Volume contents
- 1 - Whalsey , page 1 (start)
- 10 - Whalsey , page 10
- 20 - Whalsey , page 20
- 30 - Whalsey , page 30
- 40 - Whalsey , page 40
- 50 - Whalsey , page 50
- 60 - Whalsey , page 60
- 70 - Whalsey , page 70
- 80 - Whalsey , page 80
- 90 - Whalsey , page 90
- 100 - Whalsey , page 100
- 108 - Whalsey , page 108 (end)
- 109 - Whalsey , list of prorietors
- 110 - Whalsey , title page
- 111 - Whalsey , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinni Clett | Quinni Clett Quinni Clett Quinni Clett |
Gilbert Gilbertson Laurance Lauranson Mr Nicolson Postmaster |
038.12; 038.05 | This name applies to two High-water Rocks situated between Pungie and Mill Goe |
| Mel Geo | Mill Geo Mell Geo. |
Gilbert Gilbertson Laurance Lauranson Mr Nicolson |
038.12; 038.05 | This name applies to a small creek on the western side of Sandwick |
| The Gaadri | Gathies The Gaadri |
Gilbert Gilbertson Laurance Lauranson Mr Nicolson |
038.12; 038.05 | This name applies to a smallRidge of Rocks on the Eastern side of Mill Goe and West side of Sandwick |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 52.
Parish of Whalsey
Shetland Island of Whalsay
Sheet 38 Plan 12 Trace 5
[annotation written against the name "Mell Geo" reads]
Möl shingle or pebble beach
Transcriber's notes
From different ink used the version of the names "Mell Geo" and "THe Gaadri" have been Re-submitted - this annotation being indicated in another name book.
Probable misspelling in the Authorities of the name "Lauranson" - likely to be "Laurenceson".
Ordnance Survey - Shetland county, OS Name Books - Shetland county - Volume 26 - Parish of Whalsey, OS1/31/26
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Whalsey.
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.