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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRUIDGAIR | Gruidgair Gruidgair Gruidgair Grketor |
Mr William Taylor (Occupier) Valuation Roll for Orkney Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A small farm dwellinhgouse in the district of ''Marwick'' situated a short distance south west of Steddaquoy and also a short distance north of ''Marwick Bay'' |
| CHOLDERTOW | Choldertow Choldertow Choldertow |
Mr William Taylor Gruigar Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 | A rocky point or headland on the sea coast close to the south end of ''Marwick Head'' and a ¼ mile west of Gruidgair |
| QUACKQUOY | Quackquoy Quackquoy Whackquoy Quackquoy |
Mr James Robertson Occupier Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton Orkney & Shetland Directory |
088 | A farm house with offices & situated an1/8 mile north east of ''Cumlaquoy'' and ½ mile west of Roseview, |
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[page] 87Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of Earl of Zetland
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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