OS1/23/1/205
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CHAPEL [S of Housby] | Chapel (Site of) Chapel (Site of) Chapel (Site of) Chapel (Site of) |
Mr. J McKay Postman Dounby J. Johnson Esq. Beaquoy D Stephen Esq Norton Birsay John Johnson Esq. Housby Occupier |
095 | Said to be an ancient place of worship. and as no detailed history concerning it we can say little more regarding It, It is Situated on an elevated Spot of ground close to the East end of the Loch of Sabiston and ¼ mile South of the farm House of Housby the property of Mr. John Johnston Housby, There is no particular period assigned as that during which this Chapel flourished, but it is generally believed to have been prior to the reformation |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 205Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] George Calder C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, sue
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
