OS1/23/1/9
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTRA GEO | Castra Geo Castra Geo Castra Geo |
Mr H.Leask, Boardhouse, Mr G.Robson, late teacher Birsay Mr W. Taylor, Hawin |
088 | A Creek and landing place situated on the south side of ''Brough Sound,'' and about 1/8 mile S.E. [South East] of ''Burra Taing.'' |
| BURIAL GROUND [St Peter's Chapel] | Burial Ground Burial Ground Burial Ground |
Mr H.Leask, Boardhouse, Mr G. Robson, late teacher Birsay Mr W.Taylor, Hawin. |
088 | An ancient place of interment which is said to have been used in Connection with a Romish Chapel, the Ruins of which stands near the middle of the ''Burial Ground'' The Burial Ground appears to have been of the form of a square and is represented upon trace by a dotted line, which appears formerly to have been a stone wall. It is Situated near the east shore of ''Brough of Birsay.'' |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 9Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] Wiliam Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
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Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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