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BIRSAY |
Birsay
Birsay
Birsay
Birsay
Birsay
Birsay
Birsay |
Stat a/c [Statistical Account] of Scotland
Imp. [Imperial] Gazetteer of Scotland
Oliver & Boyds Edinburgh Almanac
Peace's Orkney Directory
Orkney & Shetland Directory
Johnston's Map of Orkney
John A Bruce Esq Sheriff Clerk Kirkwall |
088; 089; 094; 095 |
A parish containing a post office of its own name, in the North West of the mainland of Orkney. It is bounded on the North & West by the Atlantic Ocean on the east by Evie & on the South by Sandwick and Harray. This parish is in the presbytery of Cairston & Synod of Orkney
There is no detached part of this parish locally situated within the boundary of any other parish nor is there any detached part of any other parish locally situated within the boundary of this one. It contains about 19779 Statute acres.. |
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RAMLY GEO |
Ramly Geo
Ramly Geo
Ramly Geo |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G Robson Late Teacher Birsay
Mr J Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 |
Applies to a Creek on the north coast of ''Birsay'' about a ¼ mile north east of ''Venibar'' and a short distance west of Little Ramly Geo. |
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LITTLE RAMLY GEO |
Little Ramly Geo
Little Ramly Geo
Little Ramly Geo |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G Robson, Late Teacher Birsay
Mr J. Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 |
A narrow creek on the north coast of ''Birsay'' a short distance east of ''Ramly Geo.'' |
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OYCE |
Oyce
Oyce
Oyce |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr J. Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 |
A flat rocky bay situated at the junction of ''Burn of Swannay'' with the sea, and nearly 1 mile north by east of ''Venibar'' and also a short distance south west of ''Skea'' |
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CASTLE OF OYCE |
Castle of Oyce
Castle of Oyce
Castle of Oyce |
Mr Leask Boardhouse
Mr G Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr J Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 |
A stack of rock about 60ft [feet] high close to the H.W.M [High Water Mark] and formed into an island about half tide. Situated at the east side of ''Oyce'' and at the south west side of ''Skea'' Is in the parish of Birsay. |
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SKEA |
Skea
Skea
Skea |
Mr Leask Boardhouse
Mr G Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr J. Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 |
A precipitous headland on the sea coast about a ¼ of a mile in length situated about ¾ of a mile north of Swannay, and a short distance north east of Oyce. |
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BURN OF SWANNAY |
Burn of Swannay
Burn of Swannay
Burn of Swannay
Burn of Swannay |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr J. Harcus Crustan
Peaces Map of Orkney
Guide to Orkney and Shetland and Directory |
088 |
A double stream flowing in a westerly direction, out of Loch of Swannay and falling into the sea at Oyce. It passes between the Offices and Dwellinghouse of Swannay its length will be about 1½ miles.
The Names applied to the above features are on the property of R. Brotchie Esq. of 'Swanney' |
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[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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SMA' SKERRY |
Sma' Skerry
Sma' Skerry
Sma' Skerry |
Mr G Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr H Leask, Boardhouse
Mr W. Folster Brencherhouse |
088 |
A Small rock, which is partly above H.W.M. [High Water Mark] and situated at the N.W. [North West] Corner of '' Brough of Birsay,'' also in the parish of Birsay, and at the N. [North] end of ''Leascru.'' |
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CLOUNA BER |
Clonna Bar
Clonna Bar
Clonna Bar
Clouna Ber |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr W. Folster, Brencherhouse
Re-submitted |
088 |
A point of Rock below H.W.M. [High Water Mark] and Situated immediately at the N. [North] end of ''Leascru,'' and a short distance E. [East] of Sma' Skerry. |
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LEASCRU |
Leascru
Leascru
Leascru |
Mr G Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr W. Folster Brencherhouse |
088 |
A flat Rock chiefly above H.W.M. [High Water Mark] and about 1/8 mile in length by about 1/16 in breadth. Situated at the N.W. [North west] Corner of ''Brough of Birsay.'' |
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[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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BROUGH HEAD |
Brough Head
Brough Head
Brough Head |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr W. Folster, Brencherhouse |
088 |
A blunt precipitous headland Situated at the N. [North] Western extremity of the mainland of Orkney, and forming the w. [West] side of ''Brough of Birsay'' It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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WALTER REID'S HOLE |
Walter Reid's Hole
Walter Reid's Hole
Walter Reid's Hole |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr W. Folster, Brencherhouse |
088 |
A narrow opening from the Surface of the ground into a natural underground passage leading to the H.W.M [High Water Mark]: The passage which is a very narrow and dangerous one, is about fifty yards in length, and Situated upon ''Brough Head'' It is said to have got the name from an apprentice Mason who took Shelter in it, at the time the Earl's palace was erected, and who was pursued and killed in the cave. |
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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,'' |
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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. |
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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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BROUGH OF BIRSAY |
Brough of Birsay
Brough of Birsay
Brough of Birsay |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G.Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr W. Folster Brencherhouse |
088 |
From Barrys Orkney Islands 1805
A small portion of pretty high land which the force of the ocean has broken off from the Mainland, and formed into a separate island, to which there is access by land only at low water. From the remains of a wall yet to be seen on the land side, and the marks of some Huts within it, there is much reason to believe that as the name Brough imports, It must have been, like some other through the islands, what may be denominated a rock fortification. In a later period it served a very different purpose, as there are the Remains of a chapel said to have been dedicated to St. Peter which like its fellow in the Burgh of Deerness, was till of late a place of pilgrimage etc. This island is Situated at the north western extremity of the mainland of Orkney, and is the property of the Earl of Zetland. In the parish of Birsay |
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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.'' |
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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.'' |
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[signed] Wiliam Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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ST PETER'S CHAPEL |
St Peter's Chapel (in Ruins)
St Peter's Chapel (in Ruins)
St Peter's Chapel (in Ruins)
St Peter's Chapel (in Ruins) |
Mr H.Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G.Robson, late teacher Birsay
Mr W. Taylor farmer, Hawin
Statistical Account of Scotd. [Scotland] |
088 |
The Remains of a Romish Chapel Said to have been dedicated to St Peter: It is situated near the middle of an ancient Burial Ground, Said to have been planted about the Same period as the Chapel. These objects are situated near the sea shore of the east side of the Brough of Birsay upon the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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POINT OF BUCKQUOY |
Point of Buckquoy
Point of Buckquoy
Point of Buckquoy |
Mr G. Robson, late teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr W. Taylor, Hawin |
088 |
A low promontory situated the N. [North] western extremity of the Mainland of Orkney, and separated from "Brough of Birsay". by "Brough Sound." It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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BROUGH SOUND |
Brough Sound
Brough Sound
Brough Sound |
Mr G. Robson, late teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr W. Taylor, Hawin |
088 |
A Rocky channel dry at low water, and separating ''Brough of Birsay'' from ''Point of Buckquoy.'' |
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BURRA TAING |
Burra Taing
Burra Taing
Burra Taing |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late teacher, Birsay
Mr W. Taylor, Hawin |
088 |
A small narrow point visible at Low Water, and situated at the south west corner of ''Brough Sound'' |
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LEASKNA GEO |
Leaskna Geo
Leaskna Geo
Leaskna Geo |
Mr. H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr. G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr. W. Taylor, Hawin |
088 |
A small Creek formed at L.W. [Low Water] It is situated on the
N. [North] side of the "point of Buckquoy," and about ½ a mile E. [East] of "Bow Skerries." |
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LONGA BER |
Longa Bar
Longa Bar
Longa Bar
Longa Ber |
Mr. H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr. G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr. W. Taylor, Hawin.
Re-submitted |
088 |
A point of Rock visible at low water: It is situated immediately N [North] of. Geo of Longaber, and N. [North] of the N.E. [North East] corner of "Point of Buckquoy." |
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GEO OF LONGABER |
Geo of Longabar
Geo of Longabar
Geo of Longabar
Geo of Longaber |
Mr. G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr. H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr. W. Taylor, Hawin
Re-submitted |
088 |
A small, narrow, Creek formed at L.W [Low Water]; Situated immediately South of "Longa Ber," and at the N.E. [North east] Corner of Point of Buckquoy." |
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COIPITEN |
Coipiten
Coipiten
Coipiten |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse.
Mr G. Robson, teacher, Birsay.
Mr George Matches, Meikleplank |
088 |
A Small conspicuous rock visible at high water: It is situated a short distance N.W. [North West] of ''Point of Nether Quinna:'' in the parish of Birsay. |
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HUNDI GAR |
Hundi Gar
Hundi Gar
Hundi Gar |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse.
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr George Matches Meikleplank |
088 |
A small oblong L.W. [low water] Rock Situated in the parish of Birsay and a short distance N.W. [North West] of ''Coipiten.'' |
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SKERES NAQUER |
Skeres Naquer
Skeres Naquer
Skeres Naquer |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr George Matches Meikleplank |
088 |
A point of Rock partly under H.W.M. [high water mark] situated a short distance N. [North] of ''Point of Nether Quina,'' and immediately w. [west] of ''Dunaqua,'' |
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DUNA GEO |
Dunagua
Dunagua
Dunagua
Duna Geo |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank
Adopted |
088 |
A small creek formed at L.W. [low water] Situated between ''Skeres Naquer,'' and ''Sowa skerry,'' and on the N. [North] side of ''Point of Nether Quina'' |
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SOWA SKERRY |
Sowa Skerry
Sowa Skerry
Sowa Skerry |
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 |
A high & low water rock situated between ''Duna Geo,'' and ''Reena Skerry,'' and in the parish of Birsay. |
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SHIP ROCK |
Ship Rock
Ship Rock
Ship Rock |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches Meikleplank |
088 |
A flat rock visible at L.W. [low water] said to have got the name on account of a ship being wrecked upon it some years ago. It is situated a short distance N. [North] of ''Reena Skerry,'' in the Parish of Birsay. |
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REENA SKERRY |
Reena Skerry
Reena Skerry
Reena Skerry |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 |
A point of Rock visible at Low Water, a small portion of which is visible at high water It is situated between ''Point of Too,'' and '' Sowa Skerry,'' |
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POINT OF TOO |
Point of Too
Point of Too
Point of Too |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 |
A point of Rock visible at L.W. [low water] It is situated between ''Bouldro'' and '' Reena Skerry.'' |
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BOULDROW |
Bouldrow
Bouldrow
Bouldrow |
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Matches, MeikleplanL |
088 |
A small narrow creek formed at Low Water, and situated between ''Pula Ber'' and ''Point of Too.'' |
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PULA BER |
Pula Bar
Pula Bar
Pula Bar
Pula Ber |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, Teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches Meikleplank
Re-submitted |
088 |
A small narrow point of rock visible at L.W. [low water] It is situated immediately east of ''Bouldrow.'' |
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HESTA GEO |
Hesta Geo
Hesta Geo
Hesta Geo |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches Meikleplank |
088 |
A Rocky Creek situated about 1/8 mile east of ''Pula Ber,'' and a short distance N.W. [North West]of ''Castle Boundas.'' |
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CASTLE BOUNDAS |
Castle Boundas
Castle Boundas
Castle Boundas |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 |
A stack of Rock about 20 feet in height Situated close to the H.W.M. [high water mark] and on the south east side of ''Hesta Geo,'' |
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WHITALOO POINT |
Whitaloo Point
Whitaloo Point
Whitaloo Point |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse.
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 |
A rocky precipitous head land. Situated: immediately N.W. [North West] of ''Long Gloup,'' and about 1/8 mile N.E. [North East] of ''Cliff Geo.'' It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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GLEBNA SKERRY |
Glebna Skerry
Glebna Skerry
Glebna Skerry |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches Meikleplank |
088 |
A small flat rock visible at Low Water: It is situated about 1/8 mile N. [North] of ''Whitaloo Point.'' in the parish of Birsay. |
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LONG GLOUP |
Long Glip
Long Glip
Long Glip
Long Gloup |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr G. Matches Meikleplank
Re submitted & Form adopted in Shetland |
088 |
A narrow precipitous Creek about ¼ mile in length: Situated on the east side of ''Whitaloo Point,'' and about an 1/8 mile N. of ''Kerra Glip.'' |
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FRAAZA SKERRY |
Fraaza Skerry
Fraaza Skerry
Fraaza Skerry |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late teacher, Birsay
Mr G. Matches Meikleplank |
088 |
A point of Rock, part of which is visible at high water. It is situated immediately N.W. [North West] of ''Catta Geo.'' |
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CATTA GEO |
Catta Geo
Catta Geo
Catta Geo |
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G Matches Meikleplank |
088 |
A small Creek in the coast Situated immediately South east of ''Fraaza skerry.'' |
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CLIFF GEO |
Cliff Geo
Cliff Geo
Cliff Geo |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay |
088 |
A small, narrow, precipitous Creek: situated about 1/8 mile N. [North] of ''Long Glip,'' and a short distance E [East] of ''Catta Geo.'' |
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RUTTO CASTLE |
Rutto Castle
Rutto Castle
Rutto Castle |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 |
A conspicuous high water Rock: situated close to the sea shore on the W. [West] side of ''Skipi Geo,'' and a short distance south of ''Stieten.'' in the parish of Birsay |
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STIETEN |
Stieten
Stieten
Stieten |
Mr Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
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An oblong, precipitous, high water-rock situated immediately N. [North] of ''Rutto Castle,'' and Close to the sea shore on the W. [West] side of ''Point of Nether Quina,'' in the parish of Birsay. |
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POINT OF NETHER QUINNI |
Point of Nether Quina
Point of Nether Quina
Point of Nether Quina
Point of Nether Quinni |
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank
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088 |
A low blunt promontory Situated on the N.E.[North East] side of ''Skipi Geo,'' and about ¼ mile N.W. [North West] of Banks. It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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TANGA |
Tanga
Tanga
Tanga |
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
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A small headland, Situated immediately W. [West] of ''Dunetherla''. It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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DUNETHERLA |
Dunetherla
Dunetherla
Dunetherla |
Mr G. Robson. late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 |
A small blunt headland, Situated immediately east of "Tanga", and on the south coast of Skipi Geo. It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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SKIPI GEO |
Skipi Geo
Skipi Geo
Skipi Geo |
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank |
088 |
A rock-bound Creek and landing place of considerable size: It is situated about ½ a mile N. [North] of the ''Earls Palace'' and about the same distance W. [West] of Banks. |
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[signed] Willliam Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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DUNABRIO |
Dunabrio
Dunabrio
Dunabrio |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr. G. Matches Meikleplank |
088 |
A Creek, nearly dry at L. W. [Low Water] Situated between ''Gooswons'' & ''Meffra Geo''. |
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MEFFRA GEO |
Meffra Geo
Meffra Geo
Meffra Geo |
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr. G. Matches Meikleplank |
088 |
A narrow Creek and landing place Situated between ''Dunabrio'' and ''Stinkna Geo'', There is a Raised Beach and a storehouse at the south end of the Creek. |
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STINKNA GEO |
Stinkna Geo
Stinkna Geo
Stinkna Geo |
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr. G. Matches Meikleplank |
088 |
A narrow precipitous Creek, dry at L.W. [Low Water] It is situated immediately east of Meffra Geo. |
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KERRA GLOUP |
Kerra Glip
Kerra Glip
Kerra Glip
Kerra Gloup |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr G. Matches Meikleplank
Re submitted & mode adopted in Shetland |
088 |
A Small, narrow, precipitous Creek: situated about 1/8 Mile east of ''Long Gloup'' |
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LOOP OF CROOIE |
Loop of Cruie
Loop of Cruie
Loop of Cruie
Loop of Crooie |
Mr G. Robson Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Matches Meikleplank
Resubmitted |
088 |
A small Bay about ¼ Mile in length by about 1/8 Mile in breadth: situated about ½ mile east of ''Kerra Gloup'' |
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HAWIN |
Hawin
Hawin
Hawin |
Mr W. Taylor Occupier
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched farmhouse with offices attached, situated a short distance east of ''Nearhouse,'' and about 1/8 mile N.W. [North West] of ''Meikleplank.'' |
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FLECKETSQUOY |
Flecketsquoy
Flecketsquoy
Flecketsquoy |
Mr John Spence Occupier
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched farmhouse and Offices: Situated immediately N [North] of an occupation road, and a short distance W. [West] of ''Bitgarth.'' |
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BITGARTH |
Bitgarth
Bitgarth
Bitgarth |
Mr John Spence, Flecketsquoy
Mr John Taylor Occupier
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched farmhouse, and Offices including a licenced Grocer's shop: situated mid-way between ''Flecketsquoy',' and ''Peatgate.'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. the features described hereon are upon the property of Lord Zetland.
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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GAITNIP |
Gaitnip
Gaitnip
Gaitnip |
C and M Johnston Occupiers
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay |
088 |
A thatched farmhouse and Offices situated, about ¾ mile N.E. [North East] of the ''Earl's Palace,'' and a short distance N.E. [North East] of ''Banks.'' |
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BANKS |
Banks
Banks
Banks |
Ebenezer Mowat Occupier
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay |
088 |
Two thatched farm houses and offices. situated a Short distance South west of ''Gaitnip,'' and about ¼ mile S.E. [South East] of ''Point of Nether Quina.'' |
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NEARHOUSE |
Nearhouse
Nearhouse
Nearhouse |
Mr W. Taylor Hawin
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched farm house and Offices partly in inns and vacant. Situated a short distance W. [West] of ''Hawin.'' |
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CROWDGEO |
Crowdgio
Crowdgio
Crowdgio
Crowdgeo |
Mr W. Harvey Occupier
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
(adopted) |
088 |
Two dwellinghouses with pieces of land attached situated about 1/8 Mile east of Greenhill. |
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BRENCHERHOUSE |
Brencherhouse
Brencherhouse
Brencherhouse |
Mr W. Folster Occupier
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A Substantial farmhouse and Offices Situated midway between ''Hayon,'' and ''Peatgate,'' |
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MEIKLEPLANK |
Meikleplank
Meikleplank
Meikleplank |
Mr George Matches, Occupier
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay |
088 |
A Substantial farmhouse and Offices. situated midway between ''Feavel,'' and Brencherhouse |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. these features are upon the property of the Earl of Zetland.
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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COOPERHOUSE |
Cooperhouse
Cooperhouse
Cooperhouse |
Mr Alexander Johnston Occupier
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A farmhouse and Offices Situated a short distance apart, and a short distance South of ''Flecketsquoy.'' |
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PEATGATE |
Peatgate
Peatgate
Peatgate |
Mrs Folster Occupier
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched dwelling house with Offices & a small piece of land attached situated a short distance east of ''Bitgarth.'' |
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GREENHILL |
Greenhill
Greenhill
Greenhill |
Mr David Langskaill Occupier
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched farm house with outhouses, situated on the south side of an occupation Road, and about Midway between ''Peatgate,'' and Crowdgeo. |
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QUIVNAHAY |
Quivnahay
Quivnahay
Quivnahay |
Miss Betsy Spence Occupr [Occupier]
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A Small thatched dwelling house: Situated in an arable field and a short distance South west of ''Feavel.'' |
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GERTHSETTER |
Gerthsetter
Gerthsetter
Gerthsetter |
Mr Samuel Hunter Occupier
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
Two thatched farmhouses and Offices situated about ¼ mile South west of ''Glebe,'' and about 1/8 mile South east of Flaws. |
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GLEBE |
Glebe
Glebe
Glebe |
Mr David Couper Occupier
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A Substantial farmhouse and Offices: Situated about ¼ mile N.E. [North East] of ''Gerthsetter': It is the property of Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Killen. Birsay. |
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HAYON |
Hayon
Hayon
Hayon |
Mr James Spence, Occupier
Mr G. Robson, late teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A substantial farmhouse and Offices situated a short distance east of ''Meikleplank,'' and about 1/8 mile west from Flecketsquoy. |
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FEAVEL |
Feavel
Feavel
Feavel |
Mr Robert Spence Occupier
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A Substantial farmhouse and Offices Situated about 1/8 mile South-west from ''Meikleplank.'' |
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FLAWS |
Flaws
Flaws
Flaws |
Mr James Bias Occupier
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A Substantial farmhouse and Offices: Situated on the N. [North] side of a public Road and about 1/8 Mile south of ''Hayon.'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The features described hereon (Save one) are upon the property of Lord Zetland.
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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PURGATORY |
Purgatory
Purgatory
Purgatory |
Mr James Johnston, Occupier
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched dwellinghouse with Offices and land attached: Situated about 1/8 mile N.E [North East] of ''Mousakelda.'' |
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MOUSAKELDA |
Mousakelda
Mousakelda
Mousakelda |
Mr James Johnston, Purgatory
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched delapidated farm house & Offices: Situated: about 1/8 Mile N.E. [North East] of Glebe, and a short distance N. [North] of Chingloo. |
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CHINGLOO |
Chingloo
Chingloo
Chingloo |
Ann Folster, Occupier
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A dwellinghouse with a small piece of ground attached, situated about midway between ''Jubidale,'' and ''Mousakelda.'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The above Features are upon the property of the Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Killen Birsay.
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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QUOYS OF HILL |
Quoys of Hill
Quoys of Hill
Quoys of Hill |
Mr Alexander Johnston Occupier
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched farmhouse and Offices Situated: a short distance South of ''Crowdgio,'' and about ¼ mile N. [North] of Glebe. It is the property of Lord Zetland. |
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OUTSLAP |
Outslap
Outslap
Outslap |
Mr Andrew Spence Occupier
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched farmhouse and Offices Situated a short distance N. [North] of ''Purgatory,'' and about 1/8 Mile east of ''Quoy of Hill.'' It is the property of the Revd [Reverend] J.M. Killen, Birsay. |
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ROSEBANK |
Rosebank
Rosebank
Rosebank |
Mrs Alexander Occupant
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
A Substantial farmhouse and Offices: Situated about ½ a Mile east of ''Outslap,'' and about the same distance N. [North] of Cauldhame: It is the property of Lord Zetland. |
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QUOYS OF HILL |
Quoys of Hill
Quoys of Hill
Quoys of Hill |
Mr Thomas Stanger Occupier
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched but Substantial farmhouse and Offices Situated about ¼ Mile E. [East] of ''Upper Grindally,'' and a short distance S. W. [South West] of Flitabout. |
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UPPER GRINDALLLY |
Upper Grindally
Upper Grindally
Upper Grindally |
Mr John Johnston, Occupier
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay |
088 |
A thatched but substantial farm house and Offices: Situated about ¼ Mile South of ''Glebe,'' and about the same distance S.W. [South West] of Jubidale. |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The features hereon described are upon the property of the Earl of Zetland.
