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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOE DRUS | Vodrus Vodrus Vodrus Voe Drus |
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr H. Leask Boardhouse Mr Henry Moar, Lea Adopted |
088 | An open Creek in the coast which is dry at low water. It is Situated immediately N.W. [North West] of ''Saevar Howe'' and on the E. [East] Side of ''Choin.'' |
| BIRSAY BAY | Birsay Bay Birsay Bay Birsay Bay |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay Mr Henry Moar, farmer Lea |
088 | A large expance of Sea, indenting into the W. [West] side of the parish of Birsay: It is bounded on the W. [West] by a line from the South end of the Brough of Birsay to Marwick Head: on the N. [North] by the Brough of Birsay, and Brough Sound: |
| GARSON | Garson Garson Garson |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay Mr Henry Moar, farmer, Lea |
088 | A rocky Creek, ebbed dry at Low Water: It is Situated between ''Vodrus,'' and ''Stanesbar.'' |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 51Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Note below Place entry for Birsay Bay: (Roman Capitals)Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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