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DEERNESS |
Deerness |
Johnstons Map of Orkney
Peaces Map of the Orkney Islands
Andersons Guide to the Highlands
Philips County Atlas of Scotland
Oliver & Boyds Edinburgh Almanac
Peaces Orkney Directory
The Orkney & Shetland Guide & Directory
Stat [Statutory] a/c [account] of Scotland
Impr [Imperial] Gazetteer of Scotland
John A Bruce Esq [Esquire] Sheriff Clerk
Orkney |
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Deerness parish Comprises
a peninsula of its own name
and the three Islands of Copinsay,
Corn Holm & Horse of Copinsay
at the South west side of the parish it is connected by a narrow isthmus with the
most easterly part of St
Andrews. It is bounded on
the South by the German Ocean,
on the West & North West by Deer Sound and an undefined line at the narrow isthmus at Sandi Sand on the east by the German Ocean & on the north by Deer Sound. 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 locally situated within the boundary of this one. It Contains about 6158 Statute acres |
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NOTE
In cases where the names in this Book differ from the spelling given by the local Authorities, the Shetland form for Similar house names was adopted and approved of by Captain McPherson, and I afterwards had all the names of this Parish re-submitted when finally examining the Plans of Orkney.
Francis J. Day
Cap [Captain] MPh [McPherson] |
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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 |
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A Bay extending from The Bought to Moul Head. It lies adjacent to the properties of the Earl of Zetland and the Davidson Trustees, |
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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. |
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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, |
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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] |
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Bichen now Bichan usually
Also Moul Heal now Mull Head but pronounced with the "oo" sound |
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KAME OF CAMY |
Kame of Camy
Kame of Camy
Kame of Camy
Kame of Camy |
Mr Wm [William] Bichen, Denwick. Mr Robt [Robert] Matches, Horries. Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse, Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall, |
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A small point of Cliff situate [situated] on the Sea Coast about 12 Chains South West of The Bought, on the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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KETTLE WELL |
Kettle Well
Kettle Well
Kettle Well
Kettle Well |
Mr Wm [William] Bichen, Denwick. Mr Rob [Robert] Matches, Horries. Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse, Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall, |
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A hollow in the Cliff situate [situated] above The Kettle, on the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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THE KETTLE |
The Kettle
The Kettle
The Kettle
The Kettle |
Mr Wm [William] Bichen, Denwick. Mr Rob [Robert] Matches, Horries. Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse, Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall, |
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The name of a small point on the Sea Coast situate [situated] about five Chains South West of The Bought, on the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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EAST BURN OF DENWICK |
East Burn of Denwick
East Burn of Denwick
East Burn of Denwick
East Burn of Denwick |
Mr Wm [William] Bichen, Denwick. Mr Robt [Robert] Matches, Horries. Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse, Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall, |
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The name given to a small stream about ten Chains in length. It falls into Denwick Bay, it was formerly a much longer stream only it has been destroyed by drainage. |
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WEST BURN OF DENWICK |
West Burn of Denwick
West Burn of Denwick
West Burn of Denwick
West Burn of Denwick |
Mr Wm [William] Bichen, Denwick. Mr Robt [Robert] Matches, Horries. Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse, Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall, |
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A small stream falling into Denwick Bay and extending for about thirty Chains in a Southerly direction. On the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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NORTHQUOY POINT |
Northquoy Point
Northquoy Point
Northquoy Point
Northquoy Point |
Mr Robt [Robert] Matches, Horries.
Mr Jas [James] Petrie Newhall.
Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall |
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A point of flat rock on the sea coast near North Halley on the property of Davidsons Trustees. |
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OTTER GEO |
Otter Geo
Otter Geo
Otter Geo
Otter Geo |
Mr Robt [Robert] Matches, Horries.
Mr Jas [James] Petrie Newhall.
Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall. |
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A small ravine or opening in the Cliff leading to the sea shore, on the property of Davidson Trustees. |
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SWARTA GEO |
Swarta Geo
Swarta Geo
Swarta Geo
Swarta Geo |
Mr Robt [Robert] Matches, Horries.
Mr Jas [James] Petrie Newhall.
Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall |
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An opening in the Cliff leading to the Sea shore. On the property of Davidson Trustees. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney. 7
signed M Murray
Esq [Esquire] |
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MIRKADY |
Mirkady
Mirkady
Mirkady
Mirkady |
Mr Jas [James] Petrie, Tenant.
Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse.
Mr Robt [Robert] Matches, Horries.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall.
Sam [Samuel] Esq [Esquire] Owner.
Handbook to the Orkneys |
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A neat Built farm steading in the occupation of Mr Jas [James] Petrie, Newhall. The property of Sam [Samuel] Reid Esq [Esquire] Provost of Kirkwall, |
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NEWHALL |
Newhall
Newhall
Newhall
Newhall |
Name on Building.
Mr Robt [Robert] Matches, Horries
Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse
Andrew Gold Esq. [Esquire], Kirkwall
Sam [Samuel] Reid Esq [Esquire], Owner. |
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A stone built Cottage house near Mirkady point, occupied by Mr Jas [James] Petrie And the property of Sam [Samuel] Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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NORTHQUOY |
Northquoy
Northquoy
Northquoy
Northquoy
Northquoy |
Mr Robt [Robert] Matches, Horries.
Mr Jas [James] Delday, Midhouse
Mr Jas [James] Petrie, Newhall.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall.
Sam [Samuel] Reid, Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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The name given to a point of flat rock in Otter Sound. On the property of Samuel Reid Esq [Esquire] Provost of Kirkwall |
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8 Parish of Deerness Orkney.
signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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IRON HELLIA |
Iron Hallyia
Iron Hallyia
Iron Hallyia
Iron Hallyia
Iron Hellia |
Mr James Petrie, Newhall.
Mr Robert Matches. Horries.
Mr James Delday. Midhouse
Samuel Reid Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall,
Andrew Gold, Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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The name of a point of flat rock in Deer Sound situate [situated] close to Westshore. The property of Samuel Esq [Esquire] Provost of Kirkwall |
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OYCE |
Oyce
Oyce
Oyce
Oyce |
Mr James Petrie, Newhall. Mr Robert Matches, Horries. Mr James Delday, Midhouse. Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall. Samuel Reid Esq [Esquire], Owner. |
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A cottage occupied by a farm labourer. This was formerly a small holding - now joined to Mirkady. The property of Samuel Reid Esq [Esquire]- Provost of Kirkwall. |
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WESTSHORE |
Westshore
Westshore
Westshore
Westshore |
Mr James Petrie, Newhall.
Mr Robert Matches, Horries.
Mr James Delday, Midhouse.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire], Kirkwall.
Samuel Reid Esq [Esquire], Owner. |
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A cottage occupied by a farm labourer. It was formerly a small holding but is now joined to Mirkady. The property of Samuel Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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Deerness Ph. [Parish] Orkney 9
M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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NORTH HALLEY |
Hallay
Halla
North Halley
North Halley
North Halley
North Halley
North Halley
Hulla |
Orkney Rentals, (1503)
Orkney Rentals, (1595)
Mr Robert. Occupier.
Mr Robert Matches. Horries.
Mr James Delday. Midhouse.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall.
Samuel Reid Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall.
Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour. |
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A good farm house with extensive outhouses. situate [situated] near the sea shore on the property of Davidson Trustees. |
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SAND OF OYCE |
Sand of Oyce
Sand of Oyce
Sand of Oyce
Sand of Oyce |
Mr James Petrie, Newhall.
Mr Robert Matches, Horries.
Mr James Delday, Midhouse.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall
Samuel Reid, Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A portion of sand on the sea coast at Deer Sound. The property of Samuel Reid Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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10 Parish of Deerness Orkney
signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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HALL OF BRECKS |
Hall of Brecks
Hall of Brecks
Hall of Brecks
Hall of Brecks |
Mr George Drever, Occupier.
Mr Andrew Ritch, Kitchen of Brecks
Mr Robert Matches, Horries
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
The name of a farm house situate [situated] near Midhouse and on the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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KITCHEN OF BRECKS |
Kitchen of Brecks
Kitchen of Brecks
Kitchen of Brecks
Kitchen of Brecks |
Mr Andrew Ritch, Occupier.
Mr George Drever, Hall of Brecks
Mr Robert Matches, Horries.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A neat built, stone house and farm steading, occupied by Mr Andrew Ritch and the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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MID HOUSE |
Midhouse
Midhouse
Midhouse
Midhouse
Mid House |
Mr James Delday. occupier.
Mr Andrew Ritch, Kitchen of Brecks
Mr Robert Matches, Horries
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall
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Situate [Situated] 1/4 mile South East of North Halley. A farm house and outbuildings occupied by Mr James Delday and the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney 11
Signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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DEER SOUND |
Deer Sound
Deer Sound
Deer Sound |
Mr R. Bichen, Braebuster
Mr J. Clouston, South Keigar
North Sea Pilot |
109 |
An arm of the Stronsay Firth, having its entrance between Mull Head and Rerwick Head from where it gradually converges to its southern extremity between Point of Od and Braebuster Ness. It divides the parish of Deerness from that of St Andrews, and has good anchorage in many places being about 4 1/2 miles in length. |
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SHORE CLETT |
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HELZIE |
Helzie
Helzie
Helzie
Helzie |
Mr Robert Matches, Horries.
Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire.