[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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JUBIDALE |
Jubidale
Jubidale
Jubidale |
Mr Alexander Langskaill Occupier
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched, but substantial farm house and Offices: Situated about Midway between ''Quoys of Hill,'' and ''Chingloo.'' |
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FLITABOUT |
Flitabout
Flitabout
Flitabout |
Andrew Spence Outslap
Mr James Moar Occupr [Occupier]
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A thatched dwelling house with a small piece of ground attached Situated about Midway between ''Quoys of Hill,'' and ''Cauldhame.'' |
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CAULDHAME |
Cauldhame
Cauldhame
Cauldhame |
Mr W. Stanger Occupier
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay |
088 |
A thatched but substantial farmhouse and Offices: Situated a short distance N.E. [North East] of ''Flitabout,'' and about ¼ Mile E. [East] of ''Jubidale.'' |
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VENIBAR |
Venibar
Venibar
Venibar |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson Late teacher Birsay
Mr J. Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 |
A high conspicuous headland on the north coast of ''Birsay.'' being one of the three principal headlands in the Parish, it is situated nearly 2 miles east of ''Brough of Birsay,'' and a short distance north of ''Crustan.'' |
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CRUSTAN |
Crustan
Crustan
Crustan |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr J Harcus Farmer Crustan |
088 |
A small farmhouse on a high eminence at the north west corner of the District of ''Above the Hill'' and 1/8 of a mile south of ''Venibar'' |
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KNOWE OF CRUSTAN |
Knowe of Crustan
Knowe of Crustan
Knowe of Crustan |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr J. Harcus Fm [Farmer] Crustan |
088 |
A small circular Knoll situated close to the east of ''Crustan'' & apparently tumuli, being of the same shape & composed of the same material as the different tumuli throughout the Country.
N.B. The names applied to the above features are on the ptoperty of G. Irvine Esq of Quoyloo Sandwick |
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MANSE [Original Secession, Above-the-hill] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Revd [Reverend] Robert Brash Occupier |
088 |
A substantial two storey building with Garden attached situated in the district of ''Above-the-Hill'' close to the south of the public road and 1 mile west of ''Swannay'' & also a short distance N. [North] of ''Bea,'' the property of the Original Secession Congregation |
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ORIGINAL SECESSION CHURCH [Above-the-hill] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. [Reverend] Robert Brash Minister
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr H Leask Boardhouse |
088 |
A substantial stone building of modern appearence, situated in the district of Above-the-Hill and close to the Manse & 1 mile west of ''Swanney.'' The property of the Original Seccession Congregation. It contains sittings for 400 persons. |
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LINGRO |
Lingro
Lingro
Lingro
Lingro |
Mr John Spence Esq of Fea
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Miss Johnston (Occupier) |
088 |
A very small dwelling house situated immediately east of ''Knowes of Lingro'' and ¼ mile east of Manse. The property of John Spence Esq. of ''Fia'' |
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POST |
Post
Post
Post |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr John Spence Esq of Fea |
088 |
A small dwelling house in the district of Above-the-Hill about an 1/8 of a mile north of Fia & immediately west of ''Cupo'' |
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CUPO |
Cupo
Cupo
Cupo
Cupo |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr John Spence Esq of Fea
Widow Wishart Occupier |
088 |
A dwelling house with a few acres of land attached situated close to the east of ''Post'' |
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WRANGLEHALL |
Wranglehall
Wranglehall
Wranglehall |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Miss Margaret Johnston Occupant |
088 |
A small dwellinghouse with a few acres of land attached situated midways between Post and Pitten |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The Names applied to the above features are on the property of John Spence Esq of Fia
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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KNOWES OF LINGRO |
Knowes of Lingro
Knowes of Lingro
Knowes of Lingro |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
John Spence Esq of Fea |
088 |
Three small mounds supposed to be ancient places of interment situated about a ¼ of a mile N.W. [North West] of ''Fia'' and about the same distance east of Original Secession Manse. On the property of John Spence Esq of ''Fia'' |
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SWANNAY |
Swanney
Swanney
Swanney
Swannay
Swannay |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
John Spence Esq of Fea
Peaces Map of Orkney
Guide to Orkney & Shetland & Directory |
088 |
Applies to extensive farm-offices situated close to the west of the public Road and about 1 mile east of the Original secession Manse. The dwellinghouse is situated a short distance N.E. [North East] of the Offices. The property of John Spence Esq of ''Fia'' |
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FIA |
Fia
Fia
Fia |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
John Spence Esq of Fea |
088 |
Farmhouse & offices in the District of Above-the-Hill situated ½ a mile SW [South West] of ''Swanney'' and about the same distance east of the Original secession Manse. The property of Occupier. |
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TUMULUS [Fia] |
Tumulus
Tumulus
Tumulus |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr James Spence Fm [Farmer] Queena |
088 |
A small green mound said to have been an ancient place of interment & similar to the vast Tumuli throughout the country. |
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BEA |
Bea
Bea
Bea |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr J. Irvine, Occupier |
088 |
A farm dwelling house & offices in the District of Above-the-Hill situated about a ¼ mile south of the Original Secession Manse and 10 chains west of ''Corcum'' The property of G. Irvine Esquire of Quoyloo Sandwick. |
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CURCUM |
Curcum
Curcum
Curcum |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr Thomas Spence Occupier |
088 |
A farm Dwellinghouse & Offices situated an 1/8 of a mile east of ''Bea'' and about a ¼ mile west of ''Fea'' The property of Occupier |
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PITTEN |
Pitten
Pitten
Pitten |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr John Spence Fea |
088 |
A small Crofters dwellinghouse near the east corner of the district of Above-the-Hill and about a ¼ mile east of ''Fia'' The property of John Spence Esq of Fia |
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TOWARD |
Toward
Toward
Toward |
Mr Henry Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr Samuel Sinclair (Occupier) |
088 |
A small crofters dwellinghouse situated close to the west boundary of Above-the-Hill & about a ¼mile north west of ''Queena.'' The property of George Irvine Esq of Quoyloo Sandwick |
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QUINNI |
Queena
Queena
Queena
Quinni |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr James Spence Occupier
(adopted) |
088 |
A medium sized farmhouse & Offices attached situated at the south east corner of the District of Above-the-Hill and about ½ a mile south of ''Bea'' The Property of G. Irvine Esq. of Quoyloo Sandwick. |
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FINTIES |
Finties
Finties
Finties |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
William Isbister Esq of Ingsay |
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A small dwellinghouse with a few acres of arable land attached situated immediately south of ''Holodyke'' |
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HOLODYKE |
Holodyke
Holodyke
Holodyke
Holodyke |
Mr Henry Leask. Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
William Isbister Esq of Ingsay
Valuation Roll for Orkney |
088 |
A small dwellinghouse situated immediately north of ''Finties'' & an 1/8 of a mile west of Upper Slinghorn |
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CLAYBRAES |
Claybraes
Claybraes
Claybraes |
Mr Henry Leask. Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
William Isbister Esq of Ingsay |
088 |
A small Farm-house close to the east boundary of Above-the-Hill and an 1/8 of a mile south of Upper Slinghorn & also about the same distance N.W. [North West] of ''Mittens'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features are on the Property of William Isbister Esq of Ingsay
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LOWER SLINGHORN |
Lower Slinghorn
Lower Slinghorn
Lower Slinghorn |
Mr H Leask. Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Widow Moar (Occupier) |
088 |
A small dwellinghouse with a few acres of arable land attached situated nearly midways between Bokiehall & ''Windbreck'' |
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BOKIEHALL |
Bokiehall
Bokiehall
Bokiehall |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
William Isbister Esq of Ingsay |
088 |
A small crofters dwellinghouse situated immediately east of ''Lower Slinghorn'' & about the same distance north of Upper Slinghorn |
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UPPER SLINGHORN |
Upper Slinghorn
Upper Slinghorn
Upper Slinghorn |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
William Isbister Esq of Ingsay |
088 |
A small crofters dwellinghouse situated midways between Claybraes and Bokiehall & also an 1/8 of a mile east of Holodyke |
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Site of CHAPEL [Curcum] |
Chapel (site of)
Chapel (site of)
Chapel (site of) |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr J. Spence Farmer Curcum
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay |
088 |
Site of ancient ''Romish Church'' situated in an arable field about an 1/8 of a mile south east of ''Curcum.'' It is not known whither there has been a burial Ground in connection when this piece of ground was cultivated a great number of stones & rubbish was found but nothing to indicate of there having existed a burial ground, |
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INGSAY |
Ingsay
Ingsay
Ingsay |
Mr. Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr. G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr. William Isbister Occupier |
088 |
A substantial farm Dwelling house & Offices detached situated a little over an 1/8 of a mile S.E. [South East] of Fia & ½ a mile S.W. [South West] of "Swanney." The property of the Occupier. |
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SCHOOL [nr Ingsay] |
School (Boys & Girls)
School (Boys & Girls)
School (Boys & Girls) |
Mr. Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr. James Meason Teacher
Mr. William Isbister Ingsay |
088 |
A small stone building with dwelling house attached situated midways between Ingsay and Fea. The average attendance of Boys & girls is about 40. A new school is in the course of erection about 1½ miles S.E. [South East] of the present & when finished the present one will be disused. The property of the School Board. |
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[signed] James Stuart. |
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WASKRA |
Waskra
Waskra
Waskra
Waskra |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Miss E. Johnston Occupant
William Isbister Esq of Ingsay |
088 |
A small dwellinghouse with a few acres of arable land attached situated an 1/8 of a mile north east of Ingsay and a short distance west of Windbr [Windbreck] |
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WINDBRECK |
Windbreck
Windbreck
Windbreck |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G Robson late Teacher Birsay
William Isbister Esq of Ingsay |
088 |
A small dwellinghouse (vacant) being in a ruinous condition, situ [situated] immediately east of ''Waskra'' |
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HOOLY |
Hooly
Hooly
Hooly |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
William Isbister Esq of Ingsay |
088 |
A small crofters dwelling house situated a short distance north east of ''Windbreck'' and ¼ mile north east of Ingsay |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features the Property of William Isbister Esq. of Ingsay
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MITTENS |
Mittens
Mittens
Mittens |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
William Isbister Esq of Ingsay |
088 |
A small dwellinghouse situate to the east of the public Road a short distance east of Claybraes & about midways between ''Mires'' & ''Bokiehall'' John Spence Esqr. of Fea Proprietor |
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Note in red below second entry - for Mires, scored out: Described in P. 78
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ABOVE-THE-HILL |
Above-the-Hill
Above-the-Hill
Above-the-Hill |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr J. Spence Fea |
088 |
A district of a considerable size comprising a few good farms and a number of small crofts bounded on east by the public road and on the west by ''The Barony'' and about 3 miles east of ''Earls Palace.'' It is in a good state of Cultivation. Various Proprietors, |
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SKERR HUWA |
Skerr Huwa
Skerr Huwa
Skerr Huwa |
Mr James Philips Craiglands
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A low water rock in connection with the High Water at ebb tides: It is Situated about 1/8 mile W. [West] of ''Point of Snusan,'' and about ¼ mile N. [North] of ''Choin.'' |
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POINT OF SNUSAN |
Point of Snusan
Point of Snusan
Point of Snusan |
Mr Henry Moar, Lea
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
A low blunt headland: Situated about ¼ Mile South of ''Earl's Palace,'' and about 1/8 mile east of ''Skerr Huwa,'' It is the property of the Earl of Zetland. On this point is erected a battery for the Artillery Volunteers. |
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CHOIN |
Choin
Choin
Choin |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher, Birsay
Mr Henry Moar Lea |
088 |
A Small pool formed at low water: It is Situated under H.W.M. [High Water Mark] and on the N.W. [North West] side of ''Vodrus.'' in the parish of Birsay. |
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[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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MOUNT MISERY |
Mount Misery
Mount Misery
Mount Misery |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay
Mr Henry Moar Lea |
088 |
A Small but conspicuous mound: Situated upon the ''Point of Snusan,'' and about ¼ mile N.E. [North East] of Choin: It is generally Known to be the Remains of a Tumulus: and this opinion may be verified by the fact of it being in all forms Similar to many of the well Known Tumuli in Orkney & elsewhere. It is upon the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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TUMULUS [nr Mount Misery] |
Tumulus (Remains of)
Tumulus (Remains of)
Tumulus (Remains of) |
Mr Leask of Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr Henry Moar Lea |
088 |
A slight eminence of a Circular form Containing Stones and rubbish Said to be the Remains of an ancient Tumulus: It is Situated a short distance South of ''Mount Misery,'' and upon the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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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.'' |
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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: |
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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.'' |
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[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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SAEVAR HOWE |
Saevar Howe
Saevar Howe
Saevar Howe
Saevar Howe |
Mr Henry Moar, farmer, Lea
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay
Mr Henry Moar, SKidge
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] J.M. Killen, Birsay |
088 |
A prominent green mound of a circular, form about ten chains in circumference and rising circuitously to the height of about 100 feet above high water mark: It is Situated Close to H.W.M. [High Water Mark] and on the E. [East] side of ''Vodrus;'' also about ½ a mile N. [North] of ''Harpsquoy,'' upon the property of the Earl of Zetland: About ten years ago it was partly opened by a Mr Farrer, from Edinburgh who found among the rubbish a collection of bones of various Shapes & Sizes including a human Skull; also a ringing Bell of a medium Size which was deposited into the Edinburgh Museum: There are various opinions as to the former use of this mou [mound] but the most common, and likely to be true is: that it is a large Tumulus or Burrying Mound of an ancient date. |
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[signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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Words lost in fold of page |
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STANES BER |
Stanes Bar
Stanes Bar
Stanes Bar
Stanes Ber |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Henry Moar, Lea
Re-submitted |
088 |
A Small high & low water point of Rock, Situated on the W. [West] Coast of Birsay, and at the south end of ''Garson.'' |
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THE STABLE |
The Stable
The Stable
The Stable |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late teacher Birsay
Mr Henry Moar, Lea |
088 |
A Small Creek formed at L.W. [Low Water] Situated immediately between ''Stanesbar,'' and ''The Barn.'' |
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THE BARN |
The Barn
The Barn
The Barn |
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr Henry Moar, Lea |
088 |
A small narrow precipitous Creek, Situated immediately between ''the Stable,'' and ''Catti Geo.'' |
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CATTI GEO |
Catti Geo
Catti Geo
Catti Geo |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr Henry Moar, Lea |
088 |
A small rocky Creek Situated immediately between ''The Barn,'' and ''Hunda Geo.'' |
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HUNDA GEO |
Hunda Geo
Hunda Geo
Hunda Geo |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr Henry Moar, Lea |
088 |
A Small Creek Situated between ''Catti Geo,'' and ''Hamar Rowe'' also about 1/8 mile N.W. [North West] of ''Skidg ["Skidge"] |
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HAMAR ROWE |
Hamma Rowe
Hamma Rowe
Hamma Rowe
Hamar Rowe |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr Henry Moar, Lea
Resubmitted |
088 |
A smal, rocky, Creek, Situated between ''Spout of Hamar Rowe and ''Hunda Geo.'' |
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SPOUT OF HAMAR ROWE |
Spout of Hammer Rowe
Spout of Hammer Rowe
Spout of Hammer Rowe
Spout of Hamar Rowe |
Mr Leask of Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay
Mr Henry Moar, Lea
Resubmitted |
088 |
This name applies to a narrow creek in Birsay Bay, a short distance south of Hammer Rowe about 1/8 of a mile west from Skidge. |
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HARPSQUOY |
Harpsquoy
Harpsquoy
Harpsquoy |
Mr John Harvey, Occupier
Mr Leask, of Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay |
088 |
Applies to a small dwelling house with out offices, & garden, attached situated on the Barony, a short distance south east from Lea, & rather more than ¼ of a mile east of Craiglands. |
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LEA |
Lea
Lea
Lea |
Mr Henry Moar, Occupier
Mr Leask of Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay |
088 |
Applies to a small farm steading with garden attached, situated a short distance north west from Harpsquoy & about 1/8 of a mile east of Craiglands. The above mentioned houses are the property of Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland. |
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[signed] R Hawkins Lce. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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SKIDGE |
Skidge
Skidge
Skidge |
Catherine Philips, Occupier
Mr Leask, Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay |
088 |
Applies to a few dwellinghouses with outoffices attached situated on the south east side of Birsay Bay & about 1/8 of a mile north from Craiglands. |
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CRAIGLANDS |
Craiglands
Craiglands
Craiglands |
Mr James Philips, Occupier
Mr Leask of Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay |
088 |
Applies to a small farm steading with garden attached, situated about 1/8 of a mile south from Skidge, and about the same distance west of Lea. |
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Note at end of Craiglands Description: The above mentioned houses are the property of the Right Hon. Honourable] The Earl of Zetland.
[signed] R Hawkins Lce. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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LOWER PALACE |
Lower Palace
Lower Palace
Lower Palace |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
A hamlet comprising about 6 or 8 dwelling houses & out houses attached situated close to the sea shore about 6 chains south of ''Earls Palace'' & ½ mile west of ''Boardhouse'' |
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Site of BISHOP'S PALACE |
Bishops Palace (site of)
Bishops Palace (site of)
Bishops Palace (site of) |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
Site of ancient residence of the "Bishops of Orkney, nothing now remains. of the building. the old school house of Birsay is built on the site, some of the oldest of the inhabitants remember when small portions of the building was standing, situated at the south corner of Lower Palace |
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OLD MANSE |
Old Manse
Old Manse
Old Manse |
Mr H Leask,
Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mrs Moar Occupier
Widow Moar (occupant) |
088 |
A substantial dwellinghouse situate a short distance S.E. [South East] of ''Lower Palace'' & a ¼ mile east of ''Boardhouse'' |
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1'' M.S. [Manuscript] Plan of Orkney No 119 A
O.P. [Orkney Plans?]
I do not think this cluster of houses should be called Birsay which is the name of the district. The bay is called the Bay of Birsay and the brough the Brough of Birsay but the houses are called either Boardhouse or the Barony from the Earls Palace standing in the cluster of houses, in fact the cluster is composed of the Earls Palace the Manse the Established Kirk and a few cottages.
[signed] Francis Day
Captain R.E. [Royal Engineers]
For O N B [Orkney Name Books]
[initialled] GM |
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CHURCH [nr Earl's Palace, Birsay] |
Church
Church
Church |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
Established Church (quoad sacra)
A large & commodious stone building erected in 1064 and enlarged in 1760 & thoroughly repaired in 1867. Only a porti [portion] of the west wall remains of the original building A slab of stone built in the wall with the name of King Bellus engraven on it is distinctly legible. It is situated in the centre of the Buri [Burial] Ground and immediately South we [west] of the ''Earl's Palace.'' Seated for 565 p [people] |
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MANSE [parish, nr Earl's Palace] |
Manse
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C. Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Revd. [Reverend] James M Kilen |
088 |
E. [Established] Manse, A substantial stone building with garden attached situated in the Hamlet of ''Lower Palace'' a shor [short] distance south of ''Earls Palace.'' |
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[signed] James Stuart |
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EARL'S PALACE (In Ruins) |
Earl's Palace (In Ruins)
Earl's Palace (In Ruins)
Eaar's Palace (In Ruins) |
Revd. [Reverend] C. Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
An extensive ruin, the ancient residence of the Earls & Bishops of Orkney, situated on a green near the sea, and immediately north east of the ''Parish Church.'' The time of its erection is not known with certainty. It is said. that additions have been made to it at different times, by the Sinclairs. commonly styled Princes & Counts of Orkney.
''Robert Stuart,'' natural brother to Queen Mary as also his son Patrick made great additions: but now only the bare walls remain. It was built upon the model of Holyroodhouse, a hollow quadrangle measuring 158 by 100 feet with a well in the centre indicated by a circular sunk stone wall, The Property of The Earl of Zetland, |
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[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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POST OFFICE [ne Earl's Palace] |
Postoffice
Postoffice
Postoffice |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C. Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr Andrew Comlaquoy Occupier |
088 |
Part of dwellinghouse set apart for receival & delivery of letters, and sale of stamps. There are three arrivals and three departures during the week Viz: Tuesdays Thursdays & Saturdays leaving Birsay at 7 A.M. & returning the same evening about 7 P.M. situated close to the South west corner of ''Earl's Palace.'' The property of The Earl of Zetland, |
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KNOWE |
Knowe
Knowe
Knowe |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher, Birsay
Mr Thomas Linklater (occupier) |
088 |
A small dwellinghouse situated midways between ''Boardhouse'' and Earl's Palace & immediately west of ''Walkerhouse'' |
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WALKER HOUSE |
Walkerhouse
Walkerhouse
Walkerhouse
Walkerhouse |
Mr. H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C. Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr. G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr. James Stanger (occupier) |
088 |
A Fm [Farm] dwelling house & offices situated an 1/8 of a mile west of Boardhouse & immediately east of Knowe. |
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BOARDHOUSE |
Boardhouse
Boardhouse
Boardhouse |
Mr H. Leask Occupier
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
A substantial Fm [Farm] dwellinghouse & Offices, considered to be one of the best farms in the Parish of Birsay It has a good garden attached & is situated about ½ mile south by east of ''Earls Palace'' & an 1/8 mile east of Walkerhouse. |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features the Property of the Earl of Zetland
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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MILL COTTAGE |
Mill Cottage
Mill Cottage
Mill Cottage |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
William Hepburn (Occupier) |
088 |
A neat little cottage situated a short distance east of ''Boardhouse'' and immediately north of ''Buen'' and also about ½ a mile east of ''Earls Palace'' |
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BUEN |
Buen
Buen
Buen |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C. Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr Robert Harvie (Occupier) |
088 |
Two hovels situated immediately South of ''Mill Cottage'' & a short distance east of ''Boardhouse.'' |
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MILL OF BARONY (Corn) |
Mill of Barony
Mill of Barony
Mill of Barony |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
William Hepburn (Occupier) |
088 |
A large Corn & Barley mill situated close to & adjoining the Offices of ''Boardhouse.'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on The property of the Earl of Zetland,
[signed] James Stuart |
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WATTLE |
Wattle
Wattle
Wattle |
Mr H. Leask. Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
William Harvie (Occupier) |
088 |
A substantial Fm [Farm] dwelling house with Offices and Gardens situated on the south side of the public Road leading from ''Lower Palace'' to Kirbuster & a little over ¾ of a mile east of ''Lower Palace,'' |
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HUNTO |
Hunto
Hunto
Hunto |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr Thomas Harvie (Occ) [Occupier] |
088 |
A small Fm [Farm] dwelling house with offices attached situated at the northw. [North West] end of ''Loch of ''Boardhouse'' and about a ¼ mile south of "Boardhouse" |
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PARK COTTAGE |
Park Cottage
Park Cottage
Park Cottage |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mrs Jessie Johnston (Occupier) |
088 |
A substantial neat dwelling house with outhouses attached and a few acres of land attached situated near the north west end of ''Loch of Boardhouse'' and nearly a ¼ mile South of ''Wattle'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of the Earl of Zetland.
