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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SKERR HUWA Skerr Huwa
Skerr Huwa
Skerr Huwa
Mr James Philips Craiglands
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
088 A low water rock in connection with the High Water at ebb tides: It is Situated about 1/8 mile W. [West] of ''Point of Snusan,'' and about ¼ mile N. [North] of ''Choin.''
POINT OF SNUSAN Point of Snusan
Point of Snusan
Point of Snusan
Mr Henry Moar, Lea
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
088 A low blunt headland: Situated about ¼ Mile South of ''Earl's Palace,'' and about 1/8 mile east of ''Skerr Huwa,'' It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. On this point is erected a battery for the Artillery Volunteers.
CHOIN Choin
Choin
Choin
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr Henry Moar Lea
088 A Small pool formed at low water: It is Situated under H.W.M. [High Water Mark] and on the N.W. [North West] side of ''Vodrus.'' in the parish of Birsay.

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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney

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