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List of names as written	Various modes of spelling	Authorities for spelling	Situation	Description remarks
LOCK OF BANKS	Loch of Banks Loch of Banks Loch of Banks	Mr Donald Stephen, Norton Mr George Harvey, Banks Mr James Spence, Midhouse	094	A fresh water loch situated on the W. [West] side of the district of Greenay, and about ¼ mile SE. [South East] of Twatt, It is about ¾ mile long with an average breadth of about 10 chains, & is Chiefly the property of Professor Traill of Aberdeen,
LAPLAND	Lapland Lapland Lapland	Mr Donald Stephen, Norton Mr James Spence, Midhouse Mr William Spence, Bawks	094	A small dwelling house, situated in the N. [North] of the district of Greenay, about 4 chains N. [North] of Banks and about 15 chains N.NW. [North North West] from Airy, The property of Mrs M. Spence, Upper Bigging
GEO OF BANKS	Geo of Banks Geo of Banks Geo of Banks	Mr Donald Stephen, Norton Mr James Spence, Midhouse Mr William Spence, Bawks	094	A narrow deep ravine about 12 chains in length, situated in the N.W. [North West] of the district of Greenay, about 12 Chains W, [West] of Lapland, the property of Mr George Harvey Banks.

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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney

[signed] A.McDonald Corpl, R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]

Loch of Banks -- Italic Capitals

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