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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTTO CASTLE | Rutto Castle Rutto Castle Rutto Castle |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 | A conspicuous high water Rock: situated close to the sea shore on the W. [West] side of ''Skipi Geo,'' and a short distance south of ''Stieten.'' in the parish of Birsay |
| STIETEN | Stieten Stieten Stieten |
Mr Leask, Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 | An oblong, precipitous, high water-rock situated immediately N. [North] of ''Rutto Castle,'' and Close to the sea shore on the W. [West] side of ''Point of Nether Quina,'' in the parish of Birsay. |
| POINT OF NETHER QUINNI | Point of Nether Quina Point of Nether Quina Point of Nether Quina Point of Nether Quinni |
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank (adopted) |
088 | A low blunt promontory Situated on the N.E.[North East] side of ''Skipi Geo,'' and about ΒΌ mile N.W. [North West] of Banks. It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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[page] 21Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
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