Orkney, Volume 01

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info Transcriber's notes
OS1/23/1/1 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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OS1/23/1/3 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.
OS1/23/1/3 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.''
OS1/23/1/3 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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OS1/23/1/4 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.
OS1/23/1/4 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.
OS1/23/1/4 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'
OS1/23/1/4 [page] 4 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/5 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.''
OS1/23/1/5 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.
OS1/23/1/5 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.''
OS1/23/1/5 [page] 5 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/6 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.
OS1/23/1/6 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.
OS1/23/1/6 [page] 6 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/7 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,''
OS1/23/1/7 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.
OS1/23/1/7 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.
OS1/23/1/7 [page] 7 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/8 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
OS1/23/1/8 [page] 8 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/9 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.''
OS1/23/1/9 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.''
OS1/23/1/9 [page] 9 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Wiliam Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/10 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.
OS1/23/1/10 [page] 10 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/11 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.
OS1/23/1/11 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.''
OS1/23/1/11 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''
OS1/23/1/11 [page] 11 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/12 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."
OS1/23/1/12 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."
OS1/23/1/12 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."
OS1/23/1/12 [page] 12 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/12 Note below Place entry for Longa Ber: (Typed on body of Sheet 88.7.)
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OS1/23/1/15 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.
OS1/23/1/15 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.''
OS1/23/1/15 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,''
OS1/23/1/15 [page] 15 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/16 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''
OS1/23/1/16 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.
OS1/23/1/16 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.
OS1/23/1/16 [page] 16 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/17 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,''
OS1/23/1/17 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.''
OS1/23/1/17 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.''
OS1/23/1/17 [page] 17 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/18 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.''
OS1/23/1/18 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.''
OS1/23/1/18 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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OS1/23/1/19 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.
OS1/23/1/19 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.
OS1/23/1/19 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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OS1/23/1/20 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.''
OS1/23/1/20 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.''
OS1/23/1/20 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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OS1/23/1/21 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
OS1/23/1/21 STIETEN Stieten Stieten Stieten Mr Leask, Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank 088 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.
OS1/23/1/21 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 (adopted) 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.
OS1/23/1/21 [page] 21 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/22 TANGA Tanga Tanga Tanga Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay Mr H. Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Matches, Meikleplank 088 A small headland, Situated immediately W. [West] of ''Dunetherla''. It is the property of the Earl of Zetland.
OS1/23/1/22 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.
OS1/23/1/22 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.
OS1/23/1/22 [page] 22 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Willliam Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/23 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''.
OS1/23/1/23 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.
OS1/23/1/23 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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OS1/23/1/24 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''
OS1/23/1/24 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''
OS1/23/1/24 [page] 24 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/24 Note in pencil at entry for Gooswans (scored out): Line indicating Mr. Leask - Does not know the name
OS1/23/1/25 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.''
OS1/23/1/25 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.''
OS1/23/1/25 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.''
OS1/23/1/25 [page] 25 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/26 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.''
OS1/23/1/26 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.''
OS1/23/1/26 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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OS1/23/1/27 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.
OS1/23/1/27 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,''
OS1/23/1/27 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
OS1/23/1/27 [page] 27 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/28 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.''
OS1/23/1/28 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.''
OS1/23/1/28 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.
OS1/23/1/28 [page] 28 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/29 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.''
OS1/23/1/29 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.
OS1/23/1/29 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.
OS1/23/1/29 [page] 29 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/30 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.
OS1/23/1/30 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.''
OS1/23/1/30 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.''
OS1/23/1/30 [page] 30 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/31 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.''
OS1/23/1/31 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.
OS1/23/1/31 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.''
OS1/23/1/31 [page] 31 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/32 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.
OS1/23/1/32 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.
OS1/23/1/32 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.
OS1/23/1/32 [page] 32 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/33 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.
OS1/23/1/33 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.
OS1/23/1/33 [page] 33 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/34 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.''
OS1/23/1/34 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.''
OS1/23/1/34 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.''
OS1/23/1/34 [page] 34 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
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OS1/23/1/37 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.''
OS1/23/1/37 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''
OS1/23/1/37 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
OS1/23/1/37 [page] 37 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/37 Although it is written as part of Knowe of Crustan, the N.B. probably refers to more than one of these entries.
OS1/23/1/38 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
OS1/23/1/38 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.
OS1/23/1/38 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''
OS1/23/1/38 [page] 38 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/38 Note below Place entry for Manse: (Stump)
OS1/23/1/39 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''
OS1/23/1/39 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''
OS1/23/1/39 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
OS1/23/1/39 [page] 39 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/40 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''
OS1/23/1/40 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''
OS1/23/1/40 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.
OS1/23/1/40 [page] 40 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/40 Note below Place entry for Knowes of Lingro: O.E. (Old English)
OS1/23/1/41 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.
OS1/23/1/41 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.
OS1/23/1/41 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
OS1/23/1/41 [page] 41 Parish of Birsay [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/41 Note below Place entry for Tumulus: (O.E.) [Old English]
OS1/23/1/42 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
OS1/23/1/42 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
OS1/23/1/42 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.