Mr William Delday, Seatters.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
This name applies to a point of flat rock on the sea coast on the property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour Castle, Shapinsay. |
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KETTEN |
Ketten
Ketten
Ketten
Ketten |
Mr Robert Matches, Horries
Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire.
Mr William Delday, Seatters.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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the name given to a point of flat rock situate [situated] about ten Chains East of Little Castle and the same distance west of Shorrocks Let, on the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney 13
signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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Shore Clett is not listed below as being on this page so I have input the details here
Shorrocks Let Mr Robt [Robert] Matches, Horries.
Shorrocks Let Mr Andr [Andrew] Ritch, Mire.
Shorrocks Let Mr Wm [William] Delday, Seatters
Shore Clett Andr [Andrew] Gold, Esq. [Esquire], Factor to the Earl of Zetland
A point of flat rock on the sea coast situate [situated] about ten Chains West of Hallyia, on the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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LITTLE CASTLE |
Little Castle
Little Castle
Little Castle
Little Castle |
Mr Robert Matches, Horries, Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire. Mr William Delday, Seatters. Andrew Gold. Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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An isolated high water rock near the shore, situate [situated] about ten chains east of the Repenting Stools, on the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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REPENTING STOOLS |
Repenting Stools
Repenting Stools
Repenting Stools
Repenting Stools |
Mr Robert Matches, Horries. Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire. Mr William Delday, Seatters. Andrew Gold. Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A small point on the coast near the Castle, there is a hole or cave in the side of the Cliff, difficult of access where the fishermen formerly took refuge from the "Press-gangs, |
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THE CASTLE |
The Castle
The Castle
The Castle
The Castle |
Mr Robert Matches, Horries.
Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire.
Mr William Delday, Seatters.
Andrew Gold. Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A large dome shaped high water rock situate [situated] about half a mile East from North Halley on the property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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14 Parish of Deerness Orkney
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DALE OF HELZIE |
Dale of Helzie
Dale of Helzie
Dale of Helzie
Dale of Helzie |
Mr Robert Matches, Horries.
Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire.
Mr William Delday, Seatters
Andrew Gold Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A hollow portion of ground situate [situated] along the sea coast, It extends about half a mile in length by about ten Chains in width, The property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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Parish of Deerness. Orkney. 15
Signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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DEVIL'S CHEST |
Devil's Chest
Devil's Chest
Devil's Chest
Devil's Chest |
Mr Robert Matches, Horries.
Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire.
Mr William Delday, Seatters.
Andrew Gold. Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A small high water rock close to the shore situate [situated] about three Chains South of Hallyia, on the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Castle, Shapinsay. |
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DEVIL'S STOOL |
Devil's Stool
Devil's Stool
Devil's Stool
Devil's Stool |
Mr Robert Matches, Horries. Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire. Mr William Delday, Seatters. Andrew Gold. Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A Small high water rock close to the shore, situate [situated] about three Chains South of Hallyia. on the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour Castle. Shapinsay. |
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DEVIL'S WELL |
Devil's Well
Devil's Well
Devil's Well
Devil's Well |
Mr Robert Matches, Horries. Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire. Mr William Delday, Seatters. Andrew Gold. Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A perpendicular hole on the edge of cliff, about a Chain East from the Devil's Chest, Situate [situated] on the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour Castle, |
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signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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DAISYBANK |
Daisybank
Daisybank
Daisybank
Daisybank |
Mr David Ritch, occupier.
Mr William Delday, Northfield.
Mr Francis Grant, Springfield.
Andrew Gold Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A small one storey farm house near the Coast and about fourteen Chains North of Northfield, The property of Colonel Balfour, Balfour Castle, Shapinsay, Occupier, Mr David Ritch, |
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NORTHFIELD |
Northfield
Northfield
Northfield
Northfield |
Mr William Delday, occupier.
Mr David Ritch, Daisybank.
Mr Francis Grant, Springfield.
Andrew Gold, Esq Kirkwall |
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The name given to a small farm house situate [situated] about twelve Chains north west of Springfield. The property of Colonel Balfour. Balfour Castle, Shapinsay, Occupied by Mr William Delday. |
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SPRINGFIELD |
Springfield
Springfield
Springfield
Springfield |
Mr Francis Grant, Occupier.
Mr David Ritch, Daisybank.
Mr William Delday, Northfield.
Andrew Gold, Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A small stone built farm house situate [situated] about sixteen Chains North West of Upper Noltland, The property of Colonel Balfour, Balfour Castle, Shapinsay. Occupied by Mr Francis Grant, |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney 17
Signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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DENWICK |
Denwick
Denwick
Denwick
Denwick |
Mr William Bichen, occupier
Mr James Pottinger, Upper Stove,
Mr William Delday, Northfield
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
The name of a farm house with outbuilding attached situate [situated], 1/4 mile east of Daisybank, The property of the Earl of Zetland, and occupied by Mr William Bichen. |
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HARDBRECK |
Hardbreck
Hardbreck
Hardbreck
Hardbreck |
Mr James Pottinger, Upper Stove,
Mr William Delday, Northfield,
Mr Francis Grant, Springfield,
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A small farm building situate [situated] half a mile South East of Denwick and about the same distance North of Upper Stove, The property of "Davidson Trustees" |
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MIRE |
Mire
Mire
Mire
Mire |
Mr Andrew Ritch, occupier.
Mr Robert Matches Horries
Mr James Skea. Bishops,
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
The name given to a small farm house situate [situated] a short distance north of Horries with small office houses attached, The property of the Earl of Zetland, occupied by Mr Andrew Ritch, |
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signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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BISHOPS |
Bishops
Bishops
Bishops
Bishops
Bishops |
Mr James Skea,occupier.
Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire.
Mr James Smith, Northhouse,
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory & Almanac (1877) |
109 |
This name given to a farmhouse with outbuildings attached. The property of the Earl of Zetland and in the occupation of Mr James Skea. |
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HORRIES |
Horries Horries Horries Horries Horries |
Mr Robert Matches, occupier. Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire. Mr James Skea, Bishops Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory & Almanac (1877) |
109 |
This name applies to two dwelling houses with outbuildings, The property of the Earl of Zetland and occupied by Mr Robert & James Matches, |
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NORTH HOUSE |
Northhouse
Northhouse
Northhouse
Northhouse
North House |
Mr James Smith, occupier,
Mr Robert Matches, Horries
Mr Andrew Ritch, Mire
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall
Adopted |
109 |
A good one storey farm house with outhouses attached, The [property] of Mr James Smith, Kirkwall and occupied by Mr James Smith, |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney 19
Signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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BRECKQUOY |
Breckquoy
Breckquoy
Breckquoy
Breckquoy |
Mr Andrew Skea. occupier.
Mr Robert Matches. Horries.
Mr James Smith. Northhouse.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
109 |
The name given to a farm house situate [situated] about ten Chains south East from Bishops. The property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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GREENTOFT |
Greentoft
Greentoft
Greentoft
Greentoft |
Mr James Delday, Occupier.
Mr Robert Matches. Horries
Mr James Smith, Northhouse.
Andrew Gold, Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A farm house with out offices situate [situated] about a quarter of a mile south East from Breckquoy - The property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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PICTAIL |
Pictail
Pictail
Pictail
Pictail |
Mr William Matches, occupier
Mr Robert Matches, Horries
Mr James Smith, Northhouse,
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A farm house, about ten Chains East from Horries. The Property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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MILLFIELD |
Millfied
Millfield
Millfield
Millfield |
Mr George Ward, occupier.
Mr William Delday, Seatters.
Mr Robert Matches, Horries.
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
The name of a small farm house situate [situated] about a quarter of a mile South East from Seatters. The property of Colonel Balfour, Balfour Castle, Shapinsay. |
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SETTER |
Setter
Setter
Setter
Setter |
Mr William Delday, occupier.
Mr George Ward, Millfield
Mr Robert Matches. Horries
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A farm house with outoffices situate [situated] about half a mile North East of Greentoft, The property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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UPPER NOLTLAND |
Upper Noltland
Upper Noltland
Upper Noltland
Upper Noltland |
Miss Jane Foules. Occupier
Mr William Delday, Seatters
Mr George Ward. Millfield
AndrewGold. Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
The name given to small farm house, situate [situated] on the property of Colonel Balfour, Balfour Castle, Shapinsay, |
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SCAMIA |
Scamia
Scamia
Scamia
Scamia |
Mr William Finlason, occupier.
Mr James Pottinger, Upper Stove.
Mr Robert Ritch, Nether Stove.
Andrew Gold. Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
109 |
The name of a small Crofters holding situate [situated] about five Chains East of Stonebreck, The property of Davidsons Trustees. |
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STONEBRECK |
Stonebreck
Stonebreck
Stonebreck
Stonebreck |
Mrs Jane Spence, occupier
Mr James Pottinger, Upper Stove.
Mr Robert Ritch, Nether Stove
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
109 |
A small crofters holding situate [situated] about a quarter of a mile north West of Upper Stove. The property of Davidsons Trustees, |
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THE WARD |
The Wart
The Wart
The Wart
The Wart
The Ward adopted |
Mr William Delday. Seatters,
Mr Robert Matches, Horries
Mr James Delday, Greentoft,
Andrew Gold. Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A name given to the summit of a hill on which there is an Admiralty landmark, and also a Ligh[light] station. It is on the property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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signed M Murray Esq [Esquire] |
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MIRKHOLES |
Mirkholes
Mirkholes
Mirkholes
Mirkholes |
Mr James Pottinger, Upper Stove
Mr Robert Ritch. Nether Stove.
