OS1/23/3/3
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN WICK | Denwick Denwick Denwick Denwick |
Mr Wm [William] Bichen, Denwick. Mr Rob [Robert] Matches, Horries. Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse, Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall |
109 | A Bay extending from The Bought to Moul Head. It lies adjacent to the properties of the Earl of Zetland and the Davidson Trustees, |
| SCARVA TAING | Scarvataing Scarvataing Scarvataing Scarvataing |
Mr Wm [William] Bichen, Denwick. Mr Rob [Robert] Matches, Horries. Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse, Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall |
109 | A point of flat situate [situated] about ten chains East of the Bought, On the adjacent cliff is the burial places of the Covenanters made prisoners at the Battle of Bothwell Bridge, who lost their lives by Shipwreck. The precise places of burial however cannot be identified. |
| THE BOUGHT | The Bought The Bought The Bought The Bought |
Mr Wm [William] Bichen, Denwick. Mr Rob [Robert] Matches, Horries. Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse, Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall, |
109 | A headland on which there is a Lig [Light] Station, It is situate [situated] at the West end of Denwick Bay. And on the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney[signed] M Murray Esq [Esquire]
Transcriber's notes
Bichen now Bichan usuallyAlso Moul Heal now Mull Head but pronounced with the "oo" sound
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Gone To Mars
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