Volume contents
- 1 - Aithsting and Sandst , page 1 (start)
- 25 - Aithsting and Sandst , page 25
- 50 - Aithsting and Sandst , page 50
- 75 - Aithsting and Sandst , page 75
- 100 - Aithsting and Sandst , page 100
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- 222 - Aithsting and Sandst , page 222 (end)
- 223 - Aithsting and Sandst , title page
- 224 - Aithsting and Sandst , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patchgirth | Patchgirth Patchgirth Patchgirth |
Andrew Umphray Esq. of Reawick Mr. Peter Thompson. Reawick Mr. Alexander Inkster. Reawick |
051.07 | Applies to a dwellinghouse situated a 1/4 of a mile south west of "Reawick House", and nearly the same distance west of "Croo-wall" The Property of Andrew Umphray Esq. "Reawick" |
| The Needles | The Needles The Needles The Needles |
Andrew Umphray Esq. Reawick Mr. Peter Thompson, Reawick Mr. Alexander Inkster. Reawick |
051.07 | Applies to high rocks in the sea situated nearly 1/2 a mile south of "Rea Wick" and a short distance N. E. [North East] of "Noup" |
| Noup | Noup Noup Noup |
Andrew Umphray Esq. Reawick Mr. Peter Thompson, Reawick Mr. Alexander Inkster. Reawick |
051.07 | Applies to a bold prominent headland on the coast situated 1/2 a mile south of Rea Wick, and immediately south west of "The Needles" The Property of Andrew Umphray Esq. "Reawick" |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 196
Parish of Sandsting Shetland
[Signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
The following is written below the entry for "Noup":-
"Norse Gnúpr {(G silent) a high coast cliff
Norse Gnípa { and often takes the form Neep or Neap in Shetland".
Ordnance Survey - Shetland county, OS Name Books - Shetland county - Volume 4 - Parishes of Aithsting and Sandsting, OS1/31/4
This volume contains information on place names found in the parishes of Aithsting, and Sandsting.
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.