OS1/23/1/42 [page] 42 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/43 FINTIES Finties Finties Finties Mr Henry Leask Boardhouse Mr G. Robson late Teacher Birsay William Isbister Esq of Ingsay 088 A small dwellinghouse with a few acres of arable land attached situated immediately south of ''Holodyke''
OS1/23/1/43 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
OS1/23/1/43 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''
OS1/23/1/43 [page] 43 Parsih of Birsay -- Orkney Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features are on the Property of William Isbister Esq of Ingsay [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/44 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''
OS1/23/1/44 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
OS1/23/1/44 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
OS1/23/1/44 [page] 44 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features on the property of William Isbister Esq. of Ingsay
OS1/23/1/45 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,
OS1/23/1/45 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.
OS1/23/1/45 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.
OS1/23/1/45 [page] 45 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart.
OS1/23/1/46 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]
OS1/23/1/46 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''
OS1/23/1/46 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
OS1/23/1/46 [page] 46 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note at foot of page: N.B. The names applied to the above features the Property of William Isbister Esq. of Ingsay [signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/46 Words lost in fold of page.
OS1/23/1/47 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
OS1/23/1/47 [page] 47 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note in red below second entry - for Mires, scored out: Described in P. 78 [signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/48 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,
OS1/23/1/48 [page] 48 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart CA [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/49 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.''
OS1/23/1/49 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.
OS1/23/1/49 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.
OS1/23/1/49 [page] 49 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/50 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.
OS1/23/1/50 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.
OS1/23/1/50 [page] 50 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/50 Note below Place entry for Tumulus: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/51 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.''
OS1/23/1/51 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:
OS1/23/1/51 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.''
OS1/23/1/51 [page] 51 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/51 Note below Place entry for Birsay Bay: (Roman Capitals)
OS1/23/1/52 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.
OS1/23/1/52 [age] 52 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/52 Note below Place entry: O.E. [Old English] Words lost in fold of page
OS1/23/1/53 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.''
OS1/23/1/53 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.''
OS1/23/1/53 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.''
OS1/23/1/53 [page] 53 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/54 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.''
OS1/23/1/54 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"]
OS1/23/1/54 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.''
OS1/23/1/54 [page] 54 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Fraser c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/55 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.
OS1/23/1/55 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.
OS1/23/1/55 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.
OS1/23/1/55 [page] 55 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] R Hawkins Lce. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/56 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.
OS1/23/1/56 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.
OS1/23/1/56 [page] 56 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/57 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''
OS1/23/1/57 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
OS1/23/1/57 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''
OS1/23/1/57 [page] 57 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note at foot of page: The names applied to the above objects on the Property of The Earl of Zetland.
OS1/23/1/57A [page] 57A 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
OS1/23/1/57A Note in pencil with line linking it to Manse: no Space
OS1/23/1/58 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]
OS1/23/1/58 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.''
OS1/23/1/58 [page] 58 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart
OS1/23/1/58 Notes below both Place entries: (Roman point) Words lost in fold of page.
OS1/23/1/59 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,
OS1/23/1/59 [page] 59 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/60 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,
OS1/23/1/60 [page] 60 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/61 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''
OS1/23/1/61 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.
OS1/23/1/61 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.
OS1/23/1/61 [page] 61 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/62 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''
OS1/23/1/62 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.''
OS1/23/1/62 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.''
OS1/23/1/62 [page] 62 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
OS1/23/1/63 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,''
OS1/23/1/63 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"
OS1/23/1/63 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''
OS1/23/1/63 [page] 63 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]
OS1/23/1/64 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.
OS1/23/1/64 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''
OS1/23/1/64 [page] 64 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/65 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''
OS1/23/1/65 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''
OS1/23/1/65 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.
OS1/23/1/65 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''
OS1/23/1/65 [page] 65 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]
OS1/23/1/65 Notes below Place entries for Stanerandy and Tumulus: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/66 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''
OS1/23/1/66 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''
OS1/23/1/66 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.''
OS1/23/1/66 [page] 66 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 CA [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/67 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.''
OS1/23/1/67 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''
OS1/23/1/67 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''
OS1/23/1/67 [page] 67 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]
OS1/23/1/68 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''
OS1/23/1/68 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''
OS1/23/1/68 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''
OS1/23/1/68 [page] 68 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]
OS1/23/1/69 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
OS1/23/1/69 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,
OS1/23/1/69 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.
OS1/23/1/69 STONE CIST, DEERS HORNS &C FOUND A.D. 1847 [Haughster Brough] Archaeologia scotica pp. 76 & 78. 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
OS1/23/1/69 [page] 69 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart
OS1/23/1/69 Note below Place entry for Haughster Brough: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/70 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.''
OS1/23/1/70 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''
OS1/23/1/70 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''
OS1/23/1/70 [page] 70 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]
OS1/23/1/70 Note below Place entry for Loch of Boardhouse: (ITALIC CAPITALS) -- (Typed on body of Sheet 88, 15)
OS1/23/1/71 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''
OS1/23/1/71 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''
OS1/23/1/71 [page] 71 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/72 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.
