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
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leeans | The Leeans The Leeans The Leeans |
Mr James Paton, Vatshoull Mr Laurence Simpson, Vaivoe Mr William Irvine, Challister |
039.01; 039.02 | A declivity situated between Gamlafield & Loch of Vatshoull and extending nearly ¾ mile in a S.SW. [South South West] direction from the east end of said loch. |
| Tumulus | Tumulus Tumulus Tumulus |
Mr William Irvine, Challister Mr Theodore Kay, Challister Mr Joseph Kay, Challister |
039.01; 039.02 | A curved oblomg mound about 24 yards long 10 broad and 8 feet high, situated about 4 chains north east of the houses at Challister said to be an ancient Burial mound. It appears to be composed chiefly of small broken stones, having the appearance of being burnt. There is no tradition relating to it. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 74.
Parish of Whalsey
Shetland
[Signed] A.McDonald 2nd [Corpl] Corporal R.E. [Royal Engineers]
Transcriber's notes
In Descriptive Remarks for the name "The Leeans" the name "Gamlafield" is spelt "Gamla Vord" on following page & on 6" map (Shetland Sheet 39)
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.