Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burn of Wester Hœvdi | Burn of Wester Hœvdi Burn of Wester Hœvdi Burn of Wester Hœvdi |
Mr Thomas Humphrey. Gravinus Mr John Humphrey. Gravinus Mr Peter Peterson Sub Factor. Liorafield Cottage |
054; 054 | Applies to a stream rising nearly 1/2 a mile S. by W. [South by West] of "Sneug" & flowing in a South by west direction to its confluence with the sea at the south end of "Wester Hœvdi" |
| Hornalie | Hornalie Hornalie Hornalie |
Mr Thomas Humphrey. Gravinus Mr John Humphrey. Gravinus Mr Peter Peterson Sub Factor Liorafield Cottage |
054; 054 | Applies to a hillside situated to the south west of "Sneug" & between Sneug and "Wester Hœvdi." The Property of Mr Scott of Melby. |
| Little Kame | Little Kame Little Kame Little Kame |
Mr Thomas Humphrey. Gravinus Mr John Humphrey. Gravinus Mr Peter Peterson Sub. Factor Liorafield Cottage |
054; 054 | Applies to a shelf in a very high precipice rising very abruptly from the Sea Coast. Situated at the N.W. [North West] end of "The Hame." and a short distance N. [North] of the Geo of Roegar. on the Property of Mr Scott of Melby. |
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[Page] 24
Parish of Walls. -- Island of Foula, -- Shetland
[Signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Situation changed to 054 as Maps 054.02 and 054.03 are unavailable.
Ordnance Survey - Shetland county, OS Name Books - Shetland county - Volume 24 - Parish of Walls, OS1/31/24
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Walls.
Ordnance Survey - Shetland 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 Shetland, which is in the north of Scotland.