OS1/23/1/72 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
OS1/23/1/72 [page] 72 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [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]
OS1/23/1/72 Note below authorities for Christ Kirk: Name obtained by Captain F.J. Day R.E. [Royal Engineers] while finally examining the Plans of Orkney.
OS1/23/1/73 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''
OS1/23/1/73 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''
OS1/23/1/73 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''
OS1/23/1/73 [page] 73 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note at foot of page: The names applied to the above features on the property of The Earl of Zetland
OS1/23/1/74 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''
OS1/23/1/74 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''
OS1/23/1/74 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''
OS1/23/1/74 [page] 74 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
OS1/23/1/75 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''
OS1/23/1/75 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''
OS1/23/1/75 [page] 75 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]
OS1/23/1/76 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.
OS1/23/1/76 [page] 76 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note below Authorities: Name obtained by Captain Day R.E. while finally examining the Plans of Orkney
OS1/23/1/76 Note below Place entry: old English
OS1/23/1/77 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''
OS1/23/1/77 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''
OS1/23/1/77 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''
OS1/23/1/77 [page] 77 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note at foot of page: N.B. The name applied to the above features on the property of The Earl of Zetland [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/78 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''
OS1/23/1/78 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''
OS1/23/1/78 [page] 78 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/79 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.
OS1/23/1/79 [page] 79 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] R. Hawkins Lce. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/79 Note below Place entry: (O.E.) [Old English]
OS1/23/1/80 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
OS1/23/1/80 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.
OS1/23/1/80 [page] 80 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/80 Note below Place entry for Picts' House: (O.E) [Old English]
OS1/23/1/81 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
OS1/23/1/81 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
OS1/23/1/81 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''
OS1/23/1/81 The details of Harpy Taing are not on page 81 of O.S. notebook.
OS1/23/1/81 Note below Place entry for Tumuli: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/82 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''
OS1/23/1/82 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''
OS1/23/1/82 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
OS1/23/1/82 [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]
OS1/23/1/82 Notes below Place entries for Tumuli: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/83 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,''
OS1/23/1/83 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''
OS1/23/1/83 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''
OS1/23/1/83 [page] 83 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
OS1/23/1/84 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''
OS1/23/1/84 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
OS1/23/1/84 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,''
OS1/23/1/84 [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]
OS1/23/1/85 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''
OS1/23/1/85 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,
OS1/23/1/85 [page] 85 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]
OS1/23/1/86 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,
OS1/23/1/86 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
OS1/23/1/86 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,
OS1/23/1/86 [page] 86 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/87 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''
OS1/23/1/87 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
OS1/23/1/87 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,
OS1/23/1/87 [page] 87 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]
OS1/23/1/88 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)
OS1/23/1/88 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,
OS1/23/1/88 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,
OS1/23/1/88 [page] 88 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/89 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.
OS1/23/1/89 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,
OS1/23/1/89 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,
OS1/23/1/89 [page] 89 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/89 Note below Place entry for Tumulus: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/90 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
OS1/23/1/90 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,
OS1/23/1/90 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
OS1/23/1/90 [page] 90 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/91 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''
OS1/23/1/91 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.
OS1/23/1/91 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,
OS1/23/1/91 [page] 91 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/91 Note below Place entry for Tumuli: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/92 [page] 92 [Blank Page]
OS1/23/1/93 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.
OS1/23/1/93 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.''
OS1/23/1/93 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.
OS1/23/1/93 [page] 93 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]
OS1/23/1/94 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,
OS1/23/1/94 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,
OS1/23/1/94 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''
OS1/23/1/94 [page] 94 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]
OS1/23/1/95 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.
OS1/23/1/95 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,
OS1/23/1/95 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.
OS1/23/1/95 [page] 95 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]
OS1/23/1/96 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
OS1/23/1/96 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''
OS1/23/1/96 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
OS1/23/1/96 [page] 96 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]
OS1/23/1/97 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''
OS1/23/1/97 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
OS1/23/1/97 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''
OS1/23/1/97 [page] 97 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]
OS1/23/1/98 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''
OS1/23/1/98 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''
OS1/23/1/98 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,
OS1/23/1/98 [page] 98 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]
OS1/23/1/99 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.
OS1/23/1/99 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
OS1/23/1/99 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
OS1/23/1/99 [page] 99 Ph [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney Note at foot of page: Note The house names are the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/99 Note below Place entry for Tumulus: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/100 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,
OS1/23/1/100 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
OS1/23/1/100 [page] 100 Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney Note at foot of page: Note. The above names are on the property of The Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/100 Note in red across entry (scored out) for Tumuli: A new description made.
OS1/23/1/101 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,
OS1/23/1/101 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,
OS1/23/1/101 [page] 101 Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/102 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,
OS1/23/1/102 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
OS1/23/1/102 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
OS1/23/1/102 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
OS1/23/1/102 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
OS1/23/1/102 [page] 102 Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A McDonald Corpl. R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/102 Notes below all entries for Tumuli: (O.E.) [Old English]
OS1/23/1/103 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,''
OS1/23/1/103 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''
OS1/23/1/103 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.
