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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVE GEO | Cove Geo Cove Geo Cove Geo |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr G.Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr W.Taylor, Hawin |
088 | A creek in the coast on the South side of ''Brough of Birsay'', and at the w. [west] end of ''Little Brough,'' |
| LITTLE BROUGH | Little Brough Little Brough Little Brough |
Mr G.Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse Mr W. Taylor, Hawin. |
088 | A small narrow headland which is nearly detached from the south side of ''Brough of Birsay.'' It is on the east side of ''Cove Geo.'' The property of the Earl of Zetland. |
| BOW SKERRIES | Bow Skerries Bow Skerries Bow Skerries |
Mr H.Leask Boardhouse Mr G.Robson, late Teacher Birsay Mr W.Taylor,Hawin |
088 | A Group of L.W. [low water] skerries situated N. [North] of the N.E. [North East] corner of ''Brough of Birsay,'' and about ½ a mile N.W. [North West] of ''Point of Buckquoy,'' in the parish of Birsay. |
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[page] 7Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
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