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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THE BARONY |
The Barony
The Barony
The Barony |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
A large and well cultivated district, comprising some excellent farms and a number of small Crofts situated on the north east of the mainland of Orkney and on the north boundary of the Parish of ''Birsay'' It is bounded on the south by the district of ''Marwick.'' ''Kirbuster'' on the east, and the district of Above-the- Hill on the north east. |
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LOWER GRINDALLY |
Lower Grindally
Lower Grindally
Lower Grindally |
Mr Henry Leask Boardhoouse
Revd. [Reverend] C. Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr George Folsetter |
088 |
A small farm dwellinhouse with offices attached situated about a ¼ mile north east of ''Wattle'' and a short distance south of ''Upper Grindally'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features are the Property of the Earl of Zetland.
[signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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VINBRECK |
Vinbreck
Vinbreck
Vinbreck |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C. Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr John Mowat (Occ) [Occupier] |
088 |
A small farmhouse & offices situated an 1/8 mile north of ''Quoy of Wattle'' and the same distance east of ''Lower Grindally'' |
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STONE [a house] |
Stone
Stone
Stone |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr James Moar (Occ) [Occupier] |
088 |
A very small dwellinghouse with a few acres of land attached situated midways between ''Vinbreck'' and ''Little Favel'' |
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STANERANDY |
Stanerandy
Stanerandy
Stanerandy |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Revd. Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G.Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
Two standing stones about 5 ft [feet] high stand on a Tumulus and said to be monumental stones. |
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TUMULUS [Stanerandy] |
Tumulus (Stanerandy)
Tumulus (Stanerandy)
Tumulus (Stanerandy) |
Mr. H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws]
Mr. G Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
The tumulus is of the usual form a circular mound. It stands on elevated Ground & can be see from any part of ''The Barony'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of the Earl of Zetland.
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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HILLHEAD |
Hillhead
Hillhead
Hillhead |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend]C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr David Hunter (Occ) [Occupier] |
088 |
A dwelling house with a few acres of land attached situated near the east boundary of ''The Barony'' and about a ¼ mile north east of Gelderhouse and nearly the same distance east of ''Stanerandy'' |
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NEWAN |
Newan
Newan
Newan |
Mr H Leask. Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr John Harper (Occupier) |
088 |
A substantial Fm [Farm] dwelling house & Offices with Garden attached situated a ¼ mile north of Gelderhouse and a short distance S.E. [South East] of ''Stanerandy'' |
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MERAN |
Meran
Meran
Meran |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr Robert Moar (Occ) [Occupier] |
088 |
A Fm [Farm] house & offices attached situated nearly a ¼ mile east of ''Wattle'' and an 1/8 mile north of ''Fudgarth.'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features are on the property of the Earl of Zetland.
[signed] James Stuart CA [Civilian Assistant] |
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FUDGARTH |
Fudgarth
Fudgarth
Fudgarth |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr James Harvie (Occupier)
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick |
088 |
A small farmhouse & offices situated about a ¼ mile south of ''Meran'' & about the same distance east of ''Park Cottage.'' |
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LILEY |
Liley
Liley
Liley |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
William Harper (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farm house with offices attached situated a short distance south by west of ''Gelderhouse'' & ½ a mile east of ''Wattle'' |
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GELDERHOUSE |
Gelderhouse
Gelderhouse
Gelderhouse |
Mr H. Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr William Lennie (occupier) |
088 |
A dwellinghouse & Grocers shop, & a small farm attached situated nearby 1½ miles east of ''Earls Palace'' and near the east boundary of ''The Barony'' and also a short distance south of ''Newan'' |
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[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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QUOY OF WATTLE |
Quoy of Wattle
Quoy of Wattle
Quoy of Wattle |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick |
088 |
A small farm dwelling house with outhouses attached situated a short distance s w. [South West] of ''Stanerandy'' and nearly a ¼ mile north of ''Meran'' |
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GROO |
Groo
Groo
Groo |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr Alexander Sabiston |
088 |
A small farmhouse situated near the south boundary of The Barony and nearly midways between ''Yeldabreck'' and ''Barnhouse'' |
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SOUTH BRECKBIE |
Breck-be-South
South Breckbie
Breck-be-South |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Valuation Roll for Orkney
Widow Brown (Occupant) |
088 |
A Fm [Farm] house with offices attached situated a short distance east of Barnhouse and nearly ½ mile south by west of ''School'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of The Earl of Zetland.
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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WHEEBIN |
Wheebin
Wheebin
Wheebin |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor ofLaws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
Applies to an ancient stone about 12 ft [feet] high, situated in an arable field a ¼ mile south of ''Barony School'' & close to the west side of the Public Road. The property of The Earl of Zetland |
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SCHOOL [S of Boardshouse] |
School (Boys & Girls)
School (Boys & Girls)
School (Boys & Girls) |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr John B Robson (Teacher) |
088 |
A large and commodious stone building with dwelling house attached & Garden, erected about two years ago, situated close to the west side of the public road & nearly ½ a mile south of ''Boardhouse'' & immediately south by west of ''Haughsterhow'' The property of the School Board, |
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HAUGHSTER BROUGH |
Haughster Howe
Haughster Howe
Haughster Howe |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
A ''Burgh'' or ''Broch'' on the farm of Boardhouse on the east side of the public road a short distance N.E. [North East] of the ''Barony School.'' It was laid open by Mr Leask some years ago a great number of human bones were found. |
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STONE CIST, DEERS HORNS &C FOUND A.D. 1847 [Haughster Brough] |
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088 |
Stone cists. Deer Horns and a great number of other articles found, & sent to the Museum in ''Edinburgh". It was an extensive green mound previous to its being excavated It is of the usual circular form and about 70 ft in diameter the wall 12 ft thick encloses an area 45ft in diameter |
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Note below Place entry for Haughster Brough: O.E. [Old English] |
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MO NESS |
Mo Ness
Mo Ness
Mo Ness |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
A small point situated near the north east corner of ''Loch of Boardhouse'' & immediately S.W. [South West] of ''Park Cottage.'' |
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WESTER HOUSE |
Wester House
Wester House
Wester House |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr Thomas Taylor (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farmhouse etc situated on the north east side of ''Loch of Boardhouse'' and a short distance east of ''Mo Ness'' and nearly ½ mile north of ''Langaness'' |
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LOCH OF BOARDHOUSE |
Loch of Boardhouse
Loch of Boardhouse
Loch of Boardhouse |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
A large fresh water loch about 2 miles in length by about ¾ in breadth situated about 1 mile south by east of ''Earls Palace'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B.The names applied to the above features on the Property of the Earl of Zetland
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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GRIT NESS |
Gryth Ness
Gryth Ness
Gryth Ness
Grit Ness |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Resubmitted |
088 |
A small point on the west side of ''Loch of Boardhouse,'' about a ¼ mile S.E. [South East] of ''Haughsterhow'' and also about the same distance north of ''Lower Stanger'' |
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BRECKNESS |
Breckness
Breckness
Breckness |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Joseph Harvie (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farmhouse situated immediately south of ''Fudgarth'' and ½ mile north of ''Langaness'' & also an 1/8 mile N.W. [North West] of ''Newhouse'' |
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N.B. The names applied to the above features are on the property of The Earl of Zetland
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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LITTLE FAVEL |
Little Favel
Little Favel
Little Favel |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd. [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr James Langskaill (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farm house & offices situated a ¼ of a mile east of ''Lower Grindally'' and immediately east of ''Stone'' & also a short distance north of ''Stanerandy'' The property of The Earl of Zetland. |
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CHRIST KIRK (Site of) |
Christ Kirk (Site of)
Christ Kirk (Site of)
Christ Kirk (Site of) |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Estd. [Established] Church Minister of Birsay
Captain F. J. Day R.E. [Royal Engineers] |
088 |
Applies to a circular raised Wall covered over with grass. and a little above the ground at the east End of the Parish Church. This is said to be the foundation remains of the ancient Christ Kirk which was built by Earl Thorfinn between 1050 & 1064, and which is mentioned in Page 95 & 96 of Orkneyinga Saga |
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[signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant]
Added in red by another hand: Extract from Orkneyinga Saga.
"The Parish Church which contains some fragments of old work, seems to have been the famous Christs' Church built by Earl Thorfinn. But it does not seem likely that any portion of the existing parish Church can be as old as the middle of the 11th Century. There are remains of an older Church, however beside it which are still Known as the Christ's Kirk and Mr. George Petrie who has made a ground plan of the Structure (of which only part of the foundation remains) has ascertained that it had an apse at the east end"
[signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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KISTAN |
Kistan
Kistan
Kistan |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Miss Margaret Bias (Occ) [Occupier] |
088 |
A small dwellinghouse situated a ¼ mile east of ''Breckness'' and about the same distance south west of ''Gelderhouse'' |
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NEWHOUSE |
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr John Taylor (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farm dwelling house near the south boundary of ''The Barony'' and immediately north of ''Meadow'' & about an 1/8 mile S.E. [South East] of ''Breckness'' |
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MEADOW |
Meadow
Meadow
Meadow |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr John Taylor (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farm dwelling house situated immediately south west of ''Newhouse'' |
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HOWABRECK |
Howabreck
Howabreck
Howabreck |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr John Johnston (Occ) [Occupier] |
088 |
A small farm dwelling house situated midways between ''Newhouse'' and ''Springrose'' |
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SPRINGROSE |
Springrose
Springrose
Springrose |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr George Johnston (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farm house with outhouses adjoining situated midways between ''Howabreck'' and ''Runa'' |
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LANGANESS |
Langaness
Langaness
Langaness |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Widow Moar (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farm dwellinghouse situated on the east side of ''Loch of Boardhouse'' and about ½ mile west of ''Tormiston'' also at the S.E. [South East] corner of ''The Barony'' |
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RUNA |
Runa
Runa
Runa |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Miss Isabella Johnston (Occ) [Occupier] |
088 |
A small dwelling house with a few acres of arable land attached situated close to the east corner of ''The Barony'' and a very short distance east of ''Springrose'' |
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TORMISTON |
Tormiston
Tormiston
Tormiston |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Revd [Reverend] C Clouston L.L.D. [Doctor of Laws] Sandwick
Mr Lachlan Taylor (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farm dwelling house with Offices attached situated at the west corner of ''Kirbuster'' & close to the east side of ''Loch of Boardhouse'' |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of The Earl of Zetland.
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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ST MAGNUS'S WELL |
St Magnus Well
St Magnus Well |
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse
Estd. [Established] Church Minister of Birsay |
088 |
Applies to an ancient spring Well. situated on the road side, a short distance east of Mill Cottage. It is supposed to have been used by St Magnus, and tradition says that the people flocked to this Well to be cured of their diseases. |
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Note below Authorities: Name obtained by Captain Day R.E. while finally examining the Plans of Orkney |
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TUMULI [E of Hillhead] |
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr James Spence Midhouse Kirbuster |
088 |
Applies to a group of three burying mounds situated a ¼ mile east of ''Hill head'' and near the S.E. [South East] corner of the district of ''The Barony'' |
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HINCHAQUOY |
Hinchaquoy
Hinchaquoy
Hinchaquoy |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr William Corrigall (Occupier) |
088 |
A Fm [Farm] house with offices attached situated in the District of ''Above-the-Hill'' about ¾ mile south of ''Ingsay'' and ½ mile west from the north east end of ''Loch of Hundland'' |
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QUOYHORRIE |
Quoyhorrie
Quoyhorrie
Quoyhorrie |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr David Folsetter (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farmhouse, & offices situated in the district of ''Above-the-Hill'' & close to the south west corner & ¼ mile south of ''Hinchaquoy'' |
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MIRES |
Mires
Mires
Mires |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr James Cooper (Occupier) |
088 |
A small farmhouse with offices attached situated on the west side of the public road leading to ''Swannay'' and nearly ½ a mile north of the extreme north east end of ''Loch of Hundland'' The property of William Isbister Esq of ''Ingsay'' |
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SETTER |
Setr
Setr
Setr
Setter |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr William Spence (Occupier)
Re-submitted |
088 |
A farmhouse with offices attached situated on the west side of Public Road an 1/8 mile south of ''Mires'' & close to the S.E. [South East] corner of the district of ''Above-the Hill'' |
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Note at foot of page: The names applied to the above features on the property of the Earl of Zetland,
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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Site of PICT'S HOUSE [W of Midhouse] |
Site of Picts House
Site of Picts House
Site of Picts House |
Mr James Spence, Midhouse
Joseph McKay, Postmaster Dounby
Mr H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
Applies to the site of an ancient dwellinghouse, situated nearly 1/8 of a mile west from Midhouse and on the north side of the Loch of Boardhouse. |
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] R. Hawkins Lce. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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Note below Place entry: (O.E.) [Old English] |
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INSABYSETTER |
Insabyseatter
Insabyseatter
Insabyseatter
Insabysetter |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr James Johnston (Occupier)
Re-submitted |
088 |
A small Fm [Farm] house with offices attached situated at the south east corner of the district of ''Above-the Hill'' and on the west side of the public road and ¼ mile south of School in course of erection. The property of the Earl of Zetland |
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Site of PICT'S HOUSE [Kirbuster] |
Picts House (site of)
Picts House (site of)
Picts House (site of) |
Mr James Spence Midhouse
Joseph McKay Postmaster, Dounby
H. Leask, Boardhouse |
088 |
This name applies to the site of an ancient dwellinghouse, situated on the north side of Kirbuster, about ½ mile west from Kirbuster Hill, and a short distance N [North] of Midhouse. |
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[page] 80
Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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Note below Place entry for Picts' House: (O.E) [Old English] |
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SCHOOL (Boys & Girls) |
School (Boys & Girls)
School (Boys & Girls)
School (Boys & Girls) |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr William Spence Farmer Setr |
088 |
A substantial stone building in Course of erection situated in the district of ''Above-the-Hill' & close to the west side of ''Public Road'' & an 1/8 mile west of the northeast end of ''Loch of Hundland'' The Property of the School Board |
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MID HOUSE |
Mid House
Mid House
Mid House |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr James Spence Occupier & Proprietor |
088 |
A small farm house in the district of ''Kirbuster'' on the north east side of ''Loch of Boardhouse'' and a ¼ mile east of Midhouse |
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TUMULI [Quoyhorrie] |
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of) |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr James Spence Midhouse Kirbuster |
088 |
Two small green mounds said to be ancient burying mounds situated nearly ½ mile north east of ''Kirbuster Hill'' and an 1/8 mile S.E. [South East] of ''Quoyhorrie'' |
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Note below Place entry for Tumuli: O.E. [Old English] |
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KIRBUSTER HILL |
Kirbuster Hill
Kirbuster Hill
Kirbuster Hill |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr James Spence Midhouse Kirbuster |
088 |
A medium sized hill of a conical shape situated on the north east side of ''Loch of Boardhouse & a short distance north of the district of Kirbuster & about 2½ miles west of the ''Earls Palace'' |
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TUMULI [E of Kirbuster Hill] |
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of) |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr James Spence Midhouse Kirbuster |
088 |
A group of small circular mounds said to be ancient burying mounds situated at the east base of ''Kirbuster Hill'' |
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TUMULI [Insabysetter] |
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of) |
Mr H Leask Boardhouse
Mr G. Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr James Spence Midhouse |
088 |
Two ancient burying mounds situated on the west side of the ''public road'' about a ¼ mile south of Insabysetter |
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[page] 82
Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: The names applied to the above features are the property of The Earl of Zetland
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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LATHA SKERRY |
Latha Skerry
Latha Skerry
Latha Skerry |
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr William Adamson Lower Palace Birsay |
088 |
A rocky point formed into an island at high water situated near the extreme north end of ''Marwick Head,'' |
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HARPSQUOY |
Harpsquoy
Harpsquoy
Harpsquoy |
Mr John Philip (Occupier)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A farm dwellinghouse with offices & situated close to the south boundary of ''The Barony'' and an 1/8 mile west of ''Yeldabreck'' |
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WRANGLEHALL |
Wranglehall
Wranglehall
Wranglehall |
William Stanger (Occupier)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small farm dwellinghouse with outhouses attached situated on the boundary between ''The Barony'' & ''Marwick'' and nearly a ¼ mile south of ''Yeldabreck'' |
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Parish 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 |
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LEEBRECK |
Leebreck
Leebreck
Leebreck |
Mr George Moar (Occupier)
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
A small dwellonghouse situated in the district of ''Marwick'' and close to the west side of the ''Public Road'' it is also a ¼ mile south of ''Harpsquoy'' |
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CHINGLO |
Chinglo
Chinglo
Chinglo |
Mr George Taylor (Occupier)
Valuation Roll for Orkney
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay |
088 |
A small dwelling house in the district of Marwick, with a few acres of land attached situated immediately south of Leebreck |
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BRECK COTTAGE |
Breck Cottage
Breck Cottage
Breck Cottage |
Mr William Johnston (Occupier)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A dwellinghouse in the district of Marwick, situated on the east side of the public road about midways between ''Roseview and "Chinglo,'' |
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[page] 84
Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of The Earl of Zetland.
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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NORTH WAIRD |
North Waird
North Waird
North Waird |
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
Mr William Johnston Farmer Breck Cottage |
088 |
A small farm dwellinghouse with outhouses situated an 1/8 mile west of ''Inn'' & immediately south west of ''Breck Cottage'' |
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ROSEVIEW |
Roseview
Roseview
Roseview |
Captain William Folster (Occupier)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A dwellinghouse in the district of ''Marwick'' It has a few acres of arable land attached & is situated about 1/8 mile SE. [South East] of Breck Cottage, |
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features are on the property of The Earl of Zetland,
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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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, |
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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 |
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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, |
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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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'' |
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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 |
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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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Parish 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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CUMLAQUOY |
Cumlaquoy
Cumlaquoy
Cumlaquoy |
Mr Peter Taylor (Occupier)
Valuation Roll for Orkney
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A farm dwellinghouse with part of Offices detached situated midways between ''Brockan and ''Quackquoy.'' The property of Occupier) |
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BROCKAN |
Brockan
Brockan
Brockan |
Widow Moar (Occupant)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small farm house with offices detached situated midways between Flaws & ''Cumlaquoy'' The property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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FLAWS |
Flaws
Flaws
Flaws |
William Taylor (Occupier)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A farm dwellnghouse with offices etc situated an 1/8 mile south of Brockan and ¼ mile west of ''Langskaill'' The property of The Earl of Zetland, |
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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LANGSKAILL |
Langskaill
Langskaill
Langskaill |
Mr John Breck (Occupier)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A Farm dwellinghouse & offices situated near the centre of the District of ''Marwick'' about a ¼ mile east of Flaws and an 1/8 mile west of ''Crook'' The property of The Earl of Zetland. |
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CROOK |
Crook
Crook
Crook |
Mr Thomas Mowat (Occupier)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small farm house & offices situated an 1/8 mile east of ''Langskaill'' and a ¼ mile south west of ''Leequoy'' The property of Occupier, |
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TUMULUS [SE of Roseview] |
Tumulus
Tumulus
Tumulus |
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
Mr John Taylor Farmer Leaquoy |
088 |
A small green mound said to be an ancient place of interment or burial mound situated an 1/8 mile S.E. [South East] of ''Roseview'' and about the same distance east of Windbreck. This object is said to have crumbled away greatly within the last 30 or 40 years, from natural decay, |
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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WINDBRECK |
Windbreck
Windbreck
Windbreck |
Nicol Mowat (Occupier)
Mr George Robson Late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Norton |
088 |
A small farmhouse & Grocers shop situated an 1/8 mile south by west of ''Roseview'' & immediately north of ''South Waird.'' The property of the Occupier |
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SOUTH WAIRD |
South Waird
South Waird
South Waird |
Mr Peter Taylor (Occupier)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Norton |
088 |
A small farm dewllinghouse situated immediately south of Windbreck The property of Mr James Bias, |
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LEEQUOY |
Leeqouy
Leequoy
Leequoy |
Mr John Taylor (Occupier)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A substantial farm dwellinghouse & offices attached, situated an 1/8 mile south of ''South Waird'' and about the same distance north west of Rubreck. The property of the Occupier |
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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TUMULI [Leequoy] |
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli |
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Norton
Mr John Taylor Farmer Leaquoy |
088 |
Applies to the remains of four small mounds said to be ancient places of interment, or burial mounds, situated about an 1/8 mile east of ''Leaquoy'' and nearly the same distance north of ''Rubreck'' |
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RUBRECK |
Rubreck
Rubreck
Rubreck |
Miss Mary Mowat (Occupant)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr John Taylor Farmer Leaquoy |
088 |
A small dwellinghouse situated an 1/8 mile south east of ''Leequoy'' and immediately north of Cooperhouse The Property of John Taylor ''Leequoy. |
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COOPERHOUSE |
Cooperhouse
Cooperhouse
Cooperhouse |
Mr William Mowat (Occupier)
Mr George Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Donald Stephen Fm. [Farmer] Norton |
088 |
A small farm dwellinghouse situated an 1/8 mile south of ''Leequoy and a short distance south west of ''Rubreck.'' The property of The Earl of Zetland, |
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Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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Note below Place entry for Tumuli: O.E. [Old English] |
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YELDABRECK |
Yeldabreck
Yeldabreck
Yeldabreck
Yeldabreck
Yeldabreck |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr George Johnston Occupier
Mr William Moar Farmer Barnhouse
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small thatched farm house and offices situated about 1 mile south of the Palace of Birsay and about 1½ mile W.S.W [West South West] of Birsay public School. |
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BARNHOUSE |
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Barnhouse
Barnhouse |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr George Johnston Farmer Yeldabreck
Mr William Moar Occupier
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A thatched farm house and offices situated about three chains east of ''Yeldabreck'' and about 1 mile south of the ''Palace of Birsay.'' |
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HOWQUOY |
Howquoy
Howquoy
Howquoy
Howquoy
Howquoy |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr George Johnston Farmer Yeldabreck
Mr John Falsetter Occupier
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
A thatched dilapidated farm house and offices situated nearly 1/8 of a mile south of Yeldabreck and about the same distance N.N.E [North North East] of Wranglehall. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: Note The above three names are on the property of the ''Earl of Zetland''
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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GLOWER |
Glower
Glower
Glower
Glower
Glower |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr George Johnston Farmer Yeldabreck
Mrs Spence and Kirkness Occupiers
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
The name given to a group of four dwelling houses in good condition situated about 1¼ miles south of the ''Palace of Birsay,'' and about ¼ mile S.S.E. [South South East] of Breck-be-South, |
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GREENTOFT |
Greentoft
Greentoft
Greentoft
Greentoft
Greentoft |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr P Hunter Occupier
Mr George Johnston Farmer Montreal
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
Applies to a small dwelling with garden etc. attached situated about 1/8 of a mile S. [South] east of ''Glower'' and fully ½ mile siuth of Stanger, |
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MONTREAL |
Montreal
Montreal
Montreal
Montreal
Montreal |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr P Hunter Farmer Greentoft
Mr P. Falsetter Occupier
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small dwelling house with garden etc. attached situated about ¼ mile south of Stanger, and a short distance east of ''Glower'' |
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Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: Note The above names are the property of the Earl of Zetland
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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SALLIES |
Sallies
Sallies
Sallies
Sallies
Sallies |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr P Stanger Occupier
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
Mr John Johnston of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small thatched dwelling house with offices and land attached situated on the south side of the public - road leading to Boardhouse: fully 1/8 of a mile E.S.E. [East South East] of Ness. |
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CASTLEHILL |
Castlehill
Castlehill
Castlehill
Castlehill
Castlehill |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr Thomas Mowat Occupier
Mr P. Stanger Farmer Sallies
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
Applies to a small farm house with garden and offices attached situated fully ¼ mile E.S.E. [East South East] of Sallies and about ½ mile N.N.W. [North North West] of Twatt, |
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LANGA NESS |
Langa Ness
Langa Ness
Langa Ness
Longa Ness
Langa Ness |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr Thomas Mowat, Farmer, Castlehill
Mr Lachlan Taylor Tormiston
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
The name given to a promontory in the north side of the ''Loch of Boardhouse'' and situated about 1/8 of a mile south of Langaness Fm [Farm] House. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: Note The above names are on the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland,
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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STANGER |
Stanger
Stanger
Stanger
Stanger
Stanger |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
William Stevenson Occupier
Messrs Moar Farmers Nether Stanger
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small thatched farmhouse with garden and Offices attached situated close to the public road leading to ''Birsay Palace,'' about ½ mile South East of Birsay public School |
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NETHER STANGER |
Nether Stanger
Nether Stanger
Nether Stanger
Nether Stanger
Nether Stanger |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Messrs Moar Occupiers
Mr William Stevenson Farmer Stanger
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
Applies to a cluster of dwelling houses with land and offices attached, situated close to the north of Stanger, and about ¼ mile N.W. [North West] of ''Ness'' |
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NESS |
Ness
Ness
Ness
Ness
Ness |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr Robert Yorston Farmer Occupier
Mr William Stevenson Farmer Stanger
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small farm house with garden and offices situated on the north side of the public road leading to ''Boardhouse". and nearly midway between, Nether Stanger and Sallies |
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Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney
Note at foot of page: Note The above names are the property of the Right Hon [Honourable] "The Earl of Zetland".