OS1/23/1/103 [page] 103 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]
OS1/23/1/104 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''
OS1/23/1/104 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
OS1/23/1/104 [page] 104 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]
OS1/23/1/104 There is an ''x'' inserted just before the words ''Picts House''. Place entry for Picts House scored out and note: On another Name Sheet.
OS1/23/1/105 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.
OS1/23/1/105 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
OS1/23/1/105 [page] 105 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/106 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''
OS1/23/1/106 [page] 106 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] James Stuart c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/107 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''
OS1/23/1/107 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"
OS1/23/1/107 [page] 107 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
OS1/23/1/107 Note below Place entry for Greenknowe: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/108 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''
OS1/23/1/108 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''
OS1/23/1/108 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.
OS1/23/1/108 [page] 108 Parish of Birsay 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]
OS1/23/1/109 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''
OS1/23/1/109 INYAMA HELLIA Inyamahailya . . 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
OS1/23/1/109 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''
OS1/23/1/109 [page] 109 Orkney -- Ph. [Parish of Birsay]
OS1/23/1/110 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
OS1/23/1/110 ERNIE TOWER Ernie Tower 089 Authorised and described in Name Book. Evie ph. [Parish]
OS1/23/1/110 [page] 110 Orkney -- Ph. [Parish] of Birsay
OS1/23/1/111 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
OS1/23/1/111 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
OS1/23/1/111 GREY STONE Grey Stone . 089 Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Evie Parish
OS1/23/1/111 [page] 111 Orkney -- Parish of Birsay Grey Stone Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Evie Parish
OS1/23/1/111 Note below Place entry for Loch of Swannay: Italic Capitals
OS1/23/1/112 [page] 112 [Blank page]
OS1/23/1/113 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
OS1/23/1/113 MOUNT PLEASANT Mountpleasant . . Mount Pleasant Anne Johnston, occupier James Spence, Rantan John Scot, Surtidale adopted 089 This name is applied to a house similar in detail to the above situate 14 chains S. E. [South East] from Rantan
OS1/23/1/113 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,'
OS1/23/1/113 [page] 113 Orkney -- Parish of Birsay Note at foot of page: The whole of the above are the property of Mr J Spence Fea-above the Hill Birsay
OS1/23/1/114 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
OS1/23/1/114 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.
OS1/23/1/114 STONE CIST FOUND A.D. 1877 [Rantan] Stone Cist found A.D. 1877 . 089 the small or north mound was opened a short time ago by James Spence of Rantan & found to contain a cist; with ashes.
OS1/23/1/114 [page] 114 Orkney -- Parish of Birsay
OS1/23/1/114 Note below Place entry for Tumuli: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/115 SWANNAY HOUSE Swannay House . . . 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
OS1/23/1/115 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
OS1/23/1/115 [page] 115 Orkney -- Parish of Birsay
OS1/23/1/115 Note below Place entry for Burn of Swannay: Typed on the body of Plan 88/8
OS1/23/1/116 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 Proprietor, Earl of Zetland.
OS1/23/1/116 BOKIEHALL Bockyhall . . 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.
OS1/23/1/116 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
OS1/23/1/116 [page] 116 Orkney -- Parish of Birsay
OS1/23/1/117 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.
OS1/23/1/117 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.
OS1/23/1/117 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
OS1/23/1/117 [page] 117 Parish of Brisay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/118 LOCH OF HUNDLAND Loch of Hundland Mr G.Brown, Hundland Mr A Rust, Luden Hill Mr J Findlater Deasbreck 088; 089 Applies to a large sheet of water, situate to the west of Hundland (farmhouse)
OS1/23/1/118 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.
OS1/23/1/118 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
OS1/23/1/118 Site of CHAPEL [Hundland] Chapel (site of) . 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
OS1/23/1/118 [page] 118 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney isles
OS1/23/1/118 Note below Place entry forLoch of Hundland: (Italic Capitals) Typed on bodies of Sheets 88.16 & 89.13 Note below Place entry for Site of Chapel: G.T [German Text]
OS1/23/1/119 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.
OS1/23/1/119 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.
OS1/23/1/119 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
OS1/23/1/119 [page] 119 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/119 Notes below Place entries: Tumulus -- O.E. [Old English] Tumulus -- O.E. [Old English] Stone Cist -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/120 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.
OS1/23/1/120 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
OS1/23/1/120 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
OS1/23/1/120 [page] 120 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/121 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.
OS1/23/1/121 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.
OS1/23/1/121 [page] 121 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/122 [page] 122 [Blank page]
OS1/23/1/123 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.
OS1/23/1/123 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
OS1/23/1/123 HIMMON HILL Himmon Hill . 089 For Authorities & description See Name Book of Evie Ph. [Parish]
OS1/23/1/123 [page] 123 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note at foot of page: The above names transcribed from the Name Book Evie Ph. [Parish]
OS1/23/1/124 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.
OS1/23/1/124 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.
OS1/23/1/124 [page] 124 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
OS1/23/1/125 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
OS1/23/1/125 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
OS1/23/1/125 [page] 125 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
OS1/23/1/126 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.
OS1/23/1/126 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.
