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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAES WICK | Braes Wick | Rev Matthew Fisher of Cross and Burness John Sinclair Quarryhouse Peter Sinclair North Mire | 081 | A large bay bounded on the east by "Lamba Ness" and on the south by the small district bearing its own name. (Braeswick). It penetrates east from "Eday Sound" having its entrance nearly opposite that of "Calf Sound" and obtaining a length of one half mile by one quarter. |
| MUCKLE BAR | Muckle Bar Muckle Bar Muckle Bar |
Rev Matthew Fisher of Cross and Burness John Sinclair Quarryhouse Peter Sinclair North Mire |
081 | A large low water basin situated near the centre of the Bay of "Pool". It is about two hundred and eighty in length by one hundred and forty of an average width. Its greatest depth is estimated from twelve to fourteen fathoms. |
| THE POOL | The Pool | Rev Matthew Fisher of Cross and Burness John Sinclair Quarryhouse Peter Sinclair North Mire | 081 | A medium sized bay situated on the east of "Lamba Ness" and one eighth west of "North Mire" with the exception of "Muckle" and "Little Bar". This bay at low water is perfectly dry. |
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