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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DALE |
Dale
Dale
Dale
Dale
Dale |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr James Johnston Farmer Linnabreck
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
A small dilapidated building situated a short distance north of ''Linnabreck'' and about ¼ mile south of Greentoft, in the occupation of ''Widow Kirkness'' |
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LINNA BRECK |
Linna Breck
Linna Breck
Linna Breck
Linna Breck
Linna Breck |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr James Johnston Farmer Linnabreck
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
The name given to an elevated stretch of rough ground stretching in a South-easterly direction for ¼ mile from the house of Linnabreck and is also about 1/8 of a mile south of Newhall |
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LINNABRECK |
Linnabreck
Linnabreck
Linnabreck
Linnabreck
Linnabreck |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr James Johnston Occupier
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
Applies to a small farm house situated a short distance south of ''Dale'' and about ¼ mile west of ''Newhall'' |
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Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- OrkneyNote at foot of page:
Note at foot of page: Note, The above names are the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] ''The Earl of Zetland.''
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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EASTDALE |
Eastdale
Eastdale
Eastdale
Eastdale
Eastdale |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
William Spence Occupier
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
A small dilapidated farm house situated about 1/8 of mile north of Newhall and about ½ mile West of ''Ravie Hill'' |
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NEWHALL |
Newhall
Newhall
Newhall
Newhall
Newhall |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr William Leask Occupier
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small slated farm house with garden and offices attached, situated about ¼ mile Westwards of Raviehall and about ¼ mile South West of ''Ravie Hill'' |
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TUMULUS [nr Newhall] |
Tumulus
Tumulus
Tumulus
Tumulus
Tumulus |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr William Leask, Farmer Newhall
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A circular mound said to have been an ancient burial place which may be confirmed with the fact that ashes and other substances denoting the same to have been used as a place of interment, were discovered during the process of excavation which took place about twelve years ago, |
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Note at foot of page: Note The above names are the property of the Earl of Zetland.
[signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant] |
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RAVIE HILL |
Ravie Hill
Ravie Hill
Ravie Hill
Ravie Hill
Ravie Hill |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr James Johnston Farmer Linnabreck
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
The name given to a hill of considerable extent situated about ½ mile west N.W. [North West] of Twatt, and about 1½ miles South east of Boardhouse. |
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RAVIEHALL |
Raviehall
Raviehall
Raviehall
Raviehall
Raviehall |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr Falsetter Occupier
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
A small thatched dewlling house situated about ¼ mile south west of ''Ravie Hill'' and about ¼ mile E.S.E. [East South East] of Newhall |
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TUMULI [Raviehall] |
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr Falsetter Raviehall
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
A group of three tumuli, ancient burial mounds, situated at the southern base of Ravie Hill and immediately east of Raviehall |
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Note at foot of page: Note The house names are the property of the Earl of Zetland
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NICOL POINT |
Nicol Point
Nicol Point
Nicol Point
Nicol's Point
Nicol's Point |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Newbigging
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
A small point situated on the south side of the Loch of Boardhouse ½ mile north of Twatt and about ¼ mile east of Castlehill, |
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NEWBIGGING |
Newbigging
Newbigging
Newbigging
Newbigging
Newbigging |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr William Spence Farmer Bigbreck
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
J Johnston Esq Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small thatched farm house situated on the W. [West] side of the road leading to Boardhouse, ¼ mile N. [North] of Twatt and about ¼ mile south of Castlehill |
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Note at foot of page: Note. The above names are on the property of The Earl of Zetland
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BIGBRECK |
Bigbreck
Bigbreck
Bigbreck
Bigbreck
Bigbreck |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr William Spence Farmer, (Occupier)
Mr William Mowat, Farmer Newbigging
John Johnston Esq of Vetquoy
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A farm house with garden and Offices attached situated a very short distance north of the manse of Twatt,
The property of Mr William Spence Occupier, |
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TUMULI [Linnabreck] |
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr William Spence Farmer Bigbreck
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
J Johnston Esq of Vetquoy |
088 |
Applies to two small mounds said to have been ancient burial mounds, situated ¼ mile E.S.E [East South East] of Linnabreck and fully 1/8 of a mile south of Newhall; no remains have been found in them.
An excavation of these and several other tumuli in the locality was conducted By Mr Farrer MP [Member of Parliament] in 1869; but nothing of interest was discovered in any of them, |
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TUMULUS [Newbigging] |
Tumulus
Tumulus
Tumulus |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr George Robson, Palace of Birsay
Revd [Reverend] J. Garson, Free Manse Twatt |
088 |
A small conical knoll, said to be an ancient burial mound, situated ¼ mile NW. [North West] of Linnabreck and about ¼ E.SE. [East South East] of Greentoft, on the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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STONE CIST FOUND A.D. 1869 [tumuli, Newbigging] |
Tumuli
Stone Cist found A.D 1869 |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr W Spence Farmer Bigbreck
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
J Johnston Esq Vetquoy |
088 |
A group of 5 Tumuli Situated about 7 Chains N.E [North East] of Newbigging and about 20 Chains S.E [South East] of Castlehill |
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TUMULUS [Newbigging] |
Tumulus |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr W Spence Farmer Bigbreck
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
J Johnston Esq Vetquoy |
088 |
An excavation of these was Conducted by Mr Farrer M.P. [Member of Parliament] in 1869 when a Stone Cist was found in the largest. nothing else of interest was discovered. On the left Side of the road & 13 Chains north of Newbigging there are other two. & about 4 Chains west of Newbigging there is another |
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TUMULUS [Newbigging] |
Tumulus |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr W Spence Farmer Bigbreck
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
J Johnston Esq Vetquoy |
088 |
An excavation of these was Conducted by Mr Farrer M.P. [Member of Parliament] in 1869 when a Stone Cist was found in the largest. nothing else of interest was discovered. On the left Side of the road & 13 Chains north of Newbigging there are other two. & about 4 Chains west of Newbigging there is another |
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TUMULUS [NW of Linnabreck] |
Tumulus |
Henry Leask Esq Boardhouse
Mr W Spence Farmer Bigbreck
Mr Thomas Mowat Farmer Castlehill
J Johnston Esq Vetquoy |
088 |
An excavation of these was Conducted by Mr Farrer M.P. [Member of Parliament] in 1869 when a Stone Cist was found in the largest. nothing else of interest was discovered. On the left Side of the road & 13 Chains north of Newbigging there are other two. & about 4 Chains west of Newbigging there is another |
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[signed] A McDonald Corpl. R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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CROOK |
Crook
Crook
Crook |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Torminston Kirbuster
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
Applies to a thatched farmhouse situated in the district of Kirbuster close to the north east side of ''Loch of Boardhouse'' and about an 1/8 mile west of ''Whiclath,'' |
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WHICLATH |
Whiclath
Whiclath
Whiclath |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Farmer Torminston
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A thatched farm house & offices attached situated an 1/8 mile east of Crook and ¼ mile north of ''Knowe of "Nesthouse'. It is also about a ½ mile south of ''Hill of Kirbuster'' |
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KIRBUSTER |
Kirbuster
Kirbuster
Kirbuster |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Farmer Torminston
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small district surrounding the north and east side of ''Loch of Boardhouse and comprising about a dozen small farmhouses etc It is about 1 mile in length by about a ¼ in breadth. |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of The Earl of Zetland,
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KNOWE OF NESTHOUSE |
Know of Nesthouse
Knowe of Nesthouse
Knowe of Nesthouse |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Torminston Kirbuster
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small Knoll the site of an ancient ''Picts House'' situated close to the north east side of ''Loch of Boardhouse'' and about a ¼ mile north west of the farm of ''Kirbuster'' |
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KIRBUSTER FARM |
Kirbuster
Kirbuster
Kirbuster
Kirbuster Farm |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Farmer Torminston
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton
adopted |
088 |
A substantial farmhouse & Offices, with Garden attached, situated close to the west side of the public road leading to ''Swannay,'' and immediately N.W.[North West] from where the Burn of Kirbuster crosses the Public Road |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of The Earl of Zetland
[signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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MOSSBANK |
Mossbank
Mossbank
Mossbank |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Farmer Torminston Kirbuster
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small dwellinghouse with a few acres of arable land attached situated close to the junction of Burn of Kirbuster with Loch of Hundland. |
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BURN OF KIRBUSTER |
Burn of Kirbuster
Burn of Kirbuster
Burn of Kirbuster |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Farmer Torminston
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A stream of a considerable size flowing in a westerly direction out of Loch of Hundland and falling into ''Loch of Boardhouse'' about a ¼ mile south west of the farmhouse of Kirbuster its length will be about ½ mile |
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Site of PICT'S HOUSE [Knowe of Nesthouse] |
Site of Picts House
Site of Picts House
Site of Picts House |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Farmer Torminston Kirbuster
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
Applies to site of ancient ''Picts House'' situated on the Knowe of Nesthouse close to the east side of ''Loch of Boardhouse and a ¼ mile north west of the farmhouse of ''Kirbuster'' |
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GREEN KNOWE |
Green Knowe
Green Knowe
Green Knowe |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Fmr [Farmer] Torminston Kirbuster
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A circular Knoll remains of an ancient burying mound situated close to the south boundary of the district of Kirbuster and a ¼ mile south west of ''Braeside'' |
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Site of CHAPEL [Kirbuster] |
Site of Chapel
Site of Chapel
Site of Chapel |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Farmer Torminston
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
Site of ancient ''Romish Church'' situated on a Knoll close to the north side of Burn of Kirbuster and immediately south by west of ''Kirbuster'' farmhouse" |
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Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of The Earl of Zetland
[signed] James Stuart |
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GUTTERQUOY |
Gutterquoy
Gutterquoy
Gutterquoy |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Farmer Torminston Kirbuster
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small thatched farm house situated near the east boundary of ''Kirbuster'' and close to the north west side of the ''Swannay Road'' and also 1/6 mile East of ''Braeside'' |
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BRAESIDE |
Braeside
Braeside
Braeside |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Farmer Torminston
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small thatched farm house etc. situated about an 1/8 mile south of Gutterquoy & about the same distance west of ''Canada West'' |
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CANADA WEST |
Canada West
Canada West
Canada West |
Mr G Robson late teacher Birsay
Mr Lauchlan Taylor Farmer Torminston
Mr Donald Stephen Farmer Norton |
088 |
A small thatched farmhouse situated close to the east boundary of the district of Kirbuster and 1/8 mile east of Braeside. |
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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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STANDARD |
Standard |
Mr Robertson Teacher Evie
Mr Wood Costa
Rev. [Reverend] A Macgregor Rose |
089 |
This name is applied to a stack or perpendicular rock situated 21 Ch [chains] N.E. [North East] from Inyama Hellia & 17 Ch [chains] N.W. [North West] from ''Ramna Geo of Rusday'' |
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INYAMA HELLIA |
Inyamahailya
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Inyama Hellia |
Mr Robertson Teacher Evie
Mr Wood Costa
Rev. [Reverend] A Macgregor Rose
Re-submitted |
089 |
This name is applied to a Creek or narrow inlet situate 21 Ch [chains] S.W. [South West] from ''Standard'' 60 Ch [chains] N.W.[orth West] from Costa Hill & 130 Ch [chains] S.W. [South West] from Ramna Geo |
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RAMNA GEO |
Ramna Geo |
Mr Robertson Teacher Evie
Mr Wood Costa
Rev. [Reverend] A Macgregor Rose |
089 |
This name is applied to a creek similar to the above situate 30 Ch [chains] N.E. [North East] from ''Inyama Hellia & 35 Ch [chains] S.W. [South West] from ''Costa Head'' |
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COSTA HILL |
Costa Hill |
Mr Robertson Teacher Evie
Mr Wood Costa
Revd. [Reverend] A Macgregor Rose |
089 |
This name is applied to a large hill covered with heathy pasture, situate on the N. [North] side of Public Road (Evie to Birsay) on the parish boundary betwixt Evie & Birsay at the extreme N.W. [North West] point of the ph. [parish] of Evie & N.E. [North East] point of Birsay ph. [Parish] Proprietor Mr Brotchie of Swannay |
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ERNIE TOWER |
Ernie Tower |
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Authorised and described in Name Book. Evie ph. [Parish] |
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LOCH OF SWANNAY |
Loch of Swannay |
John Scot Surtidale
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie
Mr Robertson |
089 |
This name is applied to a large fresh water Loch situate 50 Ch. [chains] S.W. [South West] from 'Costa Hill' 1½ miles N.E. [North East] from Loch of Hunland near the N. [North] end of the parish of Evie & 40 Ch. [chains] east from 'Swannay House' it is the property of Mr Brotchie of Swannay & Leith |
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CHRISMO |
Chrismo
Chrismo
Chrismo |
Mr John Harper Chrismo
Mr John Scott Surtidale
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie |
089 |
Applies to a small Farm, situated near the East side of Loch of Swannay - the property of Mr Brotchie |
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GREY STONE |
Grey Stone |
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089 |
Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Evie Parish |
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RANTAN |
Rantan |
John Scot Surtidale
James Spence Occupier
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie |
089 |
This name is applied to a Crofter's house situated in the above parish 20 ch [chains] S W. [South West] from "Stoneymilders" & 9 ch. [chains] E. [East] from "Bocky hall" it is one story, built of stone, thatched, and in fair repair |
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MOUNT PLEASANT |
Mountpleasant
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Mount Pleasant |
Anne Johnston, occupier
James Spence, Rantan
John Scot, Surtidale
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089 |
This name is applied to a house similar in detail to the above situate 14 chains S. E. [South East] from Rantan |
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MITTENS |
Mittens |
James Moore, occupier
James Spence 'Rantan'
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Rose, F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie |
089 |
This name is applied to a house similar in detail to the above, situate 14 ch. [chains] W. [West] from 'Mountpleasant,' |
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SCRUIT |
Scruit |
John Scot 'Suritadale'
James Spence Rantan
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie |
089 |
This name is applied to a small crofter's house situate 5 ch. [chains] from W [West] side of Loch of Swannay & 21 ch [chains] S.E. [South East] from 'Suritidale' it is one story, built of stone, thatched, and in bad repair: Proprietor Right Hble [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland |
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TUMULI [Rantan &c] |
Tumuli |
James Spence Rantan |
089 |
This applies to two small mounds. situate 6 ch [chains] N.E. [North East] from 'Mittens,' 10 ch [chains] S W [South West]
from 'Rantan' & 9 ch [chains] S.E [South East] from Bockyhall,' the small or north mound was opened a short time ago by James Spence of Rantan & found to contain a cist; with ashes. |
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STONE CIST FOUND A.D. 1877 [Rantan] |
Stone Cist found A.D. 1877 |
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089 |
the small or north mound was opened a short time ago by James Spence of Rantan & found to contain a cist; with ashes. |
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SWANNAY HOUSE |
Swannay House
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Swannay House |
Mr Clarke Grieve Swannay
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie
Mr Robertson
Orkney & Shetland Guide & Directory
Peace's Map of Orkney |
089 |
This name is applied to a Mansion house situate 40 ch [chains]
N [North] from 'Loch of Swannay' 14 Miles from Finstown & 3½
from Twatt. It is a substantial stone building slated & in Good repair. proprietor Mr. Brotchie of Swannay & Leith |
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BURN OF SWANNAY |
Burn of Swannay |
Mr Clarke Grieve Swannay
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie
Mr Robertson Orkney & Shetland Guide & Director
Peace's Map of Orkney |
089 |
This name is applied to a considerable stream which has it's source in the Loch of Swany: thence flowing in a westerly direction from N. [North] end of 'Loch of Swannay' to the Sea & situate 5 ch. [chains] S [South] of Swannay House |
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SURTIDALE |
Surtidale |
John Scot Occupier
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister, Evie
Mr Robertson |
089 |
This name is applied to a crofter's house, situate 31 ch [chains] S. E. [South East] from Swannay House & 20 ch. [chains] S.W. [South West] from N. W. [North West] end of 'Loch of Swannay It is one story built-of stone thatched & in middling repair
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BOKIEHALL |
Bockyhall
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Bokiehall
Bokiehall |
W Isbister Occupier
John Scot Surtidale
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie
Re-submitted |
089 |
This name is applied to a small house similar in detail to the above situate 43 ch [chains] S. [South] from 'Swannay House' & 43 ch [chains] S.W. [South West] from Surtidale
Mr. Isbister. Ingshay. |
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STONEYMILDERS |
Stoneymilders |
W. Isbister Occupier
John Scot Surtidale
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie |
089 |
This name is applied to a house similar in detail to the above 20 Ch. [chains] S. [South] from Surtidale & 29 Ch [chains] N. E. [North East] from "Bokiehall"
Earl of Zeatland Proprietor |
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HUNDLAND HILL |
Hundland Hill |
Mr A Rust Luden Hill
Mr G Brown Hundland
County Directory 1878 |
089 |
Applies to an eminence situate on the west side of Loch of
Swannay, on the property of the Earl of Zetland Aske Hall
near Richmond, Yorkshire. |
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DALE |
Dale |
Mr A Rust
Mr G Brown
William Mowatt, Tenant |
089 |
Applies to a farmhouse situate on the west side of the Loch of Swannay about 15 chains N.W. [North West] of Luden Hill. Earl of Zetland Proprietor. |
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LUDENHILL |
LudenHill (one word) |
Mr A Rust Tenant
Mr G Brown, Hundland
Mr W Mowatt Dale |
089 |
Applies to a farmhouse situate about 15 chains S.E. [South East] of Dale, one storey in height and thatched Earl of Zetland. proprietor |
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LOCH OF HUNDLAND |
Loch of Hundland |
Mr G.Brown, Hundland
Mr A Rust, Luden Hill
Mr J Findlater Deasbreck |
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Applies to a large sheet of water, situate to the west of Hundland (farmhouse) |
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NISTHOUSE |
Nisthouse |
Mr G Brown Hundland
Mr A Rust
Mr J Findlater |
089 |
Applies to a farmhouse situate about 20 chains NW [North West] of Hundland, house one storey in height, and slated Mr George Brown, Hundland proprietor. |
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HUNDLAND |
Hundland |
Mr George Brown, Proprietor
Mr A Rust
County Directory 1878 |
089 |
Applies to a farmhouse situate 20 chains SE [South East] of Nisthouse house one storey in height and slated. In its vicinity is the site of an ancient chapel of which nothing is locally known except, that a portion of the walls were standing some years ago |
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Site of CHAPEL [Hundland] |
Chapel (site of) |
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089 |
the site of an ancient chapel of which nothing is locally known except that a portion of the walls were standing some years ago |
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Typed on bodies of Sheets 88.16 & 89.13
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STONE CIST [tumulus, Hundland] |
Tumulus
Stone Cist |
Mr G Brown Hundland |
089 |
This name is applied to 2 considerable mounds of earth, situate a short distance North of the farmhouse of Hundland. on being opened a short time ago by the late Mr Farrer MP. [Member of Parliament] a stone cist, containing bones ashes etc were discovered in each the cists are still visible. |
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STONE CIST [tumulus, Hundland] |
Tumulus
Stone Cist |
Mr G Brown, Hundland |
089 |
This name is applied to 2 considerable mounds of earth, situate a short distance North of the farmhouse of Hundland. on being opened a short time ago by the late Mr Farrar MP. [Member of Parliament] a stone cist, containing bones ashes etc were discovered in each the cists are still visible. |
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HILL |
Hill |
Mr G Brown Proprietor
Mr A Rust Luden Hill
Mr J. Findlater Deasbreck |
089 |
Applies to a small crofthouse situate 12 chains east of Hundland house one storey in height in fair repair |
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Tumulus -- O.E. [Old English]
Tumulus -- O.E. [Old English]
Stone Cist -- O.E. [Old English] |
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MUCKLE HOLM |
Muckle Holm
Muckle Holm
Muckle Holm |
Mr G Brown Hundland
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Rose F.C. [Free Church] Manse Evie
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster Evie |
089 |
Applies to the largest of 3 islands situate in the Loch of Swannay. |
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STONEY HOLM |
Stoney Holm
Stoney Holm |
Mr G Brown Hundland
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Rose F.C. [Free Church] Manse Evie
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster Evie |
089 |
Applies to a small islet situate in the Loch of Swannay, 15 chains S.W [South West] of Muckle Holm |
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PARK HOLM |
Park Holm
Park Holm |
Mr G Brown Hundland
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Rose F.C. [Free Church] Manse Evie
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster Evie |
089 |
Applies to a similar islet situate 18 south of Stoney Holm |
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COTT OF COWGATE |
Cott of Cowgate
Cott of Cowgate
Cott of Cowgate |
Mr Brown, Hundland.
Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster, Evie
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Rose FC [Free Church] Manse, Evie |
089 |
This name applies to a crofters house Situate about 35 chains NW [North West] of Hundland Hill. house of one Storey and thatched. |
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GRIP OF LOONAN |
Grip of Loonan |
Mr Brown, Hundland
Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster, Evie
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Rose FC [Free Church] Manse, Evie |
089 |
Applies to a small stream having its sources in a piece of mossy ground situate at the south eastern end of Loch of Swannay into which it flows. |
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DALE |
Dale
Dale
Dale |
Mr J Paterson, Farmer Dale
Mr. W. Borwick Farmer Southend
Rev. [Reverend] A Macgregor Rose |
089 |
Applies to a Farm House and Steading situate 15 chains N [North] of Southend. It is built of stone. thatched. one storey
high and in good repair. It is the property of Mr Brotchie
Swannay. |
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SOUTHEND |
Southend
Southend
Southend |
Mr J Paterson
Mr W Borwick
Rev. [Reverend] A Macgregor Rose |
089 |
Applies to a Farm House & Steading. situate 20 chains West of Upper Whitemire. It is built of stone, thatched. one Storey high and is in good repair It is the property of Mr Brotchie |
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HIMMON HILL |
Himmon Hill |
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089 |
For Authorities & description See Name Book of Evie Ph. [Parish] |
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UPPER WHITEMIRE |
Upper Whitemire
Upper Whitemire
Upper Whitemire |
Mr J Paterson
Mr W Borwick
Rev. [Reverend] A Macgregor Rose |
089 |
Applies to a Farm House and Steading situate 28 Chains
S.W. [South West] of Dale. It is built of Stone, thatched, one storey high and is in fine repair. It is the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland. |
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WHITEMIRE |
Whitemire
Whitemire
Whitemire |
Mr W. Scott. Farmer Whitemire
Mr J. Paterson
Rev. [Reverend] A Macgregor Rose |
089 |
Applies to a Farm House and Steading. Situate 25 Chains S. [South] of Upper Whitemire. It is built of Stone, thatched, one Storey high and is in good repair. The property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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BURN OF WHITEMIRE |
Burn of Whitemire
Burn of Whitemire
Burn of Whitemire |
Mr W.Scott Farmer Whitemire
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor Rose
Mr. Wood Costa |
089 |
Applies to a Stream issuing at about 17 Chains South east of Whitemire and flows into the Loch of Swannay. 30 Chains N.W. [North West] of Whitemire |
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BURN OF DEITH-HELLIA |
Burn of Deith Hailya
Burn of Deith Hailya
Burn of Deith Hailya
Burn of Deith-hellia |
Mr W. Scott
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor Rose
Mr. Wood
Re-submitted |
089 |
Applies to a Stream issuing 20 Chains N.E. [North East] of Whitemire & flows into the Mill pond 4 Chains east of Whitemire and retains its name till it flows into Burn of Whitemire 10 Chains West of Whitemire |
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GRIP OF DEITH-HELLIA |
Grip of Deith Hailya
Grip of Deith Hailya
Grip of Deith Hailya
Grip of Deith-hellia |
Mr W Scott
Rev. [Reverend] A Macgregor Rose
Mr Wood
Re-submitted |
089 |
Applies to a drain & Stream Situated 8 chains east of Whitemire and has broken banks along its course. |
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LOONAN |
Loonan
Loonan
Loonan |
Mr. Wood
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor Rose
Mr Robertson |
089 |
Applies to a Mossy hollow Situated at 25 Chains. West of Whitemire. |
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BLETADITH |
Bletadith
Bletadith
Bletadith |
Mr Wood
Mr Robertson
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor Rose |
089 |
This name applies to a portion of Moss. Situated 27 Chains South east of Whitemire |
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SKESQUOY |
Skesquoy |
Mr G Brown, Hundland
Mr J Findlater, Deasbeck
Mr Borwick |
089 |
This name applies to a small district containing 3 small farms. situate S.E. [South East] of the south end of Loch of Hundland. Mr. George Brown Hundland proprietor |
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TUMULUS [Deasabreck] |
Tumulus |
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This name applies to 2 earthen mounds situate between Deasbreck & Durkadale. No authentic information can be ascertained respecting them |
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TUMULUS [Deasabreck] |
Tumulus |
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The name applies to 2 earthen mounds situate between Deasbreck & Durkadale. No authentic information can be ascertained respecting them |
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DEASBRECK |
Deasbreck |
Mr J Findlater Tenant
Mr G Brown, Hundland
Mr Borwick, Durkadale |
089 |
This name applies to a District & farmhouses situate S E [South East] of the south end of Loch of Hundland the property of the Earl of Zetland Roke Hall near Richmond, Yorkshire |
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DURKADALE |
Durkadale |
Mr J Findlater Tenant
Mr G Brown Hundland
Mr Borwick Durkadale |
089 |
Applies to a farm house situate about 18 chains south of Deasbreck. house one storey in height and slated Earl of Zetland proprietor. |
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BURN OF DURKADALE |
Burn of Durkadale |
Mr J Findlater Tenant
Mr G Brown Hundland
Mr Borwick Durkadale |
089; 095 |
Applies to a burn separating the farms of Deasbreck & Durkadale. and flowing into the loch of Hundland (South end) |
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BURN OF ETHERIEGEO |
Burn of Etherigeo
Burn of Etherigeo
Burn of Etherigeo |
Mr Wood, Inner Urigar
Revd [Reverend] Mr Rose, F C [Free Church] Manse, Evie
Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster Evie |
089 |
Applies to a Small Stream having its sources in Cauldress and thence flowing N W [North West] till it falls into the Loch of Swannay |
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Site of KIRK OF ETHERIGEO |
Kirk of Etherigeo |
Mr Wood, Inner Urigar
Revd [Reverend] Mr Rose, F C [Free Church] Manse, Evie
Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster Evie |
089 |
Applies to a few Stones on mound Situate on the west Side of the Burn of Etherigeo. and supposed by the inhabitants of this district to be the site of an ancient Church. |
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SLEET MOSS |
Sleet Moss |
Mr Wood, Inner Urigar
Revd [Reverend] Mr Rose, F C [Free Church] Manse, Evie
Mr Robertson, Schoolmaster Evie |
089 |
Applies to a partially worked peat moss situate on the upper portion of Burn of Etherigeo |
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CAULDRESS |
Cauldress |
Mr Mowat
Mr Robertson
Rev. [Reverend] A. M. Rose |
089 |
Applies to a hollow situated at the Source of Burn of Etherigeo |
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MID HILL |
Mid Hill |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book Evie Ph [Parish] |
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IVERABIST |
Iverabist |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book Evie Ph [Parish] |
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GUNNAGAIRN |
Gunnagairn
Gunnagairn
Gunnagairn |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
Applies to a small creek situated at the north end of Marwick Bay, and about ½ mile SW. [South West] of Gruidgair |
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MINNA GEO |
Minna Geo
Minna Geo
Minna Geo |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A small creek situated midway between Skeosand and Gunnagairn on the north side of Marwick Bay |
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SKEO SAND |
Skeo Sand
Skeo Sand
Skeo Sand |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A small creek of a sandy character situated 1/8 of a mile north west of "Choin" and at the eastern extremity of Marwick Bay |
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CHOIN |
Choin
Choin
Choin |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
The name given to a pool of stagnant water situated between low and high water mark in Marwick Bay encircled with a raised embankment of loose stones which prevents the water running out of it at ebb tides. it is situated a distance of about ½ mile North west of How |
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TUNGA |
Tunga
Tunga
Tunga |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A narrow point of rocky foreshore situated at the southern extremity of Marwick Bay and nearly ½ mile west of "Howe" |
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MAR WICK |
Mar Wick
Mar Wick
Mar Wick |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
Applies to a broken bay of considerable size situated on the west shore of the district of Marwick and lies immediately south of Marwick Head ½ mile south of Gruidgair and about ½ mile N W [North West] of Howe |
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Roman Capitals |
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CHAPEL (In Ruins) [N of Howe] |
Chapel (remains of)
Chapel (remains of)
Chapel (remains of) |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
The remains of an ancient chapel situated on the coast about ½ mile north of Howe and ½ mile south of Gruidgair and close to high water mark there is no tradition wether can any information be gleaned respecting its origin but that it is an antiquity of a very early date is a well Known fact, It is generally believed to belong to a period prior to the reformation, There is also a disused burial ground surrounding it which is considered to be coeval with the chapel |
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BURIAL GROUND [chapel, N of Howe] |
Burial Ground
Burial Ground
Burial Ground |
Mr. David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor Geoth |
094 |
There is also a disused burial ground surrounding it [the chapel] which is considered to be coeval with the chapel. |
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NETHER SKAILL |
Nether Skaill
Nether Skaill
Nether Skaill |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A thatched farm house with offices attached situated about ¼ mile E S E [East South East] of Flaws and about ¾ mile N.E. [North East] of "Howe" |
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KNOWE OF FLAWS |
Knowe of Flaws
Knowe of Flaws
Knowe of Flaws |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geo |
094 |
Applies to a small Knoll said to be an ancient burial mound situated in a small inclosure - ¼ mile S W [South West] of Nether Skaill and ¼ mile south of Flaws no remains have been discovered in it, no excavation having taken place The above names are on the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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Burial Ground -- G T [German Text]
Knowe of Flaws -- O.E. [Old English] |
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KNOWE OF NETHERSKAILL |
Knowe of Nether Skaill
Knowe of Nether Skaill
Knowe of Nether Skaill
Knowe of Netherskaill |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth
adopted |
094 |
A small knoll situated about ¼ mile south of Nether Skaill and fully ¼ mile South east of "Flaws" and about fifteen chains east
of the Knowe of Flaws. and is said to have been an ancient burial mound but no remains have been discovered in it though a
considerable portion of it has been lately removed for use in repairing roads. |
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MARWICK |
Marwick
Marwick
Marwick |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
Applies to an extensive district well cultivated and thickly populated is about 1¾ miles in length by 1½ in breadth it is situated about 1½ miles west of Twatt and about 1 mile south of the Barony and a distance of about one mile north of Vestrafiold |
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Marwick -- Typed on the body of 88/14 |
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HOWABRECK |
Howabreck
Howabreck
Howabreck |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A thatched farm house and offices situated about six chains north of Breckan and 1/8 of a mile west of "Quoylonga" The property of Mrs Linklater Cavan Birsay |
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NEARHOUSE |
Nearhouse
Nearhouse
Nearhouse |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A group of dilapidated buildings including dwelling house and offices situated between Howabreck and Stara, and fully 1/8 of a mile north west of Brockan. |
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STARA |
Stara
Stara
Stara |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A thatched farm house and offices situated about 1/8 of a mile south of Cooperhouse immediately north of "Nearhouse" and about 1/8 of a mile west of ''Howabrack'' |
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BROCKAN |
Brockan
Brockan
Brockan |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A substantial farm house and offices situated about fourteen chains north, north. west of ''Scorn'' and about ¼ mile south of Cooperhouse the property of the Earl of Zetland |
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QUOYLONGA |
Quoylonga
Quoylonga
Quoylonga |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A thatched farm house and offices situated about six chains north east of Brockan and ¼ mile north of Scorn the property of Mrs Leask Knockhall Stromness |
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SCORN |
Scorn
Scorn
Scorn |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A group of thatched buildings including dwelling house and offices situated about ¼ mile S.S.E [South South East] of Brockan and 1/8 of a mile north of ''Brettobreck'' The property of the Earl of Zetland |
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SAND GEO |
Sand Geo
Sand Geo
Sand Geo |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
Applies to a small creek situated about ½ mile south of the Bay of Marwick and fully ¼ mile west of ''Howe'' |
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FAE GEO |
Fae Geo
Fae Geo
Fae Geo |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A long narrow creek situated immediately south of ''Sand Geo'' four chains north of Sea Geo and about ¼ mile north of the Burn of ''Eversti.'' |
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SEA GEO |
Sea Geo
Sea Geo
Sea Geo |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A small creek about four chains south of ''Fae Geo.'' and at the south western extremity of the district of Marwick |
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HOWE |
How
How
How
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Howe |
Mr John Taylor occupier
Mr D Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth
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A thatched farm house and offices situated about ¼ mile north W. [West] of Gairsty and about fifteen chains west of ''Green'' |
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Green
Green
Green
Green |
Mr John Taylor Farmer How
Mr D Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A thatched farm house situated 1/8 of a mile north of Gairsty and about ¼ mile west of ''Garraquoy'' |
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GAIRSTY |
Gairsty
Gairsty
Gairsty |
Mr D Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A thatched farm house and offices in a dilapidated condition situated 1/8 of a mile south of ''Green'' and about ¼ mile south east of How |
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GARRAQUOY |
Garraquoy
Garraquoy
Garraquoy |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A small thatched farm house situated ¼ mile east of Green ½ mile east of How and ¼ N.E.[North East] of Gairsty |
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KNOWE OF GARRAQUOY |
Knowe of Garraquoy
Knowe of Garraquoy
Knowe of Garraquoy |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr John Moar, Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
Applies to a small knoll said to be an ancient burial mound but no remains of any description have been found in it it is situated about ¼ mile north of "Garraquoy" and ¼ North East of Green, About ¼ of the mound - which is composed of loam and marl has recently been removed for top-dressing land, |
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GARRAQUOY |
Garraquoy
Garraquoy
Garraquoy |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Insp. Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A small thatched farm house situated 1/4 mile east of Green 1/2 mile east of How and 1/4 N.E.of Gairsty |
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MUCE |
Muce
Muce
Muce |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar, Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A substantial farm house and offices situate ¼ mile west of Ritquoy ¼ mile north of Corkaquina and about ¼ mile N.E. [North East] of Garraquoy |
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RITQUOY |
Ritquoy
Ritquoy
Ritquoy |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar, Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A thatched farm house and offices situated 1/8 of a mile south west of Brettabreck and ¼ mile north of ''Hundland'' the property of the occupier |
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BRETTABRECK |
Brettabreck
Brettabreck
Brettabreck |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar, Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A thatched farm house and offices situated 1/8 of a mile south of ''Scorn'' and nearly ½ mile east of ''Muce'' |
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HUNDLAND |
Hundland
Hundland
Hundland |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A small farm house with offices attached situated ¼ mile east of Corkaquina and about ¼ mile south of Ritquoy |
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ARK |
Ark
Ark
Ark |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A small cot situated 1/8 of a mile south of Corkaquina and about ¼ mile west of ''Hundland'' |
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CORKAQUINA |
Corkaquina
Corkaquina
Corkaquina |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Poor Inspector Sandwick
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A dwelling house situated ¼ mile south of Muce ¼ South west of Ritquoy and about ¼ mile west north west of Hundland, the property of Isabella Slater occupier |
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DALE |
Dale
Dale
Dale |
Mr John Philips, occupier
Mr D. Spence, Folster
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton |
094 |
A small farm house and offices situated about ½ mile N.N.E [North North East] of Scorn and at the eastern extremity of the district of Marwick |
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KNOWE OF DALE |
Knowe of Dale
Knowe of Dale
Knowe of Dale |
Mr John Philips Farmer Dale
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr D. Stephen, Norton |
094 |
A small knoll said to be an ancient burial mound situated about 1/8 of a mile S. [South] East of Dale and about ½ mile E. [East] of Scorn. |
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THE LOONS |
The Loon
The Loon
The Loon
The Loons
The Loons |
Mr John Philips Farmer Dale
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Johnston, Queena
Mr D. Stephen, Norton
adopted |
094 |
A large tract of marshy rough pasture about ¾ of a mile in length by ½ in breadth, situated at the eastern extremity of Marwick and on the west side of the district of ''Isbister'' |
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KNOWE OF SCORN |
Knowe of Scorn
Knowe of Scorn
Knowe of Scorn |
Mr John Philips Farmer Dale
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena |
094 |
A small knoll situated fully ¼ mile south of the ''Knowe of Dale,'' and about ¼ mile north of ''Holland'' this knoll is said to be the remains of an ancient burial mound and resemble numerous others receiving the same name throughout the country. A quantity of stones have been taken from this object for building purposes. In its N [North] side are 7 slabs on edge at intervals of about 2 feet, probably remains of stone Cysts. |
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SPURDAGROVE |
Spurdagrove
Spurdagrove
Spurdagrove
Spurdagroe |
Mr John Philip Farner Dale
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Peter Moar Occupier
Mr D Stephen Norton |
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A small thatched farm house and offices situated about ¼ mile north West of the ''Loch of Isbister'' and nearly ½ mile N.W. [North West] of ''Folster'' |
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STANDING STONE [Spurdagrove] |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
Standing Stone |
Mr John Philip Farmer Dale
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena |
094 |
An ancient standing stone, now lying, situated about five chains south of Spurdagrove and ½ mile N.W. [North West] of Folster it length is about 6 ft.[feet] and about 14 inches in breadth at one end and about 3 feet at the other |
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FOLSETTER |
Folster
Folster
Folster
Folsetter |
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove
Re submitted |
094 |
A farm house with offices attached situated in the western extremity of the district of Isbister about 1 mile S. [South] West of the ''Free Church Twatt'' |
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ISBISTER |
Isbister
Isbister
Isbister |
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 |
A district of considerable extent bounded on the west by the Loons and Loch of Isbister, and stretching eastwards for about 1 mile it is also ½ mile south of Twatt |
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SKOOANT |
Skooant
Skooant
Skooant |
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 |
The name given to a low point situated at the western extremity of the Loch of Isbister ½ mile west of Folster |
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STANDING STONE [S of Spurdagrove] |
Standing Stone
Standing Stone
Standing Stone |
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 |
An ancient standing stone situated about 6 chains south of Spurdagrove and midway between the taller mound place and the '' Loch of Isbister'' is about 3 ft [feet] in height by twentyfive inches in breadth |
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BURIAL GROUND [Spurdagrov ] |
Burial Ground
Burial Ground
Burial Ground |
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 |
A small patch of green pasture almost circular and about one chain in diameter said to be an animal burial Ground situated about ¼ mile west of Folster and about 1/8 of a mile south of ''Spurdagrove'' |
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VANCOUVER COTTAGE |
Vancouver Cottage
Vancouver Cottage
Vancouver Cottage |
Revd [Reverend] John Garson Twatt
Mrs Johnston Occupier
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster |
094 |
A handsome dwelling house with garden and offices attached situated about 1/8 of a mile south east of the Free. C. [Church] Manse of Twatt, the property of the occupier, |
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TWATT |
Twatt
Twatt
Twatt |
Revd [Reverend] John Garson Twatt
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena |
094 |
A small district situated immediately North east of Isbister about ½ mile north West of the Loch of Banks and 2½ mile Eastwards of Boardhouse Birsay proprietors various, |
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TUMULI [Twatt] |
Tumuli (remains of)
Tumuli (remains of)
Tumuli (remains of) |
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr James Scarth Farmer Bigging |
094 |
Applies to three mounds said to be the remains of ancient burial mounds, situated about 1/8 of a mile West of the F. [Free] Church Twatt since they have each been excavated nothing has been discovered in them These objects appear to have Crumbled away considerably and are now almost flat on the top, |
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FREE CHURCH [Twatt] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Revd [Reverend] John Garson Twatt
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena |
094 |
A nice and handsome stone building situated about the centre of Twatt erected in 1874 by the congregation of the Free Church number of settings 500. |
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MANSE [Free Church, Twatt] |
F.C. [Free Church] Manse
F.C. [Free Church] Manse
F.C. [Free Church] Manse |
Revd [Reverend] John Garson Twatt occupier
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena |
094 |
A handsome stone building nicely situated in the district of Twatt has garden and offices attached. the property of the congregation of the Free Church |
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BIGGING |
Bigging
Bigging
Bigging |
Mr James Scarth occupier
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena |
094 |
A farm house with offices situated a very short distance east of the Free Church Manse Twatt the property of "Mrs Johnston Vancouver Cottage" |
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HOOANT |
Hooant
Hooant
Hooant |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 |
The name given to a small hollow situated ¼ mile east of Holland and about ¼ mile south of the western extremity of the Loch of Isbister, the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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TUMULUS [Hooant] |
Tumulus
Tumulus
Tumulus |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 |
A small knoll said to be an ancient land mound situated about ½ mile south east of Holland and a very short distance south of Hooant |
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BRITAIN |
Britain
Britain
Britain |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 |
A small dwelling house situated about 1/8 of a mile east of Holland and about ¼ mile north west of ''Hooant.'' This name applied formerly to a neighbouring house now called ''Brettabreck.'' The name is not well known, |
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HOLLAND |
Holland
Holland
Holland |
Mr Phillips occupier
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena |
094 |
A handsome cottage situated in the district of Marwick about ¼ mile east of Scorn and ½ mile south of ''Dale'' |
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KNOWE OF HOLLAND |
Knowe of Holland
Knowe of Holland
Knowe of Holland |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr Peter Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 |
A small hillock about 130 links in diameter said to be the remains of an ancient brough which may be confirmed with the fact that it has all the appearances known as such throughout the country internally it consists of loose stones and rubbish and the outside of which is covered with a sward of fine grass, no human remains have been found here, though it has been partly excavated recently |
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LOCH OF ISBISTER |
Loch of Isbister
Loch of Isbister
Loch of Isbister |
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr P Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 |
A large loch situated in the district of Isbister about ½ mile south west of Twatt and 1 mile east of Marwick |
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QUINNI |
Queena
Queena
Queena
Quinni |
Mr Magnus Johnston Occupier
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr P Moar Farmer Spurdagrove
adopted |
094 |
A farm house with offices attached situated a short distance south of the Loch of Isbister and about ¾ mile south of ''Folster'' |
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BURN OF QUINNI |
Burn of Queena
Burn of Queena
Burn of Queena
Burn of Quinni |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr P Moar Farmer Spurdagrove
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094 |
A small streamlet rises a short distance south east of Queena flows in an northerly direction for about ½ mile and falls into the Loch of Isbister |
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BROUGH [Quinni] |
Brough, remains of
Brough, remains of
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Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr P Moar Farmer Spurdagrove |
094 |
A small island said to have been an ancient Brough situated about 1/8 of a mile north of Queena in the Loch of Isbister, and quite close to water edge it is accessable by a small causeway leading to it from the south shore of loch |
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SKOGAR |
Skogar
Skogar
Skogar |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr James Scarth occupier |
094 |
A handsome farm house with garden and offices situated about ¼ mile north east of Hoyval and about ¼ mile west of ''Downatown'' the property of Professer Traill Aberdeen. |
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KNOWE OF SKOGAR |
Knowe of Skogar
Knowe of Skogar
Knowe of Skogar |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr James Scarth Farmer Skogar |
094 |
The remains of an ancient brough situated about 1/8 of a mile south of the farm house of Skogar: and ¼ mile south west of ''Downatown'' in the district of Isbister
20 years ago Professer Traill partly excavated this this Knowe and found therein a quantity of old Deer horns hair teeth and bone dust or ashes supposed to be human the interior consisted of a mass of large loose stones and in some cases placed so as to form rooms or apartments, in its present condition a wall surrounds this mass so as to Keep the stones and rubbish together but prior to the time of excavation, it stood an elevated green Knoll about 30 feet in height above the surface, Portions of the original interior walls & chambers still remain, Those exposed to view are indicated on trace by firm red line, The entire outer wall is modern, |
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DOWNATOWN |
Downatown
Downatown
Downatown |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer, Queena
Mr James Scarth Farmer Skogar |
094 |
A handsome farmhouse and offices situated ¼ mile east of Skogar and about ¼ mile north of Hyval the property of Professer Traill Aberdeen |
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HYVAL |
Hyval
Hyval
Hyval |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr James Scarth Farmer Skogar |
094 |
A farm house with garden and offices situated ¼ mile west of Festigarth and ¼ mile south of ''Downatown'' the property of Professer Traill Aberdeen" |
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FESTIGARTH |
Festigarth
Festigarth
Festigarth |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr James Scarth Farmer Skogar |
094 |
A small cot situated about ¼ mile east of Hyval and about ¼ mile south of ''Downatown'' the property of the occupier Mrs Catherine Hunter, |
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KNOWE OF BRENDA |
Knowe of Brenda
Knowe of Brenda
Knowe of Brenda |
Mr D Spence Farmer Folster
Mr Magnus Johnston Farmer Queena
Mr James Scarth Farmer Skogar |
094 |
A small Knoll said to be the remains of an ancient burial mound situated about 1/8 of a mile north west of Downatown and nearly ¼ mile north east of ''Skogar'' the property of Professor Traill Aberdeen.