OS1/23/1/126 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
OS1/23/1/126 Note at foot of page: The above names transcribed from the Name Book, Evie Ph [Parish]
OS1/23/1/127 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
OS1/23/1/127 TUMULUS [Deasabreck] Tumulus 089 This name applies to 2 earthen mounds situate between Deasbreck & Durkadale. No authentic information can be ascertained respecting them
OS1/23/1/127 TUMULUS [Deasabreck] Tumulus 089 The name applies to 2 earthen mounds situate between Deasbreck & Durkadale. No authentic information can be ascertained respecting them
OS1/23/1/127 [page] 127 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/127 Notes below Place entries for Tumulus: O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/128 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
OS1/23/1/128 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.
OS1/23/1/128 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)
OS1/23/1/128 [page] 128 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/129 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
OS1/23/1/129 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.
OS1/23/1/129 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
OS1/23/1/129 CAULDRESS Cauldress Mr Mowat Mr Robertson Rev. [Reverend] A. M. Rose 089 Applies to a hollow situated at the Source of Burn of Etherigeo
OS1/23/1/129 [page] 129 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/129 Note below Place entry for Sleet Moss: (Roman Capitals)
OS1/23/1/130 MID HILL Mid Hill 089 Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book Evie Ph [Parish]
OS1/23/1/130 IVERABIST Iverabist 089 Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book Evie Ph [Parish]
OS1/23/1/130 [page] 130 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
OS1/23/1/131 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
OS1/23/1/131 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
OS1/23/1/131 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
OS1/23/1/131 [page] 131 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/132 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
OS1/23/1/132 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"
OS1/23/1/132 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
OS1/23/1/132 [page] 132 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/132 Notes below Place entry for Mar Wick: Two words Roman Capitals
OS1/23/1/133 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
OS1/23/1/133 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.
OS1/23/1/133 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"
OS1/23/1/133 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.
OS1/23/1/133 [page] 133 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note: The above names are on the property of the Earl of Zetland. [signed] Kenneth Campbell C A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/133 Chapel -- G T [German Text] Burial Ground -- G T [German Text] Knowe of Flaws -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/134 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.
OS1/23/1/134 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
OS1/23/1/134 [page] 134 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note The above names are the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/134 Knowe of Netherskaill -- O.E. [Old English] Marwick -- Typed on the body of 88/14
OS1/23/1/135 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
OS1/23/1/135 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.
OS1/23/1/135 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''
OS1/23/1/135 [page] 135 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney The above names are the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/136 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
OS1/23/1/136 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
OS1/23/1/136 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
OS1/23/1/136 [page] 136 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/137 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''
OS1/23/1/137 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.''
OS1/23/1/137 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
OS1/23/1/137 [page] 137 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/138 HOWE How How How . Howe Mr John Taylor occupier Mr D Smith Newark Mr John Moar Poor Insp. [Inspector] Sandwick Mr Peter Taylor of Geoth (adopted) 094 A thatched farm house and offices situated about ¼ mile north W. [West] of Gairsty and about fifteen chains west of ''Green''
OS1/23/1/138 GREEN 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''
OS1/23/1/138 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
OS1/23/1/138 [page] 138 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney The above names are the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell
OS1/23/1/139 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
OS1/23/1/139 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,
OS1/23/1/139 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
OS1/23/1/139 The above names are on the property of Earl of Zetland Kenneth Campbell C/A
OS1/23/1/139 Knowe of Garraquoy -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/140 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
OS1/23/1/140 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
OS1/23/1/140 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''
OS1/23/1/140 [page] 140 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Muce and Brettabreck on the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/141 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
OS1/23/1/141 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''
OS1/23/1/141 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
OS1/23/1/141 [page] 141 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney ''Hundland'' and ''Ark'' are the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/142 [page] 142 [Blank Page]
OS1/23/1/143 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
OS1/23/1/143 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.
OS1/23/1/143 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''
OS1/23/1/143 [page] 143 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney The above names are the property of the ''Earl of Zetland,'' [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/143 Knowe of Dale -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/144 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.
OS1/23/1/144 SPURDAGROVE Spurdagrove Spurdagrove Spurdagrove Spurdagroe Mr John Philip Farner Dale Mr D Spence Farmer Folster Mr Peter Moar Occupier Mr D Stephen Norton 094 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''
OS1/23/1/144 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
OS1/23/1/144 [page] 144 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note Names described above are the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell
OS1/23/1/144 Knowe of Scorn -- O.E. [Old English] Standing Stone -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/145 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''
OS1/23/1/145 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
OS1/23/1/145 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
OS1/23/1/145 [page] 145 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note The above names are on the property of the Earl of Zetland of Isbister he is only part Proprietor [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/146 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
OS1/23/1/146 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''
OS1/23/1/146 [page] 146 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note The above names are on the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/146 Standing Stone -- O.E. [Old English] Burial Ground -- G.T. [German Text]
OS1/23/1/147 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,
OS1/23/1/147 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,
OS1/23/1/147 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,
OS1/23/1/147 [page] 147 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/147 Tumuli -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/148 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.
