mr William Isbister |
Continued entries/extra info
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Ph. [Parish] of Harray -- Orkney
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Tumuli: Authority Mr Donald Sinclair, Farmer Norton - in every other entry this has been Mr Donald Stephen.
Note below Place entry: O.E. [Old English]
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.