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STONE CIST FOUND A.D. 1860 [nr Knowe of Brenda] |
Stone Cist. Found A.D.1860
Stone Cist Found A.D.1860
Stone Cist Found A.D.1860 |
Mr Magnus Johnson Farmer, Queena
Mr D. Spence Farmer Folster
Mr James Scarth Farmer Skogar |
094 |
This object was discovered by the occupier of Queena, Mr Magnus Johnston, while he was reclaiming the ground at this spot 18 years ago, The Cist was formed of six thin slabs so arranged that each formed a side of a parallelopiped 2 feet long by 15 inches in breadth & depth, Together with a small quantity of brown fatty earth, there was also found in it a polished stone implement (green porphyry) 1 foot 4 inches long, 2 inches broad at one end where the handle appeared to have been broken off while it tapered to a point at the other, its thickness at the centre was about ½ inch whence it tapered to two sharp edges. |
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TOFTA |
Tofta
Tofta
Tofta |
Mr Andrew Spence Occ [Occupier]
Mr Ebenezer Linklater Farmer Cavan
Mr Spence Bigbreck |
094 |
A small thatched farm house with offices situated about ½ mile east of the manse of Twatt, and ¼ mile north of Cavan. the property of the occupier. |
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CAVAN |
Cavan
Cavan
Cavan |
Mr Ebenezer Linklater Occupier
Mr Andrew Spence, Farmer Tafta
Mr Spence Farmer Bigbreck |
094 |
A thatched farmhouse situated fully 1/8 of a mile east of Vancouver Cottage and fully 1/8 of a mile south of Tofta. the property of Mrs Johnstone Vancouver Cottage, |
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NEWHOUSE |
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse |
Mr John Spence Occupier
Mr Andrew Spence Farmer Tofta
Mr Ebenezer Linklater Farmer Cavan |
094 |
Applies to a small cot in commonty situated fully ¼ mile S. [South] east of Cavan and about ¾ mile east of the Free Manse of Twatt the property of Andrew Spence Twatt, |
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BLACK KNOWE |
Black Knowe
Black Knowe
Black Knowe |
Mr Ebenezer Linklater Farmer Cavan
Mr Spence Farmer Bigbreck
Mr John Spence Newhouse |
094 |
Applies to a round knoll said to hve been an ancient burial mound situated ¼ mile N.N. [North North] West of Westside the property of the Earl of, Zetland |
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WESTSIDE |
Westside
Westside
Westside |
Mr Ebenezer Linklater Farmer Cavan
Mr Spence Farmer Bigbreck
Mr John Spence Newhouse |
094 |
A small thatched farm house situated about 1 mile east of the Free Church of Twatt and ½ mile E.N.E [East North East] of Newhouse the property of the Earl of Zetland |
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BANKS |
Banks
Banks
Banks |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr George Harvey, Occupier
Mr James Spence, Midhouse
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr George Harvey, occupier
Mr James Spence, Midhouse |
094 |
A farm house and offices situated in the NW. [North West] of the district of Greenay, immediately on the west of public road leading from Dounby to Boardhouse, and about 2 miles W.NW. [West North West] from the former. The property of the occupier, |
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LOCK OF BANKS |
Loch of Banks
Loch of Banks
Loch of Banks |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr George Harvey, Banks
Mr James Spence, Midhouse |
094 |
A fresh water loch situated on the W. [West] side of the district of Greenay, and about ¼ mile SE. [South East] of Twatt, It is about ¾ mile long with an average breadth of about 10 chains, & is Chiefly the property of Professor Traill of Aberdeen, |
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LAPLAND |
Lapland
Lapland
Lapland |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr James Spence, Midhouse
Mr William Spence, Bawks |
094 |
A small dwelling house, situated in the N. [North] of the district of Greenay, about 4 chains N. [North] of Banks and about 15 chains N.NW. [North North West] from Airy, The property of Mrs M. Spence, Upper Bigging |
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GEO OF BANKS |
Geo of Banks
Geo of Banks
Geo of Banks |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr James Spence, Midhouse
Mr William Spence, Bawks |
094 |
A narrow deep ravine about 12 chains in length, situated in the N.W. [North West] of the district of Greenay, about 12 Chains W, [West] of Lapland, the property of Mr George Harvey Banks. |
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BAWKS |
Bawks
Bawks
Bawks |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr William Spence, Occupier
Mr James Spence, Midhouse |
094 |
A small thatched dwellinghouse situated in the N. [North] of the district of Greenay, and nearly equidistant from Nether Bigging and Lapland, the property of the heirs of the late Christopher Harvey, Upper Biggings |
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TUMULUS [Airy] |
Tumulus (Remains of)
Tumulus (Remains of)
Tumulus (Remains of) |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr William Spence, Bawks
Mr James Spence, Midhouse |
094 |
A small round heap of broken stones and mouldy earth, said to be the remains of an ancient burial mound, situated about 6 chains N. [North] of Airy, on the property of Mr Magnus Spence Upper Bigging, |
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NETHER BIGGING |
Nether Bigging
Nether Bigging
Nether Bigging |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr James Spence, Midhouse
Mr William Sabiston, Occupier |
094 |
A farm house with offices attached, situated in the N. [North] of the district of Greenay, about 12 chains W.NW. [West North West] of Airy and about 6 Chains S.Sw, [South South West] from Bawks, the property of the heirs of the late C. Harvey, Upper Biggings, |
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FORSA KELDA |
Forsa Kelda
Forsa Kelda
Forsa Kelda |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr James Spence, Midhouse
Mr William Spence, Bawks |
094 |
A large and copious spring, said to produce the best water in Orkney, situated about 7 chains S. [South] of Nether Bigging and about 11 chains W.Sw. [West South West] from Airy, on the property of the heirs of the late Christopher Harvey, Upper Bigging, |
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KNOWE OF FORSAKELDA |
Knowe of Forsa Kelda
Knowe of Forsa Kelda
Knowe of Forsa Kelda |
Mr Danald Stephen, Norton
Mr William Sabiston, Nether Bigging
Mr James Spence, Midhouse |
094 |
A small green knoll situated immediately W. [West] of Forsa Kelda, said to be the remains of an ancient tumulus or Burial mound, It is composed chiefly of broken stones on the surface, and large boulders in the interior. A quantity of the latter have been removed for building purposes. It is on the property of the heirs of the late Christopher Harvey, Upper Bigging, |
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AIRY |
Airy
Airy
Airy |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr Gilbert Spence, Occupier
Mr James Spence, Midhouse |
094 |
A small thatched dwellinghouse in the district of Greenay, about 15 chains N. [North] of Upper Bigging & 12 Chains SE. [South East] of Nether Bigging, the property of Mr Magnus Spence, Upper Bigging |
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GREENHILL |
Greenhill
Greenhill
Greenhill |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr James Spence, Midhouse
Mr William Spence, Bawks |
094 |
A small farm house and offices situated in the extreme NE. [North East] of the district of Greenay, about 12 chains N.NE. [North North East] of Mountpleasant. the property of Mrs Wilson, occupier, |
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MID HOUSE |
Midhouse
Midhouse
Midhouse
Mid House |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr James Spence, occupier
Mr William Spence, Bawks
adopted |
094 |
A thatched dwellinghouse, situated in the N. [North] of the district of Greenay about 6 chains SW. [South West] of Mountpleasant, the property of Mrs Spence, Upper Bigging, |
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MONTREAL |
Montreal
Montreal
Montreal |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr James Spence, Midhouse
Mr William Spence, Bawks |
094 |
A thatched, delapidated dwellinghouse situated in the N. [North] of the district of Greenay about 10 Chains S. [South] of Midhouse, the property of Mr William Clouston Upper Bigging |
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MOUNT PLEASANT |
Mountpleasant
Mountpleasant
Mountpleasant
Mount Pleasant |
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr James Spence, Midhouse
Mr William Spence, Bawks
adopted |
094 |
A small farm house and offices, situated in the NE. [North East] of the district of Greenay, about 7 Chains NE. [North East] of Midhouse, the property of Mrs M. Spence, Upper Bigging, |
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SANDCROMA |
Sandcroma
Sandcroma
Sandcroma |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr John Moar, Quoyloo
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
Applies to a small creek situated about twelve chains north of ''Ramna Geo'' and about 1/8 of a mile south of where the Burn of Eversti falls into the sea. |
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CLAEVATH |
Claevath
Claevath
Claevath |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr John Moar, Quoyloo
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A small creek situated about four chains south of ''Sandcroma'' and about 1/8 of a mile north of ''Ramna Geo''. |
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BURN OF EVERSTI |
Burn of Eversti
Burn of Eversti
Burn of Eversti |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr John Moar, Quoyloo
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A small Streamlet rises in the north western face of Vestrafiold flows in a north westerly direction for a little more than a quarter of a mile and falls into the sea. a distance of about ¼ mile north of the parish boundary |
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KNOWE OF EVERSTI |
Knowe of Eversti
Knowe of Eversti
Knowe of Eversti |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr John Moar, Quoyloo
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
A small knoll said to be an ancient burial mound situated on the north side of the Burn of Eversti and a distance of about five chains from its source. |
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TUMULUS [S of Gairsty] |
Tumulus (remains of)
Tumulus (remains of)
Tumulus (remains of) |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr John Moar, Quoyloo
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
The remains of a small circular mound said to be an ancient burial mound situated about ½ mile northwards of the summit of Vestrafiold and about ¼ mile south of ''Gairsty'' On the property of the Earl of Zetland
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LYDE |
Lyde
Lyde
Lyde |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr John Moar, Quoyloo
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
Applies to a hollow situated at the western base of Yonbell and about ½ mile N.E. [North East] of Vestrafiold the property of R. Clouston Esq of Balrath |
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YONBELL |
Yonbell
Yonbell
Yonbell |
Mr David Smith Newark
Mr John Moar Inspector of Poor Quoyloo
Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth |
094 |
An extensive hill feature projecting in a north easterly direction from Vestrafiold for about ½ mile and is situated about ¼ mile south of Marwick Proprietor The Earl of Zetland |
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OUTSHORE POINT |
Outshore Point |
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094 |
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RAMNA GEO |
Ramna Geo |
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For authorities and descriptive remarks see 94/6 - parish of Sandwick |
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KNOWES OF YONBELL |
Knowes of Yonbell |
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094 |
For authorities and descriptive remarks see 94/6 - parish of Sandwick |
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NEWHALL |
Newhall
Newhall
Newhall |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr Magnus Johnston, Queena |
094 |
Applies to two farm houses, with offices, situate about 28 chains N.E. [North East]of ''Brymeadow'' and about 24 chains E. [East] by South of ''Queena,'' the property of the Earl of Zetland |
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TUMULUS [SW of Quinni] |
Tumulus
Tumulus
Tumulus |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr Magnus Johnston, Queena |
094 |
A small mound said to be an ancient burial mound, situate about 11 chains S.W. [South West] of ''Queena'' and about 30 chains W. [West] of Newhall, the property of the Earl of Zetland |
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TUMULUS [Mid House] |
Tumulus
Tumulus
Tumulus |
Mr David Smith, Newark
Mr Donald Stephen, Norton
Mr Magnus Johnston, Queena |
094 |
A small mound said to be an ancient burial mound, situate about`12 chains N.N. [North North] East of Midhouse and about 30 chains W. by S. [West by South] of ''Newhall'' on the parish boundary of Birsay & Sandwick the property of the Earl of Zetland & Robert Clouston Esq of Balrath, Ireland |
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EAST QUOYS |
East Quoys
East Quoys
East Quoys |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 |
Applies to a small slated farm house with offices attached, situate about 55 chains W.N.W. [West North West] of Northtown and about 70 chains S.W. [South West] of ''Bigging,'' the property of professor Traill Aberdeen |
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FLOTTA |
Flotta
Flotta
Flotta |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 |
Applies to a flat tract of R.P. [rough pasture] which the floods of winter frequently submerge, situate about ¼ of a mile N.E. [North East] of ''East Quoys,'' and about 30 chains N.W. [North West] of Northtown. A large ditch which, it is expected, will prevent this ground from flooding in future, is now in course of construction, |
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TUMULI [East Quoys] |
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 |
Applies to two small mounds, said to be ancient burial mounds, situate about 28 chains N.E. [North East] of ''East Quoys'' & about ½ mile N.W. [North West] of Northtown |
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The two last described objects are on undevided commonty,
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BURN OF WARTH |
Burn of Warth
Burn of Warth
Burn of Warth |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 |
A large stream issuing out of the SW, [South West] side of the Loch of Banks, flowing in a southerly and Southeasterly direction to a point about 12 Chains E. [East] of Lower Warth where it forms a junction with the stream flowing from Loch of Sabiston & changes its name to Burn of Ess, |
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NORTHTOWN |
Northtown
Northtown
Northtown |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 |
Applies to a slated farm house & offices attached, situate about 50 chins S.W. [South West] of ''Hammer'' and about 22 chains N.N.E. [North North East] of ''Tounga'' on the, Kirkwall & Birsay public road - the property of Messrs John & Mareno Gunn, Kirkwall. |
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DAM SLAP OF WARTH |
Dam Slap of Warth |
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Authorised and described in Name Book Sandwick Ph. [Parish] |
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Site of CHAPEL [Hamar] |
Site of Chapel
Site of Chapel
Site of Chapel |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr James Millar, Blinkbonnie
Mr Magnus Spence, Bigging |
094 |
The site of what is said to have been an ancient Romish Chapel, situated in the district of Greenay about 8 chains S.SW. [South South West] from Hammer, and about 20 chains N.NE. [North North East] from Northtown, Surrounding the site is a small patch of rough pasture which is said to have been used in connection with the Chapel as a Burial Ground, |
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BURIAL GROUND |
Burial Ground
Burial Ground
Burial Ground |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr James Millar, Blinkbonnie
Mr Magnus Spence of Bigging |
094 |
Surrounding the site is a small patch of rough pasture which is said to hve been used in connection with the Chapel as a Burial Ground,
The history of both objects is entirely lost; but it is supposed that they are of the same age and that they belong to same period prior to the reformation, they are on the property of Mr Magnes Spence of Bigging, |
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HAMAR |
Hammer
Hammer
Hammer
Hamar |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr J. Johnson, Beaquoy
Mr Magnus Spence, Bigging
Re-submitted |
094 |
Applies to two farm houses detached situate about 3 chains to the S.E. [South East] of "Bigging'' & about 5 chains W. [West] of ''Fea'' the property of Mr Clouston, there. |
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BIGGING |
Bigging
Bigging
Bigging |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy
Mr Magnus Spence, Bigging |
094 |
Applies to a thatched farm house with offices attached, situate about 3 chaiins to the N.W. [North West] of ''Hamar'' and about 6 Chains to the N.N.W. [North North West] of ''Fea'' the property of the occupier Mr Magnus Spence, |
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FEA |
Fea
Fea
Fea |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr John Johnson, Beaquoy
Mr Magnus Spence, Bigging |
094 |
Applies to a farm house with offices attached situate about 5 chains E. [East] of ''Hamar'' and about 6 chains S.S.E. [South South East] of Bigging, the property of Mr M. Spence Bigging |
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GREENAY |
Greenay
Greenay
Greenay |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr Magnus Spence of Bigging
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
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A district about one mile in length and breadth, situated on both sides, but chiefly on the N.E. [North East] side, of the public road leading from Smithfield to Twatt, about one mile NW, [North West] of the former and half a mile SE. [South East] from the latter. It comprehends a number of dwelling & farm houses and is in a fair state of Cultivation. |
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STONE CIST FOUND A.D. 1866 [Northtown] |
Stone Cist Found A.D.1866
Stone Cist Found A.D.1866
Stone Cist Found A.D.1866 |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr Magnus Spence, Bigging
Mr David Anderson, Gelderhouse |
094 |
Twelve of these were found within an area of about 20 yards square, at a point in an arable field about 5 chaines E.SE. [East South East] of Northtown, about 12 years ago when the spot was in progress of Cultivation. They were all empty, Portions of what is believed to have been a Circular wall were also found at the same place. No conjecture is offered as to the probable period to which either of those objects have belonged, |
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NETHER FEA |
Nether Fea
Nether Fea
Nether Fea |
Mr David Stephen Northtown
Mr John Brown Occupier & Proprietor
Mr Magnus Spence, Bigging |
094 |
Applies to a farm house, with offices & garden attached situate about 15 Chains W. [West] of ''Queer,'' and about 16 chains S.E. [South East] of ''Fea'' the property of the occupier |
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QUEER |
Queer
Queer
Queer |
Mr David Stephen Northtown
Mr James Millar, Blinkbonnie
Mr David Anderson, Gelderhouse |
094 |
A farm house with offices attached, situate about 15 chains E. [East] of ''Nether Fea'' and about 52 chains North of Knowe of Smirrus, the property of the Commissioners of the Church of Scotland |
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LOCH OF SABISTON |
Loch of Sabiston
Loch of Sabiston
Loch of Sabiston |
Mr David Stephen Northtown
Mr James Millar, Blinkbonnie
Mr David Anderson, Gelderhouse |
094 |
A large fresh water loch bounded on the W. [West] by the district of Greenay on the N. & NE.[North and North East] by Beaquoy and on the S. [South] by Sabiston, It is about half a mile N. [North] of Smithfield, |
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TOUNGA |
Tounga
Tounga
Tounga |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr Thomas Aitkin, Purley
Mr John John [Johnston], Beaquoy |
094 |
Applies to a small cot, situate about 13 chains West of ''Purley'' and about 26 chains N.W. [North West] of Howan the property of Mr M. Clouston, Hammer |
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PURLEY |
Purley
Purley
Purley |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr Thomas Aitken, Occupier
Mr J. Spence, Millhouse |
094 |
Applies to a thatched cot situate 13 chains E. [East] of Tounga, and about 7 chains N.W. [North West] of Millhouse, on the Kirkwall & Birsay public road, the property of Mr M. Spence Newbigging |
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MILLHOUSE |
Millhouse
Millhouse
Millhouse |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr J Spence, Occupier & proprietor
Mr D. Davidson, Howan |
094 |
Applies to a farm house with offices & Corn mill, situate about 15 chains N. [North] of Howan on the Birsay and Kirkwall Public road the property of the occupier |
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HOWAN |
Howan
Howan
Howan |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr D. Davidson, Occupier
Mr David Anderson, Gelderhouse |
094 |
Applies to a substantial farm house and offices, with garden attached situate about 15 chains S. [South] of Millhouse and about 26 chains S.E. [South East] of Tounga, the property of Professor Traill Aberdeen |
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SABISTON |
Sabiston
Sabiston
Sabiston |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown
Mr David Anderson, Gelderhouse
Mr D. Davidson, Howan¾ |
094 |
A district about ¾ mile from N. [North] to S. [South] and about a mile from [East] E. to W. [West] situated between the Loch of Sabiston & district of Beaquoy on the N. [North] and the district of Hourston on the S. [South] and between the districts of Knarston on the E. [East] and that of Greenay on the NW. [North West]. on the W. [West] it is bounded by the Burn of Ess partly and partly by Burn of Warth, |
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MUCE |
Muce
Muce
Muce |
Mrs Johnston, Occupier
Mr D. Stephen, Northtown
Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse |
094 |
A thatched farm house and offices attached situated in the district of Sabiston nearly ¼ mile E. [East] of Howan on the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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KNOWE OF SMIRRUS |
Knowe of Smirrus
Knowe of Smirrus
Knowe of Smirrus |
Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse
Mr D.Stephen, Northtown
Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse |
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A small knoll, Covered with rough pasture, situated about 14 chains E.NE. [East North East] of Muce, It is said to be artificial, and is beleived to be the remains of some ancient building - probably a Broch - but no information concerning the nature of it is obtainable, In appearance it resembles a very large tumulus, The stones used in building the farm house and offices at Howan were taken from the interior of this knowe, but so far as I can ascertain no trace of masonry was discovered in it, No Stone implements or remains of any interest have been foundl, |
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[signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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BURN OF ESS |
Burn of Ess |
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Described in Sheet 94 Plan 8 Ph [Parish] of Sandwick |
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[signed] A McDonald Corpl. R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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NEW VELZIAN |
New Velzian
New Velzian
New Velzian |
D Stephen Esq Norton Birsay
Magnus Harvey Esq Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
094 |
A Substantial farm house with out offices Situated 1/8 mile North of. Grunka Howe, and about the same distance west of. Velzian. The property of the occupier, |
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VELZIAN |
Velzian
Velzian
Velzian |
D Stephen Esq Norton Birsay
Mr Thomas Phillip occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
094 |
A farm house with out offices situated mid way between. Gelderhouse and New Velzian, and 1/8 mile North West of Makerhouse the property of the occupier |
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MAKERHOUSE |
Makerhouse
Makerhouse
Makerhouse |
D Stephen Esq Norton Birsay
John Flett Esq occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
094 |
Applies to a farm house with out offices Situated 1/8 mile East of New Velzian. and 5 Chains South of Velzian the property of the occupier |
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[signed] George Calder C/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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BRECKAN |
Breckan
Breckan
Breckan |
D Stephen Esq Norton Birsay
Magnus Smith Esq Dounby
Mr James Harvey occupier |
094 |
A, Small farm house with out offices Situated ¼ mile North of the Bridge of Bullabrow, and the same distance West of, New Velziant The property of the occupier, |
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TEVATH |
Tevath
Tevath
Tevath |
D Stephen Esq Norton Birsay
Magnus Smith Esq Dounby
Mr David Garson occupier |
094 |
Applies to a dwelling house Situated ¼ mile South of New Velzian, and 1/8 mile North West of Easthouse. the property of Magnus Harvey New Velzian, |
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GRUNKA HOWE |
Grunka Howe
Grunka Howe
Grunka Howe |
D Stephen Esq Norton Birsay
Magnus Smith Esq Dounby
Magnus Harvey Esq New Velzian |
094 |
A Small Knowe Situated midway between, New Velzian and, Tevath, and ¼ mile East of the Bridge of Bullabrow, the property of Magnus Harvey New Velzian |
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[signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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GELDERHOUSE |
Gelderhouse
Gelderhouse
Gelderhouse |
D Stephen Esq Norton Birsay
Mr John Anderson occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
094 |
A Substantial farm house and out offices Situated 1/8 mile North of the, Knowes of Makerhouse and ¼ mile North West of Dounby Postoffice the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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KNOWE OF MAKERHOUSE |
Knowe of Makerhouse
Knowe of Makerhouse
Knowe of Makerhouse |
D Stephen Esq Norton Birsay
Mr John Flett occupier
Mr John Anderson Gelderhouse |
094 |
Applies to a mound Said to be an ancient burial place. the mound is of a conical shape situated a short distance East of the farm house of Makerhouse and about ¼ mile West of Dounby Postoffice the property of the occupier |
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[signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant] |
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GRIP OF GRUNKAHOWE |
Grip of Grunka Howe |
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BRIDGE OF BULLABROW |
Bridge of Bullabrow |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book. Sandwick Ph. [Parish] |
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BURN OF ROO |
Burn of Roo |
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Authorised and described in 1/2500 Nane Book. Sandwick Ph [Parish] |
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[signed] A McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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DURKA DALE |
Durkadale (Two words)
Durkadale (Two words)
Durkadale (Two words) |
Mr J. McKay, District Postman
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield |
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A valley through which the stream of the same name passes, and extends form the Loch of Hundland in a S.E. [South Easterly] direction for about one Mile. |
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GREENHILL |
Greenhill
Greenhill
Greenhill |
Mr James Taylor, occupier
Mr J. McKay, District Postman
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 |
A dwellinghouse, situated on the Commonty a little W. [West] from the N. [North] end of Greenay Hill, and about ¼ mile SW. [South West] from the West end of Durkadale, |
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HASS |
Hass
Hass
Hass |
Mrs Mary Flett, Occupier
Mr J. McKay, District Postman
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 |
A small farm house and offices, situated in the NW. [North West] end of the district of Durkadale, and about ½ mile W.SW.[West South West] from Howalee, |
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Durka Dale -- Original entry scored out -- A district, or tract of Ground, the greatest portion of which was at one time inhabited and cultivated; but the dwellings, except two near the W. end, have all been razed, and it is now Chiefly overgrown with heath, It is about ½ miles long and is situated between the foot of Greenay Hill, on the NE. and the Burn of Durkadale, The property of the Earl of Zetland.
