Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWE OF YESKO | Knowe of Yesko Knowe of Yesko Knowe of Yesko |
D. Stephen Esq Birsay J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy John Johnson Esq. Brettavale |
095 | Applies to a mound said to be an ancient burial mound. It is of a conical shape & situated 1/8 mile south East of Newcastle, and ½ mile North East of "York, on the property of John Johnson, Brettavale, |
| DILLY | Dilly Dilly Dilly Dilly |
D. Stephen Esq Birsay J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy Miss Jane King Occupier Valuation Roll of Harray. |
095 | Applies to a dwelling house situated between, Brettavale, and London and ¼ mile west of View Cottage, the property, of Mr James Flett Handest. |
| TUMULUS [Dilly] | Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) Tumulus (Remains of) |
D. Stephen Esq Birsay J.G. Johnston Esq. Vetquoy Mr James Flett Handest |
095 | Said to be the remains of an ancient burial mound. Situated near "Dilly" and 6 chains North of London on the property of James Flett Handest |
Continued entries/extra info
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Parish of Harray -- Orkney
[signed] George Calder C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Note below Knowe of Yesko: (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.