OS1/23/1/148 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
OS1/23/1/148 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"
OS1/23/1/148 [page] 148 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/149 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,
OS1/23/1/149 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
OS1/23/1/149 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,
OS1/23/1/149 [page] 149 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note The above named are on the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] A. McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/149 Tumulus -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/150 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''
OS1/23/1/150 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
OS1/23/1/150 [page] 150 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note The above names are the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/150 Knowe of Holland -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/151 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
OS1/23/1/151 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''
OS1/23/1/151 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 (adopted) 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
OS1/23/1/151 [page] 151 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Note The above names are on the property of the Earl of Zetland [signed] Kenneth Campbell
OS1/23/1/151 Loch of Isbister -- Italic Capitals Burn of Quinni -- Written on the body of 94/7
OS1/23/1/152 BROUGH [Quinni] Brough, remains of Brough, remains of Brough, remains of 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
OS1/23/1/152 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.
OS1/23/1/152 [page] 152 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/152 Brough -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/153 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,
OS1/23/1/153 [page] 153 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/153 Knowe of Skogar -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/154 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
OS1/23/1/154 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"
OS1/23/1/154 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,
OS1/23/1/154 [page] 154 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell
OS1/23/1/155 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. A portion of this object has been removed for the purpose of top-dressing land.
OS1/23/1/155 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.
OS1/23/1/155 [page] 155 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A T McDonald Corpl. R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/155 Knowe of Brenda -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/156 [page] 156 [Blank page]
OS1/23/1/157 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.
OS1/23/1/157 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,
OS1/23/1/157 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,
OS1/23/1/157 ey[page] 157 Parish of Birsay -- Orkn [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/158 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
OS1/23/1/158 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
OS1/23/1/158 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,
OS1/23/1/158 [page] 158 Ph [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/158 Black Knowe -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/159 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,
OS1/23/1/159 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
OS1/23/1/159 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.
OS1/23/1/159 [page] 159 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A.McDonald Corpl, R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/159 Loch of Banks -- Italic Capitals
OS1/23/1/160 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
OS1/23/1/160 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,
OS1/23/1/160 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,
OS1/23/1/160 [page] 160 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/161 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,
OS1/23/1/161 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,
OS1/23/1/161 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
OS1/23/1/161 [page] 161 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/161 Knowe of Forsa Kelda -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/162 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,
OS1/23/1/162 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,
OS1/23/1/162 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
OS1/23/1/162 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,
OS1/23/1/162 [page] 162 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A.McDonald Corpl. R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/163 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.
OS1/23/1/163 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''.
OS1/23/1/163 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
OS1/23/1/163 [page] 163 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/164 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.
OS1/23/1/164 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 This object forms a cardnial [cardinal] point on the boundary of Birsay & Sandwick parishes,
OS1/23/1/164 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
OS1/23/1/164 [page] 164 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] Kenneth Campbell C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/165 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
OS1/23/1/165 OUTSHORE POINT Outshore Point . 094 For authorities and descriptive remarks see 94/6 - parish of Sandwick
OS1/23/1/165 RAMNA GEO Ramna Geo . 094 For authorities and descriptive remarks see 94/6 - parish of Sandwick
OS1/23/1/165 KNOWES OF YONBELL Knowes of Yonbell . 094 For authorities and descriptive remarks see 94/6 - parish of Sandwick
OS1/23/1/165 [page] 165 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A. McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/165 Yonbell -- Typed on the body of Plan 94/7
OS1/23/1/166 [Page] 166 [Blank page]
OS1/23/1/167 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
OS1/23/1/167 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
OS1/23/1/167 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
OS1/23/1/167 [page] 167 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] W Gow. c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/168 [page] 168 [Blank Page]
OS1/23/1/169 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
OS1/23/1/169 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,
OS1/23/1/169 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
OS1/23/1/169 [page] 169 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney The two last described objects are on undevided commonty, [signed] William Gow C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/170 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,
OS1/23/1/170 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.
OS1/23/1/170 DAM SLAP OF WARTH Dam Slap of Warth . 094 Authorised and described in Name Book Sandwick Ph. [Parish]
OS1/23/1/170 [page] 170 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] William Gow, c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/171 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,
OS1/23/1/171 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,
OS1/23/1/171 [page] 171 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] W Gow c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/171 Site of Chapel -- G.T. [German Text] Burial Ground -- G.T. [German Text]
OS1/23/1/172 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.
OS1/23/1/172 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,
OS1/23/1/172 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
OS1/23/1/172 [page] 172 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] W. Gow, c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/173 GREENAY Greenay Greenay Greenay Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr Magnus Spence of Bigging Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy 094 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.
OS1/23/1/173 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,
OS1/23/1/173 [page] 173 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A. McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/174 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
OS1/23/1/174 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
OS1/23/1/174 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,
OS1/23/1/174 [page] 174 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] W. Gow. c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/174 Loch of Sabiston -- Italic Capitals
OS1/23/1/175 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
OS1/23/1/175 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
OS1/23/1/175 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
OS1/23/1/175 [page] 175 [signed] W. Gow. c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/175 Mr John John, of Beaquoy, is, in all other entries, given as Mr John Johnston.