The objects described above are on the property of the Earl of Zetland
[signed] A. McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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HOWALEE |
Howalee
Howalee
Howalee |
Mrs M. Folster occpr [occupier] & proprietor
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 |
A farm house and offices, situated in the W. [West] end of the district of Hillside, nearly ½ mile W. [West] from Upper Lubaday. |
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BURN OF DURKADALE |
Burn of Durkadale
Burn of Durkkadale
Burn of Durkadale |
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield
Mr J.McKay, District Postman
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
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Applies to a large stream, the northward continuation of Burn of Hillside, which takes the name of Burn of Durkadale about 10 chains W. [West] from the N. [North] end of Glims Moss, |
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UPPER LUBADAY |
Upper Lubady
Upper Lubady
Upper Lubady |
Mr John Shearer, Occupier
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 |
A small farm house and offices situated in the district of Hillside, about 10 chains N. [North] from Lower Lubady, and the same distance NW. [North West] from Quarrybanks, the property of the occupier |
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Burn of Durkadale -- Described also at page 128
[signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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GREENAY HILL |
Greenay Hill
Greenay Hill
Greenay Hill
Greenay Hill |
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy
Mr James Taylor, Greenhill
Mr Andrew Spence, Cuean |
095 |
A large and conspicuous heath clad hill situated on the NE.[North East] of the district of Greenay, a short distance to the NW.[North West] of the district of Beaquoy and immediately SW. [South West] of the district of Durkadale, Chiefly the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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BURN OF HILLSIDE |
Burn of Hillside
Burn of Hillside
Burn of Hillside |
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy
Mr Thomas Hourston, Hozen |
095 |
A large mountain stream which gathers in the mossy hollow on the NW. [North West] side of the Kame of Corragall and flows in a W. [West] and NW. [North West] direction, to a point about 10 chains W. [West] from the N. [North] end of Glims Moss, where it changes its name to Burn of Durkadale, |
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[signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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LOWER LUBADAY |
Lower Lubady
Lower Lubady
Lower Lubady |
Mr Thomas Spence, Occupier
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 |
A small farm house & offices, situated in the N. [North] of the district of Hillside a little over ¼ mile NW. [North West] from Farafield, the property of the occupier, Mr T. Spence, |
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FARAFIELD |
Farafield
Farafield
Farafield |
Mr Thomas Spence, Occupier
Mr Thomas Spence, Lower Lubady
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 |
A substantial farm house and offices, situated in the S, [South] of the district of Hillside, about 10 chains SW. [South West] from Park & about 14 chains NW. [North West] from Lower Skelday: the property of the occupier, |
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PARK |
Park
Park
Park |
Mrs Isabella Taylor, occupier
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 |
A small farm house and offices situated in the SE. [South East] of the district of Hillside, about 10 Chains NE. [North East] of Farafield and about 12 Chains N.NW. [North north West] from Lower Skelday. The property of Mrs M. Folster Howalee |
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HILLSIDE |
Hillside
Hillside
Hillside
Hillside |
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield
Mr Thomas Spence, Lower Lubady
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy
Mr J. McKay, Postman, Dounby |
095 |
A district nearly a mile in length situate on the N. [North] side of Burn of Hillside and on the SW. [South West] of Skelday Hill, comprehending the farm houses of Howalee, Upper & Lower Lubaday, Quarrybanks, Park, Farafield and Lower Skelday, with the arable lands attached thereto, Chiefly the property of Mrs Folster, Howalee & Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield, |
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LOWER SKELDAY |
Lower Skelday
Lower Skelday
Lower Skelday |
Mrs Ann Spence, Occupier
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 |
A farm house & offices situated on the S. [South] of the district of Hillside, about 13 chains SE. [South East] of Farafield and nearly the same distance S. [South] of Park, the property of Mrs Folster, Howalee, |
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QUARRYBANKS |
Quarrybanks
Quarrybanks
Quarrybanks |
Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield proprietor
Mr Thomas Spence, Lower Lubady
Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
095 |
A small house situated in the N. [North] of the district of Hillside, about 9 chains SE. [South East] of Upper Lubaday & 11 chains E,NE. [East North East] of Lower Lubaday, the property of Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield, |
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[signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers] |
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SKELDAY HILL |
Skelday Hill
Skelday Hill
Skelday Hill |
Mr Ballenden Quoys of Skelday
Mr B Spence Overabist
Mr J Spence Eastabist |
095 |
This name applies to an eminence situate about 20 chains north of Quoys of Skelday |
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QUOYS OF SKELDAY |
Quoys of Skelday
Quoys of Skelday |
Mr Ballenden Quoys of Skelday
Mr B Spence Overabist
Mr J Spence Eastabist |
095 |
This name applies to a small croft situate about 20 chains South of Skelday Hill house of 1 storey and slated Mr Ballenden, tenant, Magdalen Folsetter proprietrix Howally Birsay |
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UPPER SKELDAY |
Upper Skelday
Upper Skelday |
Mr Ballenden Quoys of Skelday
Mr B Spence Overabist
Mr J Spence Eastabist
County AlmanacK 1878 |
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This name applies to a farm house etc situate about 20 chains South of Quoys of Skelday house of one Storey and thatched Mr A Isbister tenant and owner |
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EASTABIST |
Eastabist
Eastabist
Eastabist |
Mr J Spence Tenant
Mr B Spence Overabist
County Directory 1878 |
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This name applies to a farm house situate about 30 chains S. [South] of Upper Skelday. house of one storey and thatched Mr B Spence Tenant and Proprietor |
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SWARTAGEO |
Swartageo
Swartageo
Swartageo |
Mr J Spence
Mr B Spence
Mr Ballenden Quoys of Skelday |
095 |
Applies to a house situate about 30 chains N.E [North East] of Eastabist house of one storey and thatched Earl of Zetland Aske Hall prorrietor. |
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BURN OF SWARTAGEO |
Burn of Swartageo
Burn of Swartageo
Burn of Swartageo |
Mr J Spence
Mr B Spence
Mr Ballenden Quoys of Skelday |
095 |
Applies to a small stream rising to the north of Overabist thence flowing S.W.[South West] to its junction with "Burn of Kirkgeo |
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OVERABIST |
Overabist
Overabist
Overabist |
Mr B Spence Tenant
Mr J Spence Eastabist
County Directory 1878 |
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Applies to a farm house situate about 20 chains S [South] of Outmeadow, house of one storey in height and thatched Earl of Zetland. Aske Hall Yorkshire proprietor |
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OUTMEADOW |
Outmeadow
Outmeadow
Outmeadow |
Mr Hourie, Tenant
Mr B Spence
Mr J Spence |
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Applies to a small crofters house situate about 2 chains N [North] of Overabist. house one storey in height and thatched. Earl of Zetland Aske Hall Yorkshire proprietor |
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GYRON |
Gyron |
Mr Spence
Mr Robertson
Rev [Reverend] A.M. Rose |
095 |
Applies to a ruinous building situate about 10 chains NW [North West] of Swartageo |
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BURN OF KIRKGEO |
Burn of Kirkgeo |
Mr Spence, Overabist
Mr Spence, Eastabist
[signed] Rev [Reverend] A.M. Rose |
095 |
Applies to a stream having its chief Sources close to the parish boundary (east side) and thence flowing NW [North West] till it joins the Burn of Gru on 95/6 |
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Site of KIRK [Burn of Kirkgeo] |
Kirk |
Mr Spence, Overabist
Mr Spence, Eastabist
[signed] Rev [Reverend] A.M. Rose |
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Site of CASTLE [Burn of Kirkgeo] |
Castle |
Mr Spence, Overabist
Mr Spence, Eastabist
[signed] Rev [Reverend] A.M. Rose |
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Applies to a heap of Stones locally said to be the remains of a brough or castle situate S.E [South East] of the Burn of Kirkgeo. No authentic information Can be ascertained |
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Burn of Kirkgeo -- (Typed on body of Sheet 95.6)
Site of Kirk -- G.T. [German Text]
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BREERAN |
Breeran |
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MUCKLE BILLIA FIOLD |
Muckle Billia Field
Muckle Billia Fiold |
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Resubmitted |
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For Authorities & Descriptive Remarks Vide Name Book of Evie Ph [Parish] |
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STARRA FIOLD |
Starra Fiold |
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For Authorities & Descriptive Remarks Vide Name Book of Evie Ph [Parish] |
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QUEEFIGLAMO |
Queefiglamo |
Mr Mowat
Mr Robertson
Rev [Reverend] A. Macgregor Rose |
095 |
This name applies to a low lying portion of ground situated 40 chains South west of Breeran & 55 Chains west of the Hill of Muckle Billiafeol |
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BURN OF LOOMASHUN |
Burn of Lushan
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Burn of Loomashun |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Rose
Mr Robertson
Mr William Russell
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Applies to a burn having its source about ¾of a mile N. [North] of Starling Hill & flowing thence in a south Westerly direction for about a mile w [when] it changes its name to Burn of Kirkgeo |
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BEAQUOY |
Beaquoy
Beaquoy
Beaquoy
Beaquoy |
Mr Joseph McKay, Postman Dounby
John Johnson Esq Beaquoy
Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
Applies to a well cultivated and thickly populated. District contained in about 1 Square mile. bounded on the East by Knarston, on the South by Sabiston and on the North W. [West] by Greenay. Situated about 10 Miles North East of Stromness Various Proprietors |
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CLOKE |
Cloke
Cloke
Cloke
Cloke |
Mr Joseph McKay, Postman Dounby
John Johnson Esq Beaquoy
Mr Thomas Bakie Occupier
Capt [Captain] Brown Hackland Occupier |
095 |
Applies to 2. farm houses and a dwelling house. with out offices, Situated ¼ Mile North of Housbay and 1/8 Mile West of Quoyscottie the property of Capt. [Captain] Brown Hackland, and Thomas Bakie. occupier |
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QUOYSCOTTIE |
Quoyscottie
Quoyscottie
Quoyscottie
Quoyscottie |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
John Johnson Esq Beaquoy
Andrew Linklater Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
Applies to two farm housese with out offices Situated ¼ mile North East of Housby and 1/8 mile North West of. Bigging the property of Andrew Linklater and John Anderson Occupiers |
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KNOWES OF CUEAN |
Knowes of Cuean
Knowes of Cuean
Knowes of Cuean |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
John Johnson Esq Beaquoy
John Johnson Esq Housbey |
095 |
Applies to a group of Tumuli 6 in number. Said to be ancient burial mounds, they are of a miniature size, situated ¼ mile North of Bigging, and ½ mile North East of Housby on the property of J. Johnson Esq of Housby. |
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TUMULI [Bigging] |
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of) |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
John Johnson Esq Beaquoy
John Johnson Esq Housby
Mr A Linklater Occupier |
095 |
A. group 4. Tumuli Said be ancient burial mounds of a miniature size Situated 8. chains North of Bigging and 1/8 mile East of Quoyscottie the property of the occupier, |
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BIGGING |
Bigging
Bigging
Bigging
Bigging |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
John Johnson Esq Beaquoy
Mr Peter Johnson Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
A farm house with out offices. Situated ¼ mile N. [North] East of Housby: and 8 Chains North West of Midhouse the property of the Occupier |
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MID HOUSE |
Mid House
Mid House
Mid House
Mid House |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
John Johnson Esq Biaquoy
Mrs Johnson Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
Applies to a farm house with offices attached situated 8 Chains South East of Bigging and 5 Chains west of Upper Linnabreck. the property of the Occupier |
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HOUSBY |
Housby
Housby
Housby
Housby |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J. Johnson Esq Biaquoy
Mr J Johnson Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
A Substantial farm house with out offices Situated ½ mile west of Upper Linnabreck and ¼ mile South of Cloke. the property of the Occupier |
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CUEAN |
Cuean
Cuean
Cuean |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J. Johnson Esq Beaquoy
Mr Alexander Spence Occupier |
095 |
A Dwelling house with a small portion of arable land Situated ¼ mile East of Bigging, and about 1/8 mile North of Blinkbonnie the property of Peter Johnson Bigging, |
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HYMA |
Hyma
Hyma
Hyma |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq Beaquoy
Mr David Sabiston Occupier |
095 |
A dwelling house with a portion of arable land Situated ¼ mile North of Waterloo. and the Same distance East of Newbigging the property of Mr A. Ritch Upper Linnabreck |
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GLIMS MOSS |
Glims Moss
Glims Moss
Glims Moss |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq Beaquoy
Mr David Sabiston Hyma |
095 |
Applies to an extensive portion of Soft mossy ground Situated ¼ mile East of Hyma and ¾ of a Mile North of Breckerhouse, Various propritors. |
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BURN OF BEAQUOY |
Burn of Beaquoy
Burn of Beaquoy
Burn of Beaquoy |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq Beaquoy
Mr David Sabiston Hyma |
095 |
A Stream flowing in a westerly direction, rising about ¾ of a mile North East of Stara and flowing into the Loch of Sabiston ¼ mile West of Beaquoy farm house and about the Same distance North of Waird |
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LOWER LINNABRECK |
Lower Linnabreck
Lower Linnabreck
Lower Linnabreck
Lower Linnabreck |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mr James Johnson occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
Applies to a Small farm with offices attached Situated 1/8 mile South West of Lower Dykeside and ¼ mile South of Midbigging the property of Mr John Matches. Birsay. |
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WATERLOO |
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mr James Johnson Lower Linnabreck |
095 |
A Small dwelling house Situated ¼ mile South of Blinkbonnie and about the Same distance East of Lower Linnabreck, The property of Messrs Copland Stromness |
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BRECKERHOUSE |
Breckerhouse
Breckerhouse
Breckerhouse |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Miss Cathrine Garson Occupier |
095 |
Applies to a dwelling house with a few acres of arable land. Situated 1/8 mile East of Lower Dykeside and the Same distance South of Hyma the property of Mr A. Ritch Upper Linna Breck. |
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UPPER DYKESIDE |
Upper Dykeside
Upper Dykeside
Upper Dykeside
Upper Dykeside |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mrs Ritch Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
A dwelling house with offices attached also a small portion of arable land. Situated close to Blinkbonnie, and 1/8 mile North of Upper, Linnabreck, the property of Messrs Coupland Stromness, |
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LOWER DYKESIDE |
Lower Dykeside
Lower Dykeside
Lower Dykeside
Lower Dykeside |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mr James Linklater Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
Applies to a Small croft with a Substantial dwelling house and offices attached Situated 1/8 mile East of Upper Linnabreck and the Same distance South of Blinkbonnie, the property of Messrs Coupland Stromness |
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UPPER LINNABRECK |
Upper Linnabreck
Upper Linnabreck
Upper Linnabreck
Upper Linnabreck |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mr Andrew Ritch Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
Applies to a Small farm with offices attached Situated ¼ mile West of Waterloo, and 1/8 mile South of Upper Dykeside. the property of the Occupier, |
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NEWBIGGING |
Newbigging
Newbigging
Newbigging |
Mr. J. McKay
Postman Dounby
J. Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mr. John Linklater Occupier |
095 |
Applies to a dwelling house with offices attached, also a portion of arable land Situated 1/8 mile South West of, Cuean, and about the Same distance North of Upper. Dykeside the property of the occupier, |
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MID BIGGING |
Mid Bigging
Mid Bigging
Mid Bigging |
Mr. J. McKay Postman Dounby
J. Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mrs Flett Occupier |
095 |
A Small Croft and dwellinghouse Situated near Newbigging and 1/8 mile South West of Cuean the property of the Occupier. |
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BLINKBONNIE |
Blinkbonnie
Blinkbonnie
Blinkbonnie |
Mr. J. McKay Postman Dounby
J. Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mr. James Miller Occupier |
095 |
Applies to a Small dwelling house Situated midway between. Midbigging and Lower Dykeside. also 1/8 mile South of. Cuean the property of Messrs Coupland Stromness |
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Site of CHAPEL [S of Housby] |
Chapel (Site of)
Chapel (Site of)
Chapel (Site of)
Chapel (Site of) |
Mr. J McKay Postman Dounby
J. Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
D Stephen Esq Norton Birsay
John Johnson Esq. Housby Occupier |
095 |
Said to be an ancient place of worship. and as no detailed history concerning it we can say little more regarding It, It is Situated on an elevated Spot of ground close to the East end of the Loch of Sabiston and ¼ mile South of the farm House of Housby the property of Mr. John Johnston Housby,
There is no particular period assigned as that during which this Chapel flourished, but it is generally believed to have been prior to the reformation |
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BURIAL GROUND [chapel, S .f Housby] |
Burial Ground
Burial Ground
Burial Ground
Burial Ground |
Mr. J McKay Postman Dounby
J. Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
J. Johnson Esq. Housby. Occupier
D. Stephen Esq. Norton Birsay |
095 |
Said to be an ancient Burial Ground in connection with a Chapel. of Which. the Site is only Visiable, It is considered to be coeval with the Chapel and is believed not to have been used as a place of internment latter than the middle of the 17th Century, |
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MOUNT PLEASANT |
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant |
Mr J.McKay, Post Man Dounby
J. Johnson Esq Beaquoy
Mrs Walls occupier |
095 |
Applies to a substantial dwelling house and garden situated 1/8 mile South of Beaquoy Farm House and the Same distance North East of Waird the property of Messrs Coupland Stromness |
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TUMULI [Waird] |
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of) |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J. Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mr William Flett Waird |
095 |
Applies to two burial mounds of a minature size, Situated a Short distance North West of Waird and ¼ mile South West of, Beaquoy Farm House, on the property of Mr Phillip Velzian. |
