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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OF OYCE | Castle of Oyce Castle of Oyce Castle of Oyce |
Mr Leask Boardhouse Mr G Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr J Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 | A stack of rock about 60ft [feet] high close to the H.W.M [High Water Mark] and formed into an island about half tide. Situated at the east side of ''Oyce'' and at the south west side of ''Skea'' Is in the parish of Birsay. |
| SKEA | Skea Skea Skea |
Mr Leask Boardhouse Mr G Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr J. Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 | A precipitous headland on the sea coast about a ¼ of a mile in length situated about ¾ of a mile north of Swannay, and a short distance north east of Oyce. |
| BURN OF SWANNAY | Burn of Swannay Burn of Swannay Burn of Swannay Burn of Swannay |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse Mr G Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr J. Harcus Crustan Peaces Map of Orkney Guide to Orkney and Shetland and Directory |
088 | A double stream flowing in a westerly direction, out of Loch of Swannay and falling into the sea at Oyce. It passes between the Offices and Dwellinghouse of Swannay its length will be about 1½ miles. The Names applied to the above features are on the property of R. Brotchie Esq. of 'Swanney' |
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[page] 4Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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