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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOAGS OF BAGWA | Goags of Bagwa | Mr Robertson, Everton, Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan, Netherton, |
003 | Applies to several small creeKs in the flat rocK, into which the tide settles a little at low water. Is on the East side of the island. Includes one small opening called "Fallie Goe" |
| FALLIE GOE | Fallie Goe Fallie Goe Fallie Goe |
Mr Robertson, Everton, Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan, Netherton, |
003 | Applies to several small creeKs in the flat rocK, into which the tide settles a little at low water. Is on the East side of the island. Includes one small opening called "Fallie Goe" |
| PICT'S HOUSE (Remains of) [Stroma] | Picts House Picts House Picts House |
Mr Robertson, Everton, Malcolm Simpson Everton James Allan, Netherton, |
003 | There remains to be seen at the present day two of these ancient places of abode, on the Northern portion of the island, district of Netherton. The larger of the two is near the extreme north and Composed of a Cairn of Stones about 30 yds [yards] in diameter, and rising to a height of about 15 feet. The other is a small mound over grown with grass, on the margin of the sea banK fronting the "Goags of Bagwa" From these remnants of antiquity, it is evident that the island of stroma was inhabited by the ancient Britons, prior to the period of occupation by the Scandinavians. |
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Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness
Ordnance Survey - Caithness county, OS Name Books - Caithness county - Volume 2 - Parish of Canisbay, including the island of Stroma, OS1/7/2
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Canisbay, including the island of Stroma.
Ordnance Survey - Caithness 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 Caithness, which is in the north of Scotland.