Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAEHEAD | Braehead Braehead Braehead Braehead |
J A Bruce Esqr Factor Kirkwall Mr J Gunn Gamekeeper Graemeshall Mr William Oddie Farmer Ayre Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanack (1877) |
115 | A substantial farm house with offices attached situated nearly ½ mile north of BrecKquoy (Lower) the property of Mr Brock Esqr. West greenland Caithness |
| LOWER BRECKQUOY | Lower Breckquoy Lower Breckquoy Lower Breckquoy |
J A Bruce Esqr Factor Kirkwall Mr J Gunn Gamekeeper Graemeshall Mr William Oddie Farmer Ayre |
115 | A farm house with extensive offices attached situated abouit ½ mile South of Braehead The property of A Sutherland Graeme Esqr. of Graemeshall |
| HOWES WICK | Howes Wick Howes Wick Howes Wick |
J A Bruce Esqr Factor Kirkwall Mr J Gunn Gamekeeper Graemeshall Mr William Oddie Farmer Ayre |
115 | Applies to a bay situated about ¼ mile East of "Lower BrecKquoy" and ½ mile S.W. [South Wes]t of Braehead |
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[page] 84 Ph [Parish] of Holm Orkney
[Signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 9 - Parish of Holm, OS1/23/9
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Holm.
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.