Mr William Bichen, Denwick Andrew Gold. Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A farm house with outbuildings situate [situated] about a quarter of a mile north West of Upper Stove, Mr James Pottinger of Upper Stove is the tenant. The property of Davidson Trustees. |
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NETHER STOVE |
Nether Stove
Nether Stove
Nether Stove
Nether Stove |
Mr Robert Ritch, Occupier
Mr James Pottinger, Upper Stove.
Mr William Bichen, Denwick
Andrew Gold. Esq. [Esquire], Kirkwall |
109 |
A farm house with good office houses attached, situate [situated] about ten chains South of Upper Stove, The property of Davidson Trustees. |
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UPPER STOVE |
Upper Stove
Upper Stove
Upper Stove
Upper Stove |
Mr James Pottinger, Occupier.
Mr Robert Ritch. Nether Stove.
Mr William Bichen. Denwick Andrew Gold. Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A neat built stone farm house with good outhouses and small vegetable garden, The property of Davidsons Trustees, |
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TUMULI [Greentoft] |
Tumuli |
Mr. William Delday, Setter
Miss Jane Foules, Upper Noltland |
109 |
Applies to two Tumuli, and at various times old stone implements have been taken from them by the farmers - they are situated 15 & 18 chains E. [east] of Greentoft. |
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TUMULUS [E of Millfield] |
Tumulus |
Mr. William Delday, Setter Miss Jane Foules, Upper Noltland |
109 |
Applies to a tumulus, situated 11 chains E [east] of Millfield, stone implements have been taken from this one and the following one by the farmer at various times. |
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TUMULUS [NE of Millfield] |
Tumulus |
Mr. William Delday, Setter Miss Jane Foules, Upper Noltland |
109 |
Applies to a tumulus situated 12 chains N.E [north east] of Millfield |
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POINT OF OD |
Point of Od
Point of Od
point of Od |
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebister
Mr Petrie Farmer Newhall
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
Applies to a long narrow peninsula sitauted westward and attached to Mirkaldy Point and about 1/4 mile West of Newhall, Samuel Reid Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall Proprietor. |
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SCARF POINT |
Scarf Point
Scarf Point
Scarf Point |
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebister Mr Petrie Farmer Newhall Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
The name given to another narrow point of a similar character to "Point of Oad" and only separated from it by a small bed of sand its situation is about 1/4 mile S.W.[south west] of Newhall. The property of Samuel Reid Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BLACK CRAIG |
Black Craig
Black Craig
Black Craig
Black Craig |
Mr. James Petrie. Newhall. Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster. Mr. William Skea, Mossquoy. Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
109 |
A small rocky cliff near Mirkady Point. The property of Samuel Reid Esqr [Esquire] Provest of Kirkwall. |
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GROAT STATION |
Groat Station
Groat Station
Groat Station
Groat Station |
Name on Building
Mr. James Petrie. Newhall.
Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster.
Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
109 |
A two story stone building situated on Mirkady Point used as a place for storage etc in the fishing season, The property of Samuel Reid Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall, |
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MIRKADY POINT |
Mirkady Point
Mirkady Point
Mirkady Point
Mirkady Point
Micady Point |
Mr. James Petrie. Newhall. Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster.
Mr. William Skea, Mossquoy. Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall.
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109 |
A point or headland situated in Deer Sound. It is used as a peat rendezvous by fishermen in the fishing Season, On the property Samuel Reid Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
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BROUGH [Eves Howe] |
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EVES HOWE |
Eves Howe
Eves Howe
Eves Howe
Eves Howe |
Mr. James Petrie. Newhall. Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster. Mr. Thomas Clouston, South Keigar. Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
109 |
An ancient Tumulus on Picts house situate on the shore of Deer Sound between Braebuster and Mirkady Point on the property of Samuel Reid Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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HORNOP'S POINT |
Hornop's Point
Hornop's Point
Hornop's Point
Hornop's Point |
Mr. James Petrie. Newhall. Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster. Mr. Thomas Clouston, South Keigar. Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
109 |
A point of headland in Deer Sound situate about half a mile in an Easterly direction from Mirkady Point. The property of Samuel Reid Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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YARPHA |
Yarpha
Yarpha
Yarpha
Yarpha |
Mr. James Matches, Occupier, Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster. Mr. Thomas Clouston, South Keigar. Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall
Orkney Rentals (1595) |
109 |
A farm house with extensive office buildings, occupied by Mr. James Matches, The property of Samuel Reid Esqr. [Esquire] Provost of Kirkwall. |
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Signed M Murray |
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BOTHY |
Bothy
Bothy
Bothy
Bothy |
Mr Edward? Drever, Occupier
Mr Robert Bichan, Braebuster,
Mr James Matches, Yerpha,
Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A small cottage on the property of Samuel Reid Esqr. [Esquire] Provost of Kirkwall. |
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NORTH KEIGAR |
North Keigar
North Keigar
North Keigar
North Keigar
North Keigar |
Mr Robert Wick, Occupier. Mr. Thomas Clouston, South Keigar.
Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
109 |
The name given to a farm house situate [situated] about a quarter of a mile West of Yarpha. The property of Samuel Reid Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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SOUTH KEIGAR |
South Keigar
South Keigar
South Keigar
South Keigar
South Keigar |
Mr. Thomss Clouston, Occupier, Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster. Mr Robert Wick, North Keigar. Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
109 |
A farm house adjoining North Keigar, Occupied by Mr Thomas Clouston and the property of Samuel Reid Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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BRAEBUSTER |
Braebuster
Braebuster
Braebuster
Braebuster
Braebuster
Brebuster
Brebuster
Brebuster |
Mr Robert Bichen, occupier
Mr William Skea, Mossquoy.
Mr. Thomas Clouston, South Keigar.
Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall.
Orkney & Shetland Guide & Directory (1877)
Johnston's Map of the Orkneys
Admiralty Chart
Imperial Gazetteer. |
109 |
The name given to a two story stone built farm house with extensive outhouses, occupied by Mr Robert Bichen and the property of Samuel Reid Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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EVES LOCH |
Eves Loch
Eves Loch
Eves Loch
Eves Loch |
Mr William Skea, Mossquoy. Mr Thomas Clouston, South Keigar. Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
A small loch situate [situated] about half a mile from Braebuster, partly fr?? water and partly caused by the back water from the sea, The property of Samuel Reid Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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OYSTER SKERRIES |
Oyster Skerries
Oyster Skerries
Oyster Skerries
Oyster Skerries |
Mr. Robert Bichen, Breabister Mr.William Skea. Mossquoy. Mr. J. Clouston. South Keigar. Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
109 |
Low water rocks only shown at spring tides, Situate in Deer Sound. |
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DAYSTAR |
Daystar
Daystar
Daystar
Daystar |
Mr. William Skea, Owner & occupier.
Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster.
Mr William Skea, Mossquoy.
Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
109 |
A small holding situate near Smiddy Banks, The property and in the occupation of Mr William Skea. |
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MOSSQUOY |
Mossquoy
Mossquoy
Mossquoy
Mossquoy |
Mr. William Skea occupier,
Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster,
Mr. Thomas Clouston, South Keigar.
Andrew Gold. Esqr.[Esquire] Kirkwall. |
109 |
A good stone built farm house with extensive office houses, Occupied by Mr William Skea and the property of Samuel Reid Esqr. [Esquire] Provost of Kirkwall. |
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UPPER BRAEBUSTER |
Upper Braebuster
Upper Braebuster
Upper Braebuster
Upper Braebuster |
Mr Robert Linklater, Occupier,
Mr Robert Bichen, Braebuster,
Mr William Skea, Mossquoy.
Andrew Gold. Esqr.[Esquire] Kirkwall. |
109 |
The name of a farm house situate near Mossquoy occupied by Mr Robert Linklater, The property of Samuel Reid Esqr. [Esquire] Provost of Kirkwall. |
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LITTLEHALL |
Littlehall
Littlehall
Littlehall
Littlehall |
Mr James Draver. Occ. [occupier]
Mr William Tulloch. Rosevale.
Rent Receipt 1876.
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with offices and a few acres of land, attached situated a short distance north of Pursehouse and about 1/8 of a mile W N.W [west north west] of Knottland The property of The Earl of Zetland occupied by Mr James Draver |
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NOLTLAND |
Noltland
Noltland
Noltland
Noltland |
Mr James Kirkniss Occ [Occupier] & Proprietor
Mr William Tulloch. Rosevale.
Mr Donald Ross Teacher Deerness
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small farm house with garden and Offices attached situated about 1 mile north of Deerness Public School and about 3/4 mile N. W. of Free Church.
Mr James Kirkniss occupant and Proprietor. |
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PURSEHOUSE |
Pursehouse
Pursehouse
Pursehouse
Pursehouse |
Janet Smith Occ. [Occupier]
Mr James Draver Littlehall
(Rent Receipt 1876)
Mr. Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A Crofter's dwelling House. The property of The Earl of Zetland occupied by Janet Smith and situated about 1/8 of a mile N.W. of Knottland and about 1 mile northwards of Deerness Public School. |
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KIRKHOUSE |
Kirkhouse
Kirkhouse
Kirkhouse
Kirkhouse |
Mr George Wards Occ. [Occupier]
Mr Andrew Tulloch. Rosevale.
