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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARWICK HEAD | Marwick Head Marwick Head Marwick Head Marwick Head Marwick Head Marwick Head Marwick Head |
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Mr George Moar Lea Breck Handbook to the Orkneys Admiralty Chart Robertson's Gaelic Topy [Topography] of Scotland Imperial Gazetteer |
088 | A very precipitous blunt headland the principal headland in the Parish of Birsay. it is situated on the west coast and about 2 miles south by west of ''Brough of Birsay'' & about 1 mile in length. The property of Earl of Zetland, |
| MID HOUSE | Mid House Mid House Mid House |
Mr John Taylor (& Occupier) Mr John Anderson Farmer Steadquoy Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 | A small farm dwellinghouse situated nearly ½ mile east of the extreme south end of ''Marwick Head'' and immediately north of ''Steddaquoy.'' Property of Occupier |
| STEDDAQUOY | Steddaquoy Steddaquoy Steddaquoy |
Mr John Anderson (Occupier) Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A small farm dwellinghouse with outhouses attached situated midways between ''Grudgar'' & ''Midhouse'' The property of Occupier, |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 86Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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