OS1/23/1/176 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
OS1/23/1/176 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,
OS1/23/1/176 [page] 176 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] W.Gow. c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/177 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,
OS1/23/1/177 KNOWE OF SMIRRUS Knowe of Smirrus Knowe of Smirrus Knowe of Smirrus Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse Mr D.Stephen, Northtown Mr John Anderson, Gelderhouse 094 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,
OS1/23/1/177 [page] 177 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/178 BURN OF ESS Burn of Ess . 094 Described in Sheet 94 Plan 8 Ph [Parish] of Sandwick
OS1/23/1/178 [page] 178 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A McDonald Corpl. R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/178 Written on the body of 94/12
OS1/23/1/179 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,
OS1/23/1/179 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
OS1/23/1/179 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
OS1/23/1/179 [page] 179 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder C/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/180 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,
OS1/23/1/180 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,
OS1/23/1/180 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
OS1/23/1/180 [page] 180 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/181 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,
OS1/23/1/181 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
OS1/23/1/181 [page] 181 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/181 Knowe of Gelderhouse -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/182 GRIP OF GRUNKAHOWE Grip of Grunka Howe . 094 For authorities & descriptive remarks See 94.12.3 Parish of Sandwick
OS1/23/1/182 BRIDGE OF BULLABROW Bridge of Bullabrow . 094 Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book. Sandwick Ph. [Parish]
OS1/23/1/182 BURN OF ROO Burn of Roo . 094 Authorised and described in 1/2500 Nane Book. Sandwick Ph [Parish]
OS1/23/1/182 [page] 182 Ph. [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/183 DURKA DALE Durkadale (Two words) Durkadale (Two words) Durkadale (Two words) Mr J. McKay, District Postman Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy Mr Thomas Spence, Farafield 089; 095 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.
OS1/23/1/183 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,
OS1/23/1/183 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,
OS1/23/1/183 [page] 183 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/184 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.
OS1/23/1/184 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 089; 095 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,
OS1/23/1/184 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
OS1/23/1/184 [page] 184 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Burn of Durkadale -- Described also at page 128 [signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/185 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,
OS1/23/1/185 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,
OS1/23/1/185 [page] 185 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/186 [page] 186 [Blank Page]
OS1/23/1/187 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,
OS1/23/1/187 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,
OS1/23/1/187 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
OS1/23/1/187 [page] 187 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/188 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,
OS1/23/1/188 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,
OS1/23/1/188 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,
OS1/23/1/188 [page] 188 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] A.McDonald Corpl R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers]
OS1/23/1/189 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
OS1/23/1/189 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
OS1/23/1/189 UPPER SKELDAY Upper Skelday Upper Skelday Mr Ballenden Quoys of Skelday Mr B Spence Overabist Mr J Spence Eastabist County AlmanacK 1878 095 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
OS1/23/1/189 [page] 189 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/190 EASTABIST Eastabist Eastabist Eastabist Mr J Spence Tenant Mr B Spence Overabist County Directory 1878 095 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
OS1/23/1/190 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.
OS1/23/1/190 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
OS1/23/1/190 [page] 190 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/191 OVERABIST Overabist Overabist Overabist Mr B Spence Tenant Mr J Spence Eastabist County Directory 1878 095 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
OS1/23/1/191 OUTMEADOW Outmeadow Outmeadow Outmeadow Mr Hourie, Tenant Mr B Spence Mr J Spence 095 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
OS1/23/1/191 [page] 191 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/192 [page] 192 [Blank Page]
OS1/23/1/193 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
OS1/23/1/193 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
OS1/23/1/193 Site of KIRK [Burn of Kirkgeo] Kirk Mr Spence, Overabist Mr Spence, Eastabist [signed] Rev [Reverend] A.M. Rose 095 Applies to a heap of stones, locally Said to have been a church, at some remote period, but no authentic information can be ascertained respecting it
OS1/23/1/193 Site of CASTLE [Burn of Kirkgeo] Castle Mr Spence, Overabist Mr Spence, Eastabist [signed] Rev [Reverend] A.M. Rose 095 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
OS1/23/1/193 [page] 194 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Isles
OS1/23/1/193 Burn of Kirkgeo -- (Typed on body of Sheet 95.6) Site of Kirk -- G.T. [German Text] Site of Castle -- G.T. [German Text]
OS1/23/1/194 [page] 194 [Blank Page]
OS1/23/1/195 BREERAN Breeran . 095 For Authorities & Descriptive Remarks Vide Name Book of Evie Ph [Parish]
OS1/23/1/195 MUCKLE BILLIA FIOLD Muckle Billia Field Muckle Billia Fiold . Resubmitted 095 For Authorities & Descriptive Remarks Vide Name Book of Evie Ph [Parish]
OS1/23/1/195 STARRA FIOLD Starra Fiold . 095 For Authorities & Descriptive Remarks Vide Name Book of Evie Ph [Parish]
OS1/23/1/195 [page] 195 Ph [Parish] Birsay -- Orkney
OS1/23/1/196 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
OS1/23/1/196 BURN OF LOOMASHUN Burn of Lushan . . Burn of Loomashun Rev [Reverend] Mr. Rose Mr Robertson Mr William Russell Re-submitted 095 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
OS1/23/1/196 [page] 196 Orkney -- Parish of Birsay
OS1/23/1/196 Burn of Loomashun -- Typed on 95.2 Word lost in fold of page.
