OS1/23/1/173
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENAY | Greenay Greenay Greenay |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr Magnus Spence of Bigging Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 | A district about one mile in length and breadth, situated on both sides, but chiefly on the N.E. [North East] side, of the public road leading from Smithfield to Twatt, about one mile NW, [North West] of the former and half a mile SE. [South East] from the latter. It comprehends a number of dwelling & farm houses and is in a fair state of Cultivation. |
| STONE CIST FOUND A.D. 1866 [Northtown] | Stone Cist Found A.D.1866 Stone Cist Found A.D.1866 Stone Cist Found A.D.1866 |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr Magnus Spence, Bigging Mr David Anderson, Gelderhouse |
094 | Twelve of these were found within an area of about 20 yards square, at a point in an arable field about 5 chaines E.SE. [East South East] of Northtown, about 12 years ago when the spot was in progress of Cultivation. They were all empty, Portions of what is believed to have been a Circular wall were also found at the same place. No conjecture is offered as to the probable period to which either of those objects have belonged, |
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[page] 173Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] A. McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
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