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TUMULUS [Beaquoy Farm] |
Tumulus (Remains of)
Tumulus (Remains of)
Tumulus (Remains of) |
Mr J McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
J Johnson Esq. Houseby |
095 |
Said to be an ancient burial nound. Situated close to the farm Houses of, Beaquoy the mound has been excavated by the, Farmes there and Quantities of Burned and Charred bones were found, contained in a stone Cist of the common description, |
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BEAQUOY FARM |
Beaquoy
Beaquoy
Beaquoy
Beaquoy
Beaquoy Farm |
Mr J McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
J Johnson Esq. Houseby
Valuation Roll of Birsay
(adopted) |
095 |
Applies to a Substantial farm house with out offices Situated ½ mile South East of, Housby, and 3/8 of a mile North of Lower Mossetter the property of Messrs Copland Stromness, |
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RADLAP |
Radlap
Radlap
Radlap |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Beaquoy
Miss Ann Spence Occupier |
095 |
Applies to a Small dwelling house with a Small portion of arable land Situated ¼ mile North East of Upper Mossetter and a Short distance South of Stara the property of Messrs. Coupland Stromness, |
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UPPER MOSSETTER |
Upper Mossetter
Upper Mossetter
Upper Mossetter
Upper Mossetter |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mrs Linklater Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
A dwelling house and out offices also a portion of arable land Situated ¼ mile South West of, Radlap, and the Same distance South East of, Waird the property of Mr T. Phillip Velzian. |
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WAIRD |
Waird
Waird
Waird
Waird |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mr William Flett occupier
Valustion Roll of Birsay |
095 |
A Small farm with out offices, Situated ¼ mile South West of Beaquoy farm house, and about the Same distance North West of Lower Mossatter, the property of Mr. T. Phillip Velzian, |
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LOWER MOSSETTER |
Lower Mossetter
Lower Mossetter
Lower Mossetter
Lower Mossetter |
Mr J. McKay Postman Dounby
J. Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Mrs Linklater Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
Applies to a Small farm with out offices Situated 3/8 of a mile South of the farm house of Beaquoy, and 1/8 mile South west of Upper Mossetter the property of Mr T. Phillip. Velzian. |
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STARA |
Stara
Stara
Stara
Stara |
Mr J McKay Postman Dounby
J. Johnson Esq. Beaquoy
Miss Ann Merriman Occupier
Valuation Roll of Birsay |
095 |
A Small dwelling house Situated ½ mile East of Beaquoy farm house, and a short distance North of Radlap the property of Messrs Coupland Stromness, |
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MILLBRIDGE |
Millbridge |
Mr N Folsetter occupier
Mr W. Flett Millgeo
Rev. [Reverend] A. Macgregor Rose |
095 |
This name is applied to a small farm situate on the N [North] side of ''Burn of Kirkgeo'' 9 ch [chains] N.E. [North East] from ''Millgeo'': it is one story built of stone thatched & the whole are in good repair |
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BANKS |
Banks |
Mr N Folsetter occupier
Mr W. Flett Millgeo
Rev. [Reverend] A. MacgregorRose |
095 |
This name is applied to a cottar house partly in ruins, situate 11 ch. [chains] S.E. [South East] from ''Millgeo'', it is one story built of stone thatched and in bad repair. |
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GRID |
Grid |
Mr N Folsetter occupier
Mr W. Flett Millgeo
Rev. [Reverend] A. MacgregorRose |
095 |
This name is applied to a small crofters house situate immediately to the N [North] of ''Burn of Grid'' 11 ch. [chains] S [South] from Banks & 15 ch. [chains] S.E. [South East] from ''Millgeo'' it is one story built of stone thatched & in middling repair. The whole of the above are the property of the Right Hble. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland |
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The whole of the above are the property of the Right Hble. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland |
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MILLGEO |
Millgeo |
W. Flett owner & occupier
N Folsetter Millbridge
Mr Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie |
095 |
This name is applied to a small farm, situate 9 ch. [chains] S.W. [South West] from ''Millbridge'' & 7 ch. [chains] W. [West] from ''Banks.'' it is one story built of stone, thatched, & in fair repair owner & occupier William Flett |
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BURNESS |
Burness |
W. Flett owner & occupier
N Folsetter Millbridge
Mr Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister Evie |
095 |
This name is applied to a ruin situated on the S. [South] side of Burn of Grid 8 Ch. [Chains] S. [South] from Millgeo" |
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BURN OF TEEMA |
Burn of Teema |
N. Folsetter, Millbridge
Rev. [Reverend] Mr Rose F.C. [Free Church] Minister
Mr Robertson Evie |
095 |
This name is applied to a small stream which has it's source 25 ch. [chains] S.E. [South East] from "Millbridge" and joins ''Burn of Kirkgeo'' 3 Ch. [Chains] E. [East] from Millbridge |
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Burn of Hillside [scored out] -- Described on Name Sheet of Plan 95.1 |
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BURN OF GRID |
Burn of Grid |
Mr Flett
Mr N. Folsetter
Rev. [Reverend] A.M. Rose |
089 |
This name applies to a stream from the junction of the Burn of Kithuntlins & flowing in a North westerly direction to it joins the Burn of Kirkgeo Situate 6 chains South of Millgeo |
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STARLING HILL |
Starling Hill |
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095 |
Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name book of the parish of Evie |
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BURN OF KITHUNTLINS |
Burn of Kithuntlins
Burn of Kithuntlins
Burn of Kithuntlins |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Rose, Evie
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster Evie
William Russell |
095 |
This name applies to a small stream having its source a distance S.E. [South East] of Starling Hill and thence flowing in a westerly direction uniting with Burn of Grid on 95/6 |
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BOG OF SURTAN |
Bog of Surtan |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Rose, Evie
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster Evie
William Russell |
095 |
Applies to a boggy portion of ground situate upon and near the source of ''Burn of Kithuntlins |
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LITTLE BILLIA FIOLD |
Hill of Little Bellafeol
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Little Billia Fiold |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr Rose, Evie
Mr Robertson Schoolmaster Evie
William Russell
Re submitted |
095 |
Applies to an eminence situate about 35 chains South of ''Bog of Surtan'' |
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Site of TUMULUS [road to Hillside] |
Site of Tumulus
Site of Tumulus
Site of Tumulus |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay
J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy
Joseph McKay Esq Smithfield |
095 |
Said to be an ancient burying place, discovered Some years ago (in 1871) when making the road between Smithfield, an the "Hillside, a quantity of bones, and stone cists, Were found, D. Stephen Esq. Norton Birsay and others examined the ground, and believe it to be an ancient burial ground. no further information can be obtained |
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STONE CIST FOUND A.D. 1871 [tumulus, on road to Hillside] |
Stone Cists found AD1871 |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay
J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy
Joseph McKay Esq Smithfield |
095 |
Said to be an ancient burying place, discovered Some years ago (in 1871) when making the road between Smithfield, an the "Hillside, a quantity of bones, and stone cists, Were found, D. Stephen Esq. Norton Birsay and others examined the ground, and believe it to be an ancient burial ground. no further information can be obtained |
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BURN OF GUETH |
Burn of Gueth |
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095 |
Authorised and described in Name Book. Harray Ph. [Parish] |
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ESGAR |
Esgar
Esgar
Esgar
Esgar |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay
J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy
Joseph McKay Esq. Smithfield
Mary Kirkness Occupier |
095 |
A Small farm with offices attached Situated ¼ Mile North of "Smithfield" and the same distance East of Guilderhouse. the property of James Kirkness, North America. |
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TUMULI [Esgar] |
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of)
Tumuli (Remains of) |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay
J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy
Joseph McKay Esq. Smithfield |
095 |
Remains of 2 mounds Said to be ancient burial mounds the mounds are of a conical Shape and Situated a Short distance South West of Esgar and 1/8 mile North of Stone of Whilcoe on the property of Mr Kirkness, N.A. [North America] |
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VIAS MOSS |
Vias Moss
Vias Moss
Vias Moss
Vias Moss |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay
J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy
Joseph McKay Esq. Smithfield
Joseph Oag Esq. Smithfield |
095 |
This name is well known and applied to a soft mossy portion of Ground, Situated a short distance North of Smithfield and 1/8 mile South of Esgar Various propritors |
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HOZEN |
Hozen
Hozen
Hozen |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay
J.G. Johnson Esq. Vetquoy
Mr Hourston occupier |
095 |
A substantial Farmhouse with offices, situated 1/8th of a Mile West of Rosebank and 7 Chains N. [North] of Newhouse. |
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ROSEBANK |
Rosebank
Rosebank
Rosebank
Rosebank |
D. Stephen Esq. Birsay
J.G. Johnson Esq. Vitquoy
John Merriman Esq. occupier
Valuation Roll |
095 |
A small Farmhouse Situated 1/8th of a Mile East of Hozen and about the distance N [North] of Breckan. |
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Proprietors Names
The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland per Andrew Gold Esq Grainbank by Kirkwall Orkney
Mr George Irvine Quoyloo Sandwick Orkney.
Mr William Isbister Ingsay, Harray, By Kirkwall
Robert Clouston Esq Balbrath Ireland.
O.S.O. [Ordnance Survey Office]
Norwich
21st Feby 1880
[signed] Francis J Day
Captn R.E. [Captain, Royal Engineers] |
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INDEX
Above-the-Hill -- 48
Airy -- 161
Ark -- 141
Banks -- 26
Banks -- 158
Bawks -- 160
Banks -- 211
Barnhouse -- 93
Bea -- 41
Beaquoy -- 197
Beaquoy Farm -- 208
Bigbreck -- 101
Bigging -- 148
Bigging -- 172
Bigging -- 199
Birsay -- 1
Birsay Bay -- 51
Bishop's Palace (site of) -- 57
Bitgarth -- 25
Black Knowe -- 158
Bletadith -- 126
Blinkbonnie -- 204
Boardhouse -- 61
Bog of Surtan -- 216
Bokiehall -- 44
Bokiehall -- 116
Bouldrow -- 17
Bow Skerries -- 7
Braside -- 108
Breckan -- 180
Breckerhouse -- 202
Breck Cottage -- 84
Breckness -- 71
Breeran -- 195
Brencherhouse -- 27
Brettabreck -- 140
Bridge of Bullabrow -- 182
Britain -- 149
Brockan -- 88
Brockan -- 136
Brough -- 152
Brough Head -- 6
Brough of Birsay -- 8
Brough Sound -- 11 |
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INDEX
Buen -- 62
Burial Ground -- 9
Burial Ground -- 133
Burial Ground -- 146
Burial Ground -- 206
Burial Ground -- 171
Burness -- 212
Burn of Beaquoy -- 201
Burn of Deith-hellia -- 125
Burn of Durkadale -- 128
Burn of Durkadale -- 184
Burn of Ess -- 178
Burn of Etheriegeo -- 129
Burn of Eversti -- 163
Burn of Grid -- 214
Burn of Gueth -- 217
Burn of Hillside -- 185
Burn of Kirbuster -- 105
Burn of Kirkgeo -- 193
Burn of Kithuntlins -- 216
Burn of Loomashun -- 196
Burn of Quinni -- 151
Burn of Roo -- 182
Burn of Swannay -- 115
Burn of Swannay -- 4
Burn of Swartageo -- 190
Burn of Teema -- 213
Burn of Warth -- 170
Burn of Whitemire -- 125
Burra Taing -- 11
Canada West -- 108
Castle site of -- 193
Castle Boundas -- 18
Castlehill -- 95
Castle of Oyce -- 4
Castra Geo -- 9
Catta Geo -- 20
Catti Geo -- 54
Cauldhame -- 34
Cauldress -- 129
Cavan -- 157
Chapel site of -- 107
Chapel site of -- 45
Chapel site of -- 118 |
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INDEX
Chapel site of -- 171
Chapel site of -- 205
Chapel (in Ruins) -- 133
Chingloo -- 31
Chinglo -- 84
Choin -- 49
Choin -- 132
Choldertow -- 87
Church -- 58
Chrismo -- 111
Christ Kirk (Site of) -- 72
Claevath -- 163
Claybraes -- 43
Cliff Geo -- 20
Cloke -- 197
Clouna Ber -- 5
Coipiten -- 15
Cooperhouse -- 28
Cooperhouse -- 91
Corkaquina -- 141
Costa Hill -- 110
Cott of Cowgate -- 121
Cove Geo -- 7
Craiglands -- 56
Crook -- 89
Crook -- 103
Crowdgeo -- 27
Crustan -- 37
Cuean -- 200
Cumlaquoy -- 88
Cupo -- 39
Curcum 41
Dam Slap of Warth -- 170
Dale -- 97
Dale -- 117
Dale -- 123
Dale -- 143
Deasbreck -- 128
Dunabrio -- 23
Duna Geo -- 16
Dunetherla -- 22
Durka Dale -- 183
Durkadale -- 128
Downatown -- 154 |
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Earl's Palace -- 59
Eastabist -- 190
Eastdale -- 98
East Quoys -- 169
Ernie Tower -- 110
Esgar -- 218
Fae Geo -- 137
Farafield -- 187
Fea -- 172
Feavel -- 30
Festigarth -- 154
Fia -- 40
Finties -- 43
Flaws -- 30
Flecketsquoy -- 25
Flitabout -- 34
Flotta -- 169
Folsetter -- 145
Forsa Kelda -- 161
Flaws -- 88
Fraaza Skerry -- 20
Free Church -- 148
Fudgarth -- 67
Gairsty -- 138
Garraquoy -- 139
Garson -- 51
Gaitnip -- 26
Gelderhouse -- 67
Gelderhouse -- 181
Geo of Banks -- 159
Geo of Longaber -- 12
Gerthsetter -- 29
Glebe -- 29
Glebna Skerry -- 19
Glims Moss -- 201
Glower -- 94
Green -- 138
Greenay -- 173
Greenay Hill -- 185
Greenhill -- 28
Greenhill -- 162
Greenhill -- 183
Green Knowe -- 107
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Grey Stone -- 111
Grid -- 211
Grip of Deith-hellia -- 126
Grip of Grunkahowe -- 182
Grip of Loonan -- 121
Grit Ness -- 71
Groo -- 68
Gruidgair -- 87
Grunka Howe -- 180
Grunnagairn -- 131
Gutterquoy -- 108
Gyron -- 193
Hamar -- 172
Hamar Rowe -- 54
Haughster Brough -- 69
Harpsquoy -- 55
Harpsquoy -- 83
Hass -- 183
Hawin -- 25
Hayon -- 30
Hesta Geo -- 18
Hill -- 119
Hillhead -- 66
Hillside -- 188
Himmon Hill -- 123
Hinchaquoy -- 77
Holland -- 150
Holodyke -- 43
Hooant -- 149
Hooly -- 46
Housby -- 200
Howe -- 138
Howabreck -- 74
Howabreck -- 135
Howalee -- 184
Howan -- 176
Howquoy -- 93
Hozen -- 219
Hunda Geo -- 54
Hundi Gar -- 15
Hundland -- 118
Hundland -- 141
Hundland Hill -- 117
Hunto -- 63 |
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Hyma -- 201
Hyval -- 154
Ingsay -- 45
Insabysteer -- 80
Inyama Hellia -- 109
Isbister -- 145
Iverabist -- 130
Jubidale -- 34
Kerra Gloup -- 24
Kirbuster -- 103
Kirbuster Farm -- 104
Kirbuster Hill -- 82
Kirk site of -- 193
Kirk of Etheriegeo site of -- 129
Kistan -- 73
Knowe -- 61
Knowe of Brenda -- 155
Knowe of Crustan -- 37
Knowe of Dale -- 143
Knowe of Eversti -- 164
Knowe of Flaws -- 133
Knowe of Forsakelda -- 161
Knowe of Garraquoy -- 138
Knowe of Holland -- 150
Knowe of Makarhouse -- 181
Knowe of Nesthouse -- 104
Knowe of Netherskaill -- 134
Knowe of Scorn -- 144
Knowe of Skogar -- 153
Knowe of Smirrus -- 177
Knowes of Cuean -- 198
Knowes of Lingro -- 40
Knowes of Yonbell -- 165
Langa Ness -- 95
Langaness -- 74
Langskaill -- 89
Lapland -- 159
Latha Skerry -- 83
Lea -- 55
Leascru -- 5
Leaskua Geo -- 12 |
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Leebreck -- 84
Leequoy -- 90
Lingro -- 38
Linna Breck -- 97
Linnabreck -- 97
Liley -- 67
Little Billia Fiold -- 216
Little Brough -- 7
Little Favel -- 72
Little Ramly Geo -- 3
Loch of Banks -- 159
Loch of Broadhouse -- 70
Loch of Hundland -- 118
Loch of Isbister -- 151
Loch Sabiston -- 174
Loch of Swannay -- 111
Longa Ber -- 12
Long Gloup -- 19
Loonan -- 126
Loop of Crooie -- 24
Lower Dykeside -- 203
Lower Grindally -- 64
Lower Lubaday -- 187
Lower Linnabreck -- 202
Lower Mossetter -- 210
Lower Palace -- 57
Lower Skelday -- 188
Lower Slinghorn -- 44
Lindenhill - 117
Lyde -- 164
Makerhouse -- 179
Manse -- 38
Manse -- 58
Manse -- 148
Mar Wick -- 132
Marwick -- 134
Marwick Head -- 86
Meadow -- 73
Meffra Geo -- 23
Meikleplank -- 27
Meran -- 66
Mid Bigging -- 204
Mid Hill -- 130
Mid House -- 81 |
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Mid House -- 86
Mid House -- 162
Mid House -- 200
Millbridge -- 211
Mill Cottage -- 62
Millgeo -- 213
Millhouse -- 175
Mill of Barony -- 62
Minna Geo -- 131
Mires -- 78
Mittens -- 47
Mittens -- 113
Montreal -- 94
Montreal -- 162
Mo Ness -- 70
Mossbank -- 105
Mount Misery -- 50
Mount Pleasant -- 113
Mount Pleasant -- 162
Mount Pleasant -- 207
Mousakelda -- 31
Muce -- 140
Muce -- 177
Muckle Bllia Fiold -- 195
Muckle Holm -- 120
Nearhouse -- 26
Nearhouse -- 135
Ness -- 96
Nether Bigging -- 160
Nether Fea -- 174
Nether Skaill -- 133
Nether Stanger -- 96
Neuran -- 66
Newbigging -- 100
Newbigging -- 204
Newhall -- 98
Newhall -- 167
Newhouse -- 73
Newhouse -- 157
New Velzian -- 179
Nicol Point -- 100
Nisthouse -- 118
Northtown -- 170 |
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North Waird -- 85
Old Manse -- 57
Original Secession Church -- 38
Outmeadow -- 191
Outshore Point -- 165
Outslap -- 32
Overabist -- 191
Oyce -- 3
Park -- 187
Park Cottage -- 63
Park Holm -- 120
Peatgate -- 28
Picts House site of -- 79
Picts House site of -- 80
Picts House site of -- 106
Pitten -- 42
Point of Buckquoy -- 11
Point of Nether Quinni -- 21
Point of Snusan -- 49
Point of Too -- 17
Post -- 39
Post Office -- 60
Proprietors Names -- 221
Pula Ber -- 18
Purgatory -- 31
Purley -- 175
Quackquoy -- 87
Quarrybanks -- 188
Queefiglamo -- 196
Quinni -- 42
Quinni -- 151
Queer -- 174
Quionahay -- 29
Quoyhorrie -- 77
Quoylonga -- 136
Quoyscottie -- 198
Quoys of Hill -- 33
Quoys of Hill -- 32
Quoys of Skelday -- 189
Quoy of Wattle -- 68
Radlap -- 209 |
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Ramly Geo -- 3
Ramna Geo -- 109
Ramna Geo -- 165
Rantan -- 113
Raviehall -- 99
Ravie Hill -- 99
Reena Skerry -- 17
Ritquoy -- 140
Rosebank -- 32
Rosebank -- 219
Roseview -- 85
Rubreck -- 91
Runa -- 75
Rutto Castle -- 21
Sabiston -- 176
Sallies -- 95
Sandcroma -- 163
Sand Geo -- 137
Saver Howe -- 52
Sea Geo -- 137
School (Boys & Girls) -- 45
School (Boys & Girls) -- 69
School (Boys & Girls) -- 80
Scorn -- 136
Scruit -- 114
Setter -- 78
Ship Rock -- 16
Skea -- 4
Skelday Hill -- 189
Skeo Sand -- 131
Skeres Naquer -- 15
Skerr Huwa -- 49
Skesquoy -- 127
Skidge -- 56
Skipi Geo -- 22
Skogar -- 152
Skooant -- 145
Sleet Moss -- 129
Sma' Skerry -- 5
South Breckbie -- 68
Southend -- 123
South Waird -- 90
Sowa Skerry -- 16
Spout of Hamar Rowe -- 55
Springrose -- 74
Spurdagrove -- 144 |
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Standard -- 109
Standing Stone -- 144
Standing Stone -- 146
Stanerandy -- 65
Stanes Ber -- 53
Stanger -- 96
Stara -- 135
Stara -- 210
Starling Hill - 215
Starra Fiold -- 195
Steddaquoy-- 86
Stieten -- 21
Stinkna Geo -- 23
Stone -- 65
Stoney Holm -- 120
Stoneymilders -- 116
Stone Cist found A.D. 1877 -- 114
Stone Cist found A.D. 1860 -- 155
Stone Cist found A.D. 1866 -- 173
Stone Cist found A.D. 1871 -- 217
Stone Cist Deer Horns & found A.D. 1847 -- 69
St Magnus's Well -- 76
St Peters Chapel -- 10
Surtidale -- 116
Swannay -- 40
Swannay House -- 115
Swartageo -- 190
Tanga -- 22
Tevath -- 180
The Barn -- 53
The Barony -- 64
The Loons -- 143
The Stable -- 53
Tofta -- 157
Tormiston -- 75
Tounga -- 175
Toward -- 42
Tunga -- 132
Tumuli -- 82
Tumuli -- 77
Tumuli -- 81
Tumuli -- 82
Tumuli -- 91
Tumuli -- 99
Tumuli -- 101 |
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Tumuli -- 102
Tumuli -- 114
Tumuli -- 147
Tumuli -- 169
Tumuli -- 199
Tumuli -- 207
Tumuli -- 218
Tumuli Stone Cist found A.D. 1869 -- 102
Tumulus -- 41
Tumulus -- 50
Tumulus -- 65
Tumulus -- 89
Tumulus -- 98
Tumulus -- 102
Tumulus -- 102
Tumulus -- 102
Tumulus -- 102
Tumulus -- 127
Tumulus -- 127
Tumulus -- 149
Tumulus -- 160
Tumulus -- 164
Tumulus -- 167
Tumulus -- 167
Tumulus -- 208
Tumulus site of -- 217
Tumulus Stone Cist -- 119
Tumulus Stone Cist -- 119
Twatt -- 147
Upper Dykeside -- 203
Upper Grindally -- 33
Upper Linnabreck -- 203
Upper Lubaday -- 184
Upper Mossetter -- 209
Upper Skelday -- 189
Upper Slinghorn -- 44
Upper Whitemire -- 124
Vancouver Cottage -- 147
Venibar -- 37
Velzian -- 179
Vias Moss -- 218
Vinbreck -- 65
Voe Drus -- 51 |
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Waird -- 210
Walkerhouse -- 61
Walter Reid's Hole -- 6
Waskra -- 46
Waterloo -- 202
Wattle -- 63
Wester House -- 70
Wheebin -- 69
Westside -- 158
Whitaloo Point -- 19
Whitemire -- 124
Whiclath 103
Windbreck -- 46
Windbreck-- 90
Wranglehall -- 39
Wranglehall -- 83
Yeldabreck -- 93
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