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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNA GEO | Dunagua Dunagua Dunagua Duna Geo |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank Adopted |
088 | A small creek formed at L.W. [low water] Situated between ''Skeres Naquer,'' and ''Sowa skerry,'' and on the N. [North] side of ''Point of Nether Quina'' |
| SOWA SKERRY | Sowa Skerry Sowa Skerry Sowa Skerry |
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 | A high & low water rock situated between ''Duna Geo,'' and ''Reena Skerry,'' and in the parish of Birsay. |
| SHIP ROCK | Ship Rock Ship Rock Ship Rock |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr G. Matches Meikleplank |
088 | A flat rock visible at L.W. [low water] said to have got the name on account of a ship being wrecked upon it some years ago. It is situated a short distance N. [North] of ''Reena Skerry,'' in the Parish of Birsay. |
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[page] 16Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
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