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with offices and land attached situated about 1/4 mile north of Free Manse. The property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie occupied by Mr George Wards |
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LITTLEBRECKS |
Littlebrecks
Littlebrecks
Littlebrecks
Littlebrecks |
Mr John Miller Occ. [Occupier]
Mr James Draver. Littlehall.
Mr D Ross. Teacher Deerness
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A crofter's dwelling house situated about 1/2 mile north of Smiddybanks and a short distance W S. W. of Waterfield The property of Mr Aird Kirkwall occupied by John Miller |
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WATERFIELD |
Waterfield
Waterfield
Waterfield
Waterfield |
Mr Robert Stove Occupant
Mr James Draver Littlehall
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor, Kirkwall |
109 |
A comfortable dwelling House with Offices attached, also a few acres of land situated about 1/4 mile S. S. W of Knottland and a short distance to the East of Littlebreck
The property of Mr James Stove Farmer,
Hecco. in the occupation Robert Stove |
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MALISBURGH |
Malisburgh
Malisburgh
Malisburgh
Malisburgh |
Mr James Foubister Occ. [Occupant]
Mr William Tulloch Rosevale
Mr Charles Inkster Quoypettie
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A crofter's dwelling house situated about 1/4 mile west of Free Manse The property of Mrs Margaret Gibson Duncans occupied by Mr James Foubister |
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MUSTERQUOY |
Musterquoy
Musterquoy
Musterquoy
Musterquoy |
Mr Robert Bichan. Occ. [Occupant] & Proprietor
Mr James Foubister Malisburgh
Mr William Tulloch Rosevale
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A handsome dwelling house with garden attached about 1/8 of a mile W. of Free Manse The property of Robert Bichan. |
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ROSEVALE |
Rosevale
Rosevale
Rosevale
Rosevale |
Mr William Tulloch Occ & Proprietor
Mr James Foubister Farmer, Malisburgh
Mr Don Ross. Teacher Deerness
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A handsome dwelling house with garden offices and land attached situated about 1/4 mile W N. W of Free Manse The property and in the occupation of Mr William Tulloch |
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FREE CHURCH [nr Musterquoy] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
The Revd [Reverend] W.D. Robb M,A, Deerness
Mr William Tulloch Rosevale
Mr D. Ross Teacher Deerness
Mr Andrew Gold. Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A large stone building situated about ? centre of the parish of Deerness and seated for about 450 erected in 184_ |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE [nr Musterquoy] |
F.C. Manse
F.C. Manse
F.C. Manse
F.C. Manse |
The Revd [Reverend] W.D. Robb M. A Deerness Mr William Tulloch Rosevale Mr D. Ross Teacher Deerness Mr Andrew Gold. Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A large two storey dwelling house with garden attached situated about the centre of Deerness Parish and erected in 1846 and at present in the occupation of Mr Robb Minister |
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QUOYPETTIE |
Quoypettie
Quoypettie
Quoypettie
Quoypettie |
Mr Charles Inkster Occ [Occupier]
Mr William Tulloch Rosevale
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Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A shabby looking Crofter's dwelling house situated immediately to the East of Free Manse The property of the Earl of Zetland occupied by Mr Charles Inkster. |
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DUNCANS |
Duncans
Duncans
Duncans
Duncans |
Mrs Margaret Gibson Proprietor
Mr William Tulloch Rosevale
Mr D. Ross Teacher
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A dwelling house with land attached situated 1/4 mile S.W. of Free Manse. The property of Mrs. Margaret Gibson |
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MILLHILL |
Millhill
Millhill
Millhill
Millhill |
Mr John Smith Occ. [Occupant]
Mr William Tulloch. Rosevale
(Rent Receipt)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with small offices attached situated about 1/4 mile E of Free Church Manse The property of Earl of Zetland occupied by John Smith |
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WATERMOSS |
Watermoss
Watermoss
Watermoss
Watermoss |
Mr D Ross Teacher Deerness
Mr William Tulloch Rosevale
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with a few acres of land attached situated 1/4 mile N.E. of Free Church Deerness. The property of George Bichan Farmer Oback. occupied by John Cormack. |
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COPADY |
Copady
Copady
Copady
Copady |
Mr James Ritch Occ [Occupant]
Mr George Bichan Farmer Newhall
(Rent Receipt)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with garden and offices attached situated about ___ of a mile south of Newhall The property of The Trustees of the Late William Davidson occupied by James Ritch. |
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DIMONDS |
Diamounds
Diamounds
Diamounds
Dimonds |
Mr Edward Ritch occ [Occupant]
Mr George Bichan Newhall
(Rent Receipt)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with offices and land attached situated about 1/4 mile S.W of Newhall. The property of The Trustees of the Late William Davidson occupied by Edward Ritch |
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NEWHALL |
Newhall
Newhall
Newhall
Newhall
Newhall |
Mr George Bichan Newhall, (occupant)
Mr Edward Ritch Diamounds
Mr James Ritch Copady
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide.
Directory, & Almanac (1877) |
109 |
A large and commodious dwelling house with garden and offices attached situated 3/4 mile N.W of the Church of Deerness. The property of George Bichan also occupant |
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ESNAPHY HILL |
Essnaphy Hill
Essnaphy Hill
Essnaphy Hill
Esnaphy Hill |
Mr. Robert Stove Little Millhouse Mr George Bichan Farmer Newhall
Mr Peter McLellan Newhouse.
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall Resubmitted |
109 |
An elevated piece of arable ground situated about a mile S.E of Free Manse in the occupation of Messrs E Ritch and Robert Stove the former of Diamound and the latter in Little Millhouse |
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LITTLE ESNAPY |
Little Essuaphy
Do
Do
Little Esnaphy |
Mr. Robt Stove Little Millhouse
Mr Geo Bichan Farmer Newhall
Mr. Edward Ritch Diamounds
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Resubmitted |
109 |
A mean looking dwelling house situated a short distance north of Little Millhouse.
The property of The Earl of Zetland in the occupation of Jane Dunnet. |
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NEWHOUSE |
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse |
Mr Peter McLellan Occ.
Mr. George Bichan Farmer Newhall
(Rent Receipt 1876.)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small crofter's dwelling house situated a short distance N. West of Essuabhy hill. The property of The Earl of Zetland.
Occupied by Mr Peter McLellan. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BLOWES |
Blowes
Blowes
Blowes
Blowes
Blows |
Mr Thomas Irvine Occ [Occupant] & proprietor Sandside
Mr William Tulloch Rosevale
Mr D. Ross Teacher Deerness
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory & Almanac (1877) |
109 |
A small mean looking cottage unoccupied situated immediately south of Free Church Deerness the property of Thomas Irvine Farmer Sandside. |
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LITTLE MILLHOUSE |
Little Millhouse
Little Millhouse
Little Millhouse
Little Millhouse |
Mr Robert Stove occ [Occupant]
Mr D Ross Teacher Deerness
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A comfortable dwelling house with offices attached situated about 1/4 mile S.E of Free Church occupied by Mr Robert Stove The property of The Earl of Zetland |
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SMITHYQUOY |
Smithyquoy
Smithyquoy
Smithyquoy
Smithyquoy |
Robert Hourie Occ [Occupant]
Mr Robert Stove Merchant Little Millhouse
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A comfortable dwelling house situated a short distance south E of Little Millhouse
The property of The Earl of Zetland occupied by Robert Hourie |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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NETHERSANDS |
Nethersands
Nethersands
Nethersands
Nethersands
Nethersands |
Mr William Hourie Occupant
Mr. Ross Teacher Deerness.
Mr James Duncan Farmer Northsands.
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory, and Almanac. (1877) |
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A small farm House with Offices attached situated immediately ? S.E. of Northsands.
The property of "William Hourie" Northsands both Proprietor and Occupier: |
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NORTHSANDS |
Northsands
Northsands
Northsands
Northsands
Northsands |
Mr James Duncan Occupant
Mr Andrew Ritch Farmer Greenhall
Mr Ross Teacher of Deerness
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory and Almanac (1877) |
109 |
A small dwelling House with offices attached also a few acres of arable land, situated about 1/8 of a mile N E of deerness Public School The property of Mr James Mouatt Kirkwall occupied by James Duncan. |
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SCHOOLHOUSE |
Schoolhouse
Schoolhouse
Schoolhouse
Schoolhouse
Schoolhouse |
Mr John Skea Occupant
Mr John Hourie Farmer Little Knolls
Mr Andrew Ritch Greenhall
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory and Almanac (1877) |
109 |
A small dwelling house with Offices attached and a few acres of arable Land situated about 1/4 mile E of Green-hall and 1/2 mile N.E. of Deerness Public School. The property of Mrs. Isabella Velzian Stromness occupied by Mr. John Skea. Though named a schoolhouse yet it is a small Farm house but of late years it was observed as School House; and ever since retained its name. |
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GREENHALL |
Greenhall
Greenhall
Greenhall
Greenhall |
Mr Andrew Ritch Farmer Occupant.
Mr John Hourie Farmer Little Knolls.
Mr John Pottenger The Knolls.