OS1/23/1/197 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
OS1/23/1/197 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
OS1/23/1/197 [page] 197 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/198 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
OS1/23/1/198 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.
OS1/23/1/198 [page] 198 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/198 Knowes of Cuean -- O.E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/199 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,
OS1/23/1/199 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
OS1/23/1/199 [page] 199 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/199 Tumuli -- O,E. [Old English]
OS1/23/1/200 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
OS1/23/1/200 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
OS1/23/1/200 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,
OS1/23/1/200 [page] 200 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder
OS1/23/1/201 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
OS1/23/1/201 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.
OS1/23/1/201 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
OS1/23/1/201 [page] 201 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] G. Calder
OS1/23/1/201 Glims Moss -- Roman Capitals
OS1/23/1/202 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.
OS1/23/1/202 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
OS1/23/1/202 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.
OS1/23/1/202 [page] 202 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] G. Calder
OS1/23/1/203 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,
OS1/23/1/203 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
OS1/23/1/203 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,
OS1/23/1/203 [page] 203 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder
OS1/23/1/204 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,
OS1/23/1/204 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.
OS1/23/1/204 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
OS1/23/1/204 [page] 204 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/205 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
OS1/23/1/205 [page] 205 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/206 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,
OS1/23/1/206 [page] 206 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder C/A [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/206 G.T. [German Text]
OS1/23/1/207 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
OS1/23/1/207 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.
OS1/23/1/207 [page] 207 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/207 Tumuli -- (O.E.) [Old English]
OS1/23/1/208 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,
OS1/23/1/208 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,
OS1/23/1/208 [page] 208 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/209 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,
OS1/23/1/209 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.
OS1/23/1/209 [page] 209 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/210 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,
OS1/23/1/210 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.
OS1/23/1/210 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,
OS1/23/1/210 [page] 210 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] G.Calder
OS1/23/1/211 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
OS1/23/1/211 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.
OS1/23/1/211 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
OS1/23/1/211 [page] 211 Orkney -- Ph [Parish] of Birsay The whole of the above are the property of the Right Hble. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland
OS1/23/1/212 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
OS1/23/1/212 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"
OS1/23/1/212 [page] 212 Orkney -- Ph [Parish] of Birsay
OS1/23/1/213 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
OS1/23/1/213 [page] 213 Orkney -- Ph [Parish] of Birsay Burn of Hillside [scored out] -- Described on Name Sheet of Plan 95.1
OS1/23/1/214 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
OS1/23/1/214 [page] 214 Orkney -- Ph [Parish] of Birsay
OS1/23/1/215 STARLING HILL Starling Hill . 095 Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name book of the parish of Evie
OS1/23/1/215 [page] 215 Ph [Parish] of Birsay -- Shetland [Orkney]
OS1/23/1/216 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
OS1/23/1/216 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
OS1/23/1/216 LITTLE BILLIA FIOLD Hill of Little Bellafeol . . 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''
OS1/23/1/216 [page] 216 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney Islands
OS1/23/1/217 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
OS1/23/1/217 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
OS1/23/1/217 BURN OF GUETH Burn of Gueth . 095 Authorised and described in Name Book. Harray Ph. [Parish]
OS1/23/1/217 [page] 217 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/218 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.
OS1/23/1/218 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]
OS1/23/1/218 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
OS1/23/1/218 [page] 218 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney [signed] George Calder c/a [Civilian Assistant]
OS1/23/1/218 Tumuli -- O.E. [Old English] Vias Moss -- (Roman Capitals)
OS1/23/1/219 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.
OS1/23/1/219 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.
OS1/23/1/219 [page] 219 Parish of Birsay -- Orkney The above Names Copied from Name Book of Harray Ph [Parish]
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OS1/23/1/221 [page] 221 Ph [Parish] of Birsay -- Orkney 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]
OS1/23/1/222 [page] 222 OS1/23/1 1/2500 NAME BOOK of the Parish of BIRSAY ORKNEY
OS1/23/1/223 [page] 223 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
OS1/23/1/224 [page] 224 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
OS1/23/1/225 [page] 225 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
OS1/23/1/226 [page] 226 INDEX 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 Greentoft -- 94
OS1/23/1/227 [page] 227 INDEX 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
OS1/23/1/228 [page] 228 INDEX 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
OS1/23/1/229 [page] 229 INDEX 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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OS1/23/1/230 [page] 230 INDEX 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
OS1/23/1/231 [page] 231 INDEX 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
OS1/23/1/232 [page] 232 INDEX 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
OS1/23/1/233 [page] 233 INDEX 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
OS1/23/1/233 Note in pencil beside Stone: sm [small] house.
OS1/23/1/234 [page] 234 INDEX 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
OS1/23/1/235 [page] 235 INDEX 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 Yonbell -- 165