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A small but substantial dwelling House with Offices attached about 1/2 mile Northwe?
of Deerness Public School and midway be? Schoolhouse and Little Knolls. The property of Mr Andrew Ritch Occ. [Occupant] |
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LITTLE KNOLLS |
Little Knolls
Little Knolls
Little Knolls
Little Knolls |
Mr John Pottenger The Knolls
Mr John Hourie Occupant
Mr Andrew Ritch Farmer Green Hall
(Rent Receipt)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling House with offices attached also a few acres of arable Land sitauted about 1/8 of a mile north of the Knolls and about 1/4 W. of Green Hall. The property of Mr Andrew Tulloch Shapinshay occupied by Mr Hourie. |
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THE KNOLLS |
The Knolls
The Knolls
The Knolls
The Knolls |
Mr John Pottenger Occupant
Mr John Hourie Farmer Little Knolls
Mr Andrew Ritch Farmer Greenhall.
(Rent Receipt)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with a small out ? and a few acres of arable Land attached situated about 1/2 mile north of Deerness School. The property of Andrew Tulloch Shapinshay occupied by John Pottenger. |
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PICKLETILLUM |
Pickletellum
Pickletellum
Pickletellum
Pickletellum |
Mr James Kirkniss Occ.
Mr William Kirkniss Stay
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with Offices and land attached situated a short distance N.W of Millhouse and Rosecraig The property of Mr William Cormack.
Occupied by Mr James Kirkniss. |
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STYE |
Staye
Staye
Stay
Stay
Stye |
Mr. William Eunson, propr. [Proprietor]
Mr. William Kirkniss Occ. [Occupant]
Mr James Kirkniss Pickletellum
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with Offices and land attached situated about 1/2 mile E of Deerness Public School. The property of Mr William Eunson Farmer Halley occ [Occupied] by M. Wm Kirkniss. |
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MILLHOUSE |
Millhouse
Millhouse
Millhouse
Millhouse |
Mr David Hepburn Occ [occupant]
Mr Robert Stove Mercht [Merchant] Little Millhouse
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A dwelling house of a moderate size has offices and land attached situated 1/4 mile E of Stay and a short distance S W of Rosecraig. The property of The Earl of Zetland |
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ROSECRAIG |
Rosecraig
Rosecraig
Rosecraig
Rosecraig |
Mr John Smith Occ. [occupant]
Mr Robert Stove Mercht [Merchant] Little Millhouse
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with garden and offices attached situated about 1/8 of a mile south of Smithyquoy and a short distance N N E of Millhouse
The property of The Earl of Zetland |
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TROTTIS |
Trottis
Trottis
Trottis
Trottis |
Margaret Miller Occ. [occupant]
Mr Robert Stove Merchant Little Millhouse
(Rent Receipt 1875)
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small mean looking dwelling house situated immediately South of Little Millhouse occupied by Margaret Miller the property of The Earl of Zetland. |
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LITTLE COLSTER |
Little Colster
Little Colster
Little Colster
Little Colster |
Mr. James Foulis. Occupant.
Mr. Robert. Cromarty. Little Quoys.
Mr John Foubister Newgrindigair
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with garden and Offices attached situated about 1/2 mile S.E. of Free Church, Deerness. The property of The Earl of Zetland occupied by Mr James Foulis. |
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LITTLE QUOYS |
Little Quoys
Do
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Do |
Mr Robt Cromarty Occupant
Mr. John Foubister Newgrindigair
Mr James Foulis Little Colister
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with garden offices and a few acres of arable Land attached situated about 1/8 of a mile S.E of Little Colster and immediately S of Poorhouse The property of the " Earl of Zetland" |
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NEW GRINDIGAIR |
New Grindigair
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Mr. John Foubister Occupant
Mr Robt Cromarty Farmer Little Quoys.
Mr James Foulis Little Colster
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with offices attached and a few acres of Arable Land situated midway between Steinflett and Little Quoys and immediately South of Lighthouse"
The property of the Earl of Zetland occupied by Mr John Foubister |
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GRINDIGAIR |
Grindigair
Grindigair
Grindigair
Grindigair
Grindigair |
Mr Thomas Kirkness Occupant
Mr James Vadder, Farmer, Steinflett
Mr John Ritch, Farmer, Howes
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide. Directory and Almanac (1877) |
109 |
A small farm house with offices attached situated a short distance North East of Steinflett and about 1/8 of a mile East of Lighthouse. The property of The Trustees of the Late William Davidson Esqr [Esquire] |
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HOWES |
HOwes
Howes
Howes
Howes |
Mr John Ritch Occupant
Mr Thomas Kirkness, Farmer Grindigair
Mr James Vadder, Staneflett
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small farm Ho. [house] with garden and offices attached situated midway between Steinflett and "Braebreck" The property of The Trustees of the Late William Davidson Esqr. [Esquire] |
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STEINFLETT |
Steinflett
Steinflett
Steinflett
Steinflett |
Mr James Vadder, Occupant
Mr Thomas Kirkness. Grindygarth
Mr John Ritch Farmer Howes
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small farm House with offices attached situated a short distance South East of Grindigair and about 1/8 of a mile North North West of Howes. The property of The Trustees of the late William Davidson Esqr [Esquire] |
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LIGHTHOUSE [nr New Grinidigair] |
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Lighthouse |
Mr Robb Minister Deerness
Mr D Ross Teacher Deerness
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small dwelling house with garden attached situated a short distance each of the Poorhouse and immediately north of Newgrindigair The property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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PLOVERHALL |
Ploverhall
Ploverhall
Ploverhall |
Mr Robb Minister. Deerness
Mr D. Ross. teacher, Deerness
Mr Robert Delday, Tiffyhall |
109 |
A small cottage dwellinghouse standing on a pice of rough ground and situated about seven chains south of New Grindigair. The property of the Earl of Zetland, |
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POORHOUSE [nr New Grindigair] |
Poorhouse
Poorhouse
Poorhouse |
Mr Robb Minister Deerness
Mr D Ross Teacher Deerness
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small stated cottage erected for refuge to the poor of Deerness only it contains four apartments, and recently erected by local voluntary contributions. |
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BAREBRECK |
Barebreck
Barebreck
Barebreck
Barebreck |
Mr John Ritch Farmer Howes,
Mr James Vadder Farmer Steinflett,
Mr Thomas Kirkness Farmer Grindygarth,
Rent Received
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A dwelling house. Has offices and few acres of Arable Land attached situated about 1/8 of a mile south of Howes and about 3/4 mile N.W of Deerness Manse. The property of The Trustees of the Late William Davidson Esq Occupied by Miss Isabella Stove |
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GERSTIE |
Gerstie
Gerstie
Gerstie
Gerstie |
Mr John Ritch Farmer Howes,
Mr James Vedder Farmer Steinflett,
Mr Robt [Robert] Delday Farmer Tiffyhall,
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
109 |
A small shabby looking cottage situated about 1/8 of a mile NNE of Tiffyhall. The property of the Earl of Zetland [Shetland] occupied by Miss Ann Smith |
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TIFFYHALL |
Tiffyhall
Tiffyhall
Tiffyhall
Tiffyhall
Tiffyhall |
Mr Robt [Robert] Delday Occupant,
Mr James Vadder Farmer Steinflett,
Mr James Foulis Farmer Little Colster,
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall,
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory and Almanac (1877) |
109 |
A comfortable dwelling house with garden and Offices attached situated about 1 mile S of Free Church Deerness and about 1/2 mile SW of the Poorhouse Deerness. the property of the Earl of Zetland occupied by Robt [Robert] Deladay |
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MULL HEAD |
Moul Head
Moul Head
Moul Head
Moul Head
Moul Head
Moul Head
Mull Head
Mull Head
The Mull
Mull-head |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool
Mr. Gold Factor Kirkwall
Imperial Gazetteer
Robertson's Gaelic Topography of Scotland
Handbook to the Orkneys
Johnston's Map of the Orkneys
Admiralty Chart
Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour
Statistical Account |
110 |
A bold and prominent point being the most N [north] Easterly portion of Deerness Parish in the mainland of Orkney, and on the South East-side stands an ancient Chapel at one time a place of pilgrimage.
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SWIN BER |
Swin Bar
Swin Bar
Swin Bar
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Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr Bichan Farmer Pool
Andrew Gold Esqr. Kirkwall
Resubmitted |
110 |
A small but rugged point situated about 1/8 of a mile S.W. of a small bay known by the name of "Bretie Bar" on the west side of the "Moul Head" |
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BRETIE BER |
Bretie Bar
Bretie Bar
Bretie Bar
Bretie Ber |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside, Mr Bichan, Farmer Pool, Mr Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall.
Resubmitted |
110 |
A precipitous cliff surrounding ----- creek to the west of John O' Roundie and a short distance SW of Raimick Goe |
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JOHN O' ROUNDIE |
John O'Roundie
John O'Roundie
John O'Roundie |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside, Mr Bichan, Farmer Pool, Mr Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
110 |
A small point of precipitious character intervening between ?Paniui_
Goe and "Bretie Bar" |
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RAMNA GEO |
Ramna Geo
Ramna Geo
Ramna Geo |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside, Mr Bichan, Farmer Pool, Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
110 |
Applies to a creek the largest on the north east of the "Moul Head" and situated a short distance South West of "Sween s Hellipa" |
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HIUPAN |
Heiupan
Heiupan
Heiupan |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside, Mr Bichan, Farmer Pool, Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
Applies to a bay penetrating the north side of the Moul Head and immediately to the Eastside of Twisting Navie. |
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SWINS HELLIA |
Swins Hellia
Swins Hellia
Swins Hellia |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside, Mr Bichan, Farmer Pool, Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
Applies to a small piece of coast on the north of the Moul Head midway between Twisting Navie and "Ramnie Goe". |
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TWISTING NEVI |
Twisting Nevi
Twisting Nevi
Twisting Nevi |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside, Mr Bichan, Farmer Pool, Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
Applies to a bold rocky point the cliff of which stand about 150 feet situated between Huppan and Sween & Hellia on the north side of the Moul Head. |
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CHIP OF THE MULL |
Chip of the Moul
Chip of the Moul
Chip of the Moul
Chip of the Mull |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside, Mr Bichan, Farmer Pool, Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall
Resubmitted |
110 |
A point the most north easterly on the Head and situated immediately north of "Querns of the Moul" |
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NOTSTER |
Knots Star
Knots Star
Notster |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside, Mr Bichan, Farmer Pool, Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire]
Kirkwall
Resubmitted |
110 |
A small creek situated immediately s?
of the Querns of the Moul and about the ? distance north of "Rioe[nu] Trangie" |
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QUERNS OF THE MULL |
Querns of the Moul
Querns of the Moul
Querns of the Moul
Querns of the Mull |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside, Mr Bichan, Farmer Pool, Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall
Resubmitted |
110 |
A broken rocky stretch of Coast interven?
between Knot Star and Chip of the ? on the East side of the "Moul Head" |
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BROUGH [The Brough] |
The Brough
The Brough
The Brough
Brough |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr Bichan Farmer Poole
Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall
Admiralty Chart. |
110 |
The name given to a small peninsula situated at the South Eastern extremity of the Moul Head: it almost forms an island and is noted in Orcadian history as a place of pilgimage. about the centre of the point stands the remains of an ancient chapel, surrounded by what appears to be the remains of buildings shewn dotted on trace. |
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CHAPEL (In Ruins) [The Brough] |
Chapel (In Ruins)
Chapel (In Ruins)
Chapel (In Ruins) |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr Bichan Farmer Poole
Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
The remains of an ancient chapel situated on a small peninsula on the south east side of the "Moul Head" named the "Brough" another chapel of a similar character stands at "Birsay" while this one in "Deerness" stand at the eastern extremity This object is of such veneration to the people that it is reported even to this day that no one ever visits it without leaving some offering behind |
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KEIRLING |
Keirling
Keirling
Keirling |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr Bichan Farmer Poole
Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
The name given to a rocky island situated at the entrance of Little Borra Goe on the south side of the Brough in the above "Parish" |
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THE BROUGH |
Brough |
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CASTLE OF THE BROUGH |
Castle of the Brough
Castle of the Brough
Castle of the Brough |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr Bichan Farmer Poole
Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
A small prominent feature form_? an island situated quite close _ the "Brough" and at the north east_ extremity of the Island in the above Parish. |
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LARGE BURRA GEO |
Large Borra Goe
Large Borra Goe
Large Boar Geo
Large Burra Geo |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Bichan Farmer Poole Andw. Gold Esq., [Esquire] Factor to the Earl of Zetland.
Resubmitted |
110 |
A nice large bay of a stony bottom situated between White Fowl N_? and the "Brough"
Boar means a "tide" or "r_? |
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LITTLE BURRA GEO |
Little Borra Geo
Little Borra Geo
Little Boar Geo
Little Burra Geo |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr Bichan Farmer Pool
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor to the Earl of Zetland. |
110 |
A small bay situated on the south side of the "Brough" and almost (_?) of "Large Borra Goe" forms Brough into an island |
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ANNA BRETTIE |
Anna Bretie
Anna Bretie
Anna Bretie |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Bichan Farmer Pool Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
A small bay situated immediately south of "Lang Goe" close to the west of "White Fowl Navie" |
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LANG GEO |
Lang Geo
Lang Geo
Lang Geo |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Bichan Farmer Pool Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
A small bay situated about 1/4 mile W.N.W. of the Group and about 1/8 of a mile W. of White Fowl Navie |
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RIVEN TRANGIE |
Riven Trangie
Riven Trangie
Riven Trangie |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Bichan Farmer Pool Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
A narrow deep creek penetrating a portion of the east side of the "Moul Head" situated immediately South of "Knott Star" |
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HEADS TAING |
Head Stang
Head Stang
Head Stang
Heads Taing |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Bichan Farmer Pool Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall
Resubmitted |
110 |
A small piece of rocky foreshore situated midway between "Lang Goe" and Hoan _an? and quite close to both |
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HOWAN LICKAN |
Howan Lickan
Howan Lickan
Howan Lickan |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Bichan Farmer Pool Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
A small point situated about 1/8 of a mile north of "Lang Goe" and about 1/4 mile north of "White Fowl Navie" |
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WHITE FOWL NEVI |
White Fowl Navie
White Fowl Navie
White Fowl Nevi |
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Bichan Farmer Pool Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
Applies to a point situated between Anna Braitie and Large Borra Goe and about 1/8 of a mile North Weat of "Brough" |
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BRECKAN |
Breckan
Breckan
Breckan
Breckan
Breckan |
Mr David Matches Occupant
M Robert Unson Farmer Downies
M Alex Irvine Farmer Sandside
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directoty, and Almanac (1877)
Andrew Gold, Esq.,[Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
A neat slated dwelling house with garden and offices attached situated about 1/4 mile W. of "The Gloup" The property of "The Earl of Zetland" occupied by "David Matches" |
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DOWNIES |
Downies
Downies
Downies
Downies |
Mr Robert Unson Farmer Downies
Mr Edward Omand Farmer Fairy
Mr Alex Irvine Farmer Sandside
Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
A small dwelling house situated about 3/4 mile S.W of the "Moul Head" and about 1/8 mile north of a well-known cavity called the Gloup. It is the property of the "Earl of Zetland" and occupied by Mr. Robert Unson |
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FAIRY |
Fairy
Fairy
Fairy
Fairy |
Mr Edward Omand Occupant
M Robert Unson Farmer Downies Mr Alex Irvine Farmer Sandside
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
A small dwelling house situated midway between "Downies" and "Brechan" and about 1/8 mile distant form each. The property of the "Earl of Zetland" occ [occupied] by "Mr. Edward Omand" |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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NEWHOUSE |
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr Robert Unson Downies
Mr Edward Omand Fairy
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory and Almanac (1877)
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
A small thatched cottage at present unoccupied and getting out af....? repair. The property of Earl of Zetland |
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SMUAN |
Smuan
Smuan
Smuan
Smuan |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr James Bichan Farmer Poole
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
Applies to a small point of foreshore situated immediately on the north side of the entrance into the Glo_? |
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THE GLOUP |
Gloup
Gloup
Gloup
Gloup
The Gloup |
Mr Alexander Irvine
Farmer Sandside
Mr Robert Unson Farmer Downies
Mr Edward Omand Farmer Fairy
Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
Applies to a cavern which extends from the Sea inland for about 5 Chains at its western extremity it forms an ? chasm at a depth of about 120 ft ? the surface, to High Water mark? at the lowest ebb. the sea only falls a few feet in it. It situation is about 3/4 mile south of the "Moul Head"and about 1/2 mile North of Sun? |
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CLU BER |
Clu Bar
Clu Bar
Clu Bar
Clu Ber |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr James Bichan Famer Pool
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland
Resubmitted |
110 |
Applies to a stretch of precipituous coast situated between North Gearsan and "The Brough" and about 1/2 mile East of Downies Farm Ho. [House] |
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NORTH GEARSAN |
North Gearsan
North Gearsan
North Gearsan
North Gearsan |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
Another similar feature to the above , situated between "South Gearson" and "Clue Bar" and about 1/8 of a mile N.E. of "Gloup" |
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SOUTH GEARSAN |
South Gearsan
South Gearsan
South Gearsan
South Gearsan |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
The name given to a small point on the coast situated immediately north of "Smuan" and a short distance N.E of the "Gloup" |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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LITTLE JOHN O' MERKIE |
Little John o' Merkie
Little John o' Merkie
Little John o' Merkie
Little John o' Merkie |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
A similar feature to the above mentioned about 1/8 of a mile S-S-W. of the "Gloup" and a short distance South of Muckle John O Mirkie |
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MUCKLE JOHN O' MERKIE |
Muckle John o' Merkie
Muckle John o' Merkie
Muckle John o' Merkie
Muckle John o' Merkie |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
A small point situated immediately south of the entrance into the "Gloup' producing a precipituous rocky appearance. |
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SANDSIDE |
Sandside
Sandside
Sandside
Sandside
Sandside
Sandside |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bickan Famer Pool Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland
Admiralty Chart
Imperial Gazetteer. |
110 |
A comfortable slated dwelling house with garden and offices attached situated about 1/2 mile Northwards of Deerness E. Church and near the Sea-shore. The property of the Earl of Zetland |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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CREYA |
Creya
Creya
Creya
Creya
Crya |
Mr. Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr John Firth Occupant
Mr Edward Omand Farmer Brechan
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland.
Orkney & Shetland Guide. Directory and Almanac (1877) |
110 |
A comfortable slated dwelling house with offices attached situated about 1/2 mile NW of Deerness E Church and 1/2 W.N.W of Sandside The property of The Trustees of the Late William Davidson. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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Sandside Bar and Lee O'Taing both entries cancelled |
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BIS TAING |
Bis Taing
Bis Taing
Bis Taing
Bis Taing |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
Applies to a rocky point situated 1/8 of a mile East of sandside and forms the northern extremity af? Sandside Bay meaning un? |
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SMER GEO |
Smer Geo
Smer Geo
Smer Geo
Smer Geo |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bichan Famer Poole Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
Applies to a creek situated a short distance north of The Whale's Ba? and about 1/8 mile N.E of Sandside meaning unknown. |
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WHALE'S BACK |
Whale's Back
Whale's Back
Whale's Back
Whale's Back |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
A rocky island in the above Parish situated close to H.W Mark about 1/8 of a mile East of Sandside, it? high in the centre and then falls _ both ends which probably gave it the name of a Back and to give it a better name it is called Whales Back. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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HOWAN BRAE |
Howan Brae
Howan Brae
Howan Brae
Howan Brae |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
The name given to a small slope on high water mark situated about 1/4 mile N.E of Sandside and immediately on the south side of "Mouse Tag" |
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KAMI GEO |
Camie Goe
Camie Goe
Camie Goe
Kami Geo |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland |
110 |
A similar feature to that which is last described and situated immediately north of it. |
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MUSTAG |
Mousetag
Mousetag
Mousetag
Moustag
Mustag |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland
Resubmitted |
110 |
A creek situated about 1/4 mile north of Sandside and in its opening stands an island named the Stack of Mouse Tag" |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BAKI BER |
Backie Bo
Backie Bo
Backie Bo
Backi Baa
Baki Ber |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland Resubmitted |
110 |
A projecting point of Low Water situated immediately north of "Twee Bar" and separates the latter named place from "Doutie Goe". |
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DOUTI GEO |
Doutie Goe
Doutie Goe
Doutie Goe
Douti Geo |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland Resubmitted |
110 |
A small creek situated a short distance south of "Mousetag" and nearly 1/4 mile N.E of Sandside. |
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TWEE BER |
Twee Bar
Twee Bar
Twee Bar
Twee Bar
Twee Ber |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland
Resubmitted |
110 |
A small rocky island situated near high water mark in the above Parish and about 1/8 of a mile N.E of Sandside. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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CLETT DUNNET |
Cleit Dunnet
Cleit Dunnet
Cleit Dunnet
Clett Dunnet |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland. |
110 |
A small promontory an island at high Water situated a short distance north of Markaber and in the Parish of Deerness. |
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MARKA BER |
Markabeo
Markabeo
Markabeo
Marka Bar
Marka Ber |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland
Resubmitted |
110 |
A small rock point situated immediately north of the Stack of Mouse Tag. The property of the Earl of Zetland |
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STACK OF MUSTAG |
Stack of Moustag (KC)
Stack of Moustag (KC)
Stack of Moustag (KC)
Stack of Moustag (KC)
Stack of Mustag |
Mr Alexander Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster Mr James Bichan Famer Pool Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for Earl of Zetland. |
110 |
A prominent island situated at the mouth of Mouse Tag and Camie Goe in the above Parish and quite close to H.[high] W.[water] Mark. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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RIGGIN OF KAMI |
Riggin of Camie
Riggin of Camie
Riggin of Kami |
Mr Irvine Sandside
Mr Bichan Farmer Pool
Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
110 |
A small point situated immediately north of Mousetag and close to the East side of Camie Goe. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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CHURCH [nr Skaill] |
Church
Church
Church |
Revd. D. Stott, Minister of Deerness
Mr. D. Ross Teacher Deerness
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
110 |
A Quoad sacrd [sacred] Ph [Parish] Church situated at the eastern extremity of Deerness Parish was erected in 1798. and seated for about 300 persons. |
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HOWAN |
Howan
Howan
Howan |
Mr. William Cormack. Farmer. Skail
Mr James Foubister Newbanks
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
110 |
A small sandy point situated immediately South of the Parish Church of Deerness and at the western extremity of Tangie |
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SKAILL |
Skail
Skail
Skail
Skiel
Skaill |
Mr William Cormack Occ [Occupant]
Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Admiralty Chart
adopted |
110 |
A two storey dwelling house in bad condition situated close to Deerness Church has offices attached and the property of the trustees of the late William Davidson. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BIS GEO |
Bisgoe
Bisgoe
Bis Geo |
Mr William Cormack Farmer Skail Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
110 |
The name given to a bay situated about 1/8 of a mile south of the Church and about 1/4 N.E of Newbanks |
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SKAILL SKERRIES |
Skail Skerries
Skail Skerries
Skail Skerries
Skerry of Skiel
Skaill Skerries |
Mr William Cormack Farmer Skail Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks Mr Andrew Gold, Factor Kirkwall
Admiralty Chart.
adopted |
110 |
A group of tidal rocks situated on the eastern side of Sandside bay and about 1/2 mile South of Sandside Farm in the parish of "Deerness" |
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TANGI |
Tangie
Tangie
Tangie
Tangi
Tangi
Tangi |
Mr. William Cormack Farmer Skail
Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks
Andrew Gold, Esq. [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland
Icelandic Dictionary |
110 |
The name given to a long stretch of Low water rocks extending from near the Church for about 1/4 mile seawards
The meaning id quite unknown but it is supposed it means a tongue in some foreign tongue. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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CORNQUOY NEVI |
Cornquoy Navie
Cornquoy Navie
Cornquoy Nevi |
Mr George Foubister Farmer Cutpool Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
110 |
The name given to a precipitous point situated on the coast about an 1/8 of a mile NE of Cutpool and seperated Bisgoe from Roanabay meaning unknown. |
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CUTPOOL |
Cutpool
Cutpool
Cutpool |
Mr. George Foubister Occ [Occupant]
Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
110 |
A comfortable dwelling house with offices etc attached situated about 1/2 mile S.S.W of "Deerness Church" The property of the Trustees of the late William Davidson. |
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ROANA BAY |
Roana Bay
Roana Bay
Roana Bay |
Mr George Foubister Farmer Cutpool Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
110 |
Applies to a bay situated immediately east of Cutpool and Newbanks and to the south of "Cornquoy Navie" meaning unknown. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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CATABY |
Catabie
Catabie
Cataby
Cataby |
Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks
Mr James Skea Occ.[Occupant]
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland
Rent Receipt. |
110 |
A small dwelling house situated immediately west of Horraquoy and 1/8 of a mile Southwards of Newbanks.
The property of Andrew Tulloch Esqr [Esquire] Shapinshay. |
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HORRAQUOY |
Horraquoy
Horraquoy
Horraquoy
Horraquoy |
M James Foubister Farmer Newbank
Mr. William Cormack Farmer Skail
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory and Almanac (1877) |
110 |
A small dwelling house with Offices attached situated a short distance north of Deerness Manse The property of the Andrew Tulloch Esqr. [Esquire] Shapinshay. |
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NEWBANKS |
Newbanks
Newbanks
Newbanks |
Mr James Foubister Occ [Occupant]
Mr Andrew Kirkness Occ., [Occupant]
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
110 |
A thatched dwelling house with Offices attached situated a short distance south of Cutpool and about 1/4 mile north of Deerness Manse The property of The Trustees of the William Davidson. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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CUMLEY |
Cumley
Cumley
Cumley |
Mr. James Foubister Farmer Newbanks Mr George Foubister Farmer Cutpool Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
110 |
Applies to a point situated about 1/4 of a mile East of Horraquoy and about 1/8 of a mile E of the Manse.
meaning unknown |
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KING'S STOCKS |
King's Stocks
King's Stocks
King's Stocks |
Mr. James Foubister Farmer Newbanks Mr George Foubister Farmer Cutpool Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirl [Kirkwall] |
110 |
A group of tidal rocks situated a short distance of the "Skail Skerries" in the above "Parish". |
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ROANABAY CASTLE |
Roanabay Castle
Roanabay Castle
Roanabay Castle |
Mr. James Foubister Farmer Newbanks
Mr George Foubister Farmer Cutpool
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
110 |
An object in the shape of a mass of perpendicular rock situated at the southern extremity of Roauabay it is near High Water mark at which it forms an island in the above Parish. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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SANDSIDE BAY |
Sandside Bay
Sandside Bay
Sandside Bay
Sandside Bay
Sand Wick |
Mr. James Foubister Farmer Newbanks Mr George Foubister Farmer Cutpool
Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Admiralty Chart. |
110 |
A beautiful bay stretching from sandside for about 3/4 mile to a point Known by the name of "Tangie".
In this bay which is famous in Orcadian History The fleet of Jarl Thorfinn defeated that of Malcolm Canmore |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BRAEBUSTER NESS |
Braebuster Ness
Braebuster Ness
Braebuster Ness
Braebuster Ness |
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Mr Robert Stove Farmer Windbrack
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Samuel Reid, Esq., [Esquire] of Braebuster |
115 |
Applies to a point of land situated about 1/4 mile S.West of Braebuster and about 1 mile West of North Windbrack The property of Samuel Reid Esquire of Braebuster in the occupation of Mr Robert Bichan. |
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SOUTH WINDBRECK |
South Windbreck
South Windbreck
South Windbreck
South Windbreck |
Mr David Stove occupant
Mr Robert Stove Farmer North Windbrack
Mr. Robert. Bichan farmer Braebuster
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
115 |
A small thatched dwelling house situated immediately south of North Windbrack The property of Samuel Reid Esquire of Braebuster. |
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WINDBRECK |
Windbreck
Windbreck
Windbreck
Windbreck |
Mr Robert Stove occ [occupant] & Proprietor
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebister
Mr. David Stove Farmer Windbrack
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
115 |
A thatched dwelling house including offices and a handsome joiner's Shop situated about 1/4 mile west of Deerness Inn The property of and occupied by Mr Robert Stove |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BRANDYQUOY |
Brandyquoy
Brandyquoy
Brandyquoy
Brandyquoy |
Mr John Esson Merchant & Occupant
Mr. Robert Stove Farmer North Windbrack
Mr. John Allan Farmer Snippigair
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
115 |
A thatched dwelling house to which is attached a general Merchant & shop in the occupation of Mr. Esson it is situated about 1/4 mile West of the Post Offices and about 1/8 of a mile south of Hecco. Proprietor The Trustees of the Late William Davidson. |
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HACCO |
Hecco
Hecco
Hecco
Hecco
Hacco
Hacco |
Mr John Stove Occupant
Mr David Stove Farmer Windbrack
Mr Robert Stove Farmer North Windbrack
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Samuel Reid, Esq., [Esquire] of Braebuster
Orkney & Shetland Guide. Directory and Almanack (1877) |
115 |
A thatched dwelling house situated a short distance south of Windbrack and about 1/8 of a mile north of "Brandyquoy". The property of Samuel Reid Esquire of Braebuster, occupied by Mr James Stove |
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SNIPPIGAIR |
Snippigair
Snippigair
Snippigair
Snippigair |
Mr John Allan Occupant
Mr John Esson Merchant Brandyquoy
Mr. Robert Stove Farmer North Windbrack
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
115 |
A thatched cottage situated immediately to the south of Brandyquoy The property of the Earl of Zetland occupied by Mr John Allan" |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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HOLLAND |
Holland
Holland
Holland
Holland |
Mr William Tait Occ [Occupant]
Mr Edward Petrie Stonehall
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
115 |
A slated dwelling house with good offices attached the property of the Earl of Zetland occupied by Mr William Tait situated about a mile S.W of the Post Office and 1/4 north of Grind |
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STONEHALL |
Stonehall
Stonehall
Stonehall
Stonehall
Stonehall |
Mr David Petrie Occ [Occupant]
Mr James Hourie Grind
Mr William Tait Farmer Holland
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory & Almanac (1877) |
115 |
A dwelling house with offices etc attached situated about 1/4 mile South of Grind and the property of David Petrie Occupant. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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GARTH |
Garth
Garth
Garth
Garth |
Mr. Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Mr John Delday Occupant
Mr James Hourie Grind
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
115 |
A small thatched cottage situated about 1/4 mile W [west] of grind and on the sea Coast. the property of and occupied by Mr John Delday. |
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SANDI SAND |
The Sands
The Sands
The Sands
Sandisand
Sandi Sand |
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braibuster Mr. Robert Stove Farmer North Windbrack Mr. John Esson Farmer Brandyquoy
Admiralty Chart
Andw. Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor to the Earl of Zetland. |
115 |
Applies to a stretch of sands which at High Water forms part of "Peter's Pool"
These sands are very extensive and at low water considerable traffic is carried over them as it shortens the route between Deerness and Kirkwall etc, |
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ST PETER'S POOL |
Peter's Pool
Peter's Pool
Peter's Pool
St. Peter's Pool |
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braibuster
Mr. Robert Stove Farmer North Windbrack
Mr. John Esson Farmer Brandyquoy
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
115 |
The name given to the innermost portion of Deer,sound and receives the name from that portion which lies southward between Braebuster Point and Seaby point how it came to receive this name is a matter of doubt
derived from the site of St Peter chapel, in the vicinity |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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CRUISDAY |
Cruisday
Cruisday
Cruisday
Cruisday |
Mrs. Spence Occ. [Occupant]
Mr James Hourie Farmer Grind
Mr Edward Petrie Stonehall
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
115 |
A small thatched cottage in very bad condition the property of the Earl of Zetland occupied by Mrs Jane Spence situated a short distance South of Holland and about 1/4 N.E of "Grind" |
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GRIND |
Grind
Grind
Grind
Grind
Grind |
Mr James Hourie Occupant
Mr. John Delday Farmer Garth
Mr. Edward Petrie Stonehall
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall.
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory and Almanack (1877) |
115 |
A thatched dwelling house occupied by Mr James Hourie and the property of the Earl of Zetland situated near the roadside leading from Deerness to Kirkwall and about 1/4 mile north of Stonehall |
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NEW HOLLAND |
New Holland
New Holland
New Holland
New Holland |
Mr. William Cromarty Occ [Occupant]
Mr William Tait Farmer Holland
M. Edward Petrie Stonehall
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
115 |
A two storey slated house situated on the roadside about 1/2 mile S.SW of the Post Office Deerness. The property of Earl of Zetland occupied by Mr. William Cromarty |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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INN [Smiddybanks] |
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SMIDDYBANKS (Inn) |
Smiddybanks (Inn)
Smiddybanks (Inn)
Smiddybanks (Inn)
Smiddybanks (Inn) |
Mr John Aitken Farmer Water Sands
Mr Robert Bichan Proprietor
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
115 |
A comfortable slated dwelling house with garden and offices attached situated a short distance north of Deerness Post Office, The house is licensed for the sale of Wines, Spirits & Ales. |
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WESTERSANDS |
Westersands
Do
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Mr Jno Aitken Proprietor
Mr James Wick Farmer Easter Sands
Mr Robt Bichan Farmer Braebuster Andw. Gold, Esq., Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
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A small thatched cottage situated quite close to Deerness Public School and about 1/4 mile N.N.E of Post Office The Property of Mr. Jno Aitken occupant |
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EASTERSANDS |
Easter Sands
Easter Sands
Easter Sands
Eastersands |
Mr James Wick Occupant
Mr. Don Ross Teacher Deerness
Mr John Aitken Farmer Westersands
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
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A small dwelling house immediately to the east of Deerness Public School The property of Mr John Mouatt Nicholson Street Kirkwall |
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QUOYBELLOCK |
Quoybellock
Quoybellock
Quoybellock
Quoybellock |
Mr Don Ross Teacher Deerness
Mr George Delday Occupant
Mr. Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory and Almanack (1877) |
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A small dwelling house situated about 1/4 mile west of Deerness Public School. The property of Mr George Delday Quoybellock |
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SCHOOL [nr Eastersands] |
School (Boys & Girls)
School (Boys & Girls)
School (Boys & Girls) |
Mr Don Ross Teacher Deerness
Mr. Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Mr William Seater Postmaster Gritley |
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A new substantial stone edifice with dwelling house, garden and offices attached situated on a prominent feature near the West end of Deerness Parish - it consists of One large hall and two class rooms under the tutorship of Mr. D Ross assisted by Miss Mouatt |
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GRITLEY |
Gritley (Post Office)
Gritley (Post Office)
Gritley (Post Office)
Gritley (Post Office) |
Mr William Seater occupant & Proprietor
Mr. Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Mr Don Ross Teacher Deerness
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory & Almanac (1877) |
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in which the Post Office business is conducted
A neat slated dwelling house with offices attached situated a short distance south of Deerness Inn The mails arrive from and depart to Kirkwall three times every week. |
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LITTLE GRITLEY |
Little Gritley
Little Gritley
Little Gritley
Little Gritley |
Mr Achibald Garrioch Blacksmith occ. [occupant]
Mr William Seater Postmaster Gritley Proprietor
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
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A small slated dwelling house situated close to the Post Office Deerness The property of Mr William Seater Postmaster Gritley occupied by Mr Archibald Garrioch |
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LITTLE HALLEY |
Littlehally
Littlehally
Littlehally
Little Halley
Little Halley |
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Mr. William Cormack occupant & Proprietor
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland
Rent Receipt. |
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A small dwelling house situated close to Deerness Inn and a short distance N.W of the Post Office occupied by and the Property of William Cormack |
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LOWER GRITLEY |
Lower Gritley
Lower Gritley
Lower Gritley
Lower Gritley |
Mr. William Seater Postmaster Gritley
Mr John Aim Occupant
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland. |
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A neat slated dwelling house situated a short distance south of the Post Office and about 1/4 mile south of the Inn of Deerness. The property of Mr William Seater occupied by Messrs. John and James Aim. |
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MIRLAND |
Mirland
Mirland
Mirland
Mirland
Mirland |
Mr John Johnstone Farmer Mirland
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland.
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory and Almanac (1877) |
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A rugged looking dwelling house situated a short distance East of the Post Office occupied by Mr John Johnstone |
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HILLHEAD |
Hillhead
Hillhead
Hillhead
Hillhead |
Mr George Delday Proprietor Quoybellock
Mr. Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
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A small thatched cottage situated a short distance north of Quoybellock and about 1/8 of a mile N.W of Deerness School. The property of Mr George Delday Quoybellock occupied by "Jane Delday" |
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NEWHOUSE |
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse |
Mr. Robert Cormack Proprietor & occ [occupant]
Mr. William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Mr. Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanack (1877) |
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A dwelling house with offices attached about 1/4 mile East of Deerness Public School. The property of and occupied by Mr Robert Cormack. |
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SUNNYBANK |
Sunnybank
Sunnybank
Sunnybank
Sunnybank |
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebuster
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Mr John Pottinger Upper Stove
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland. |
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A small cottage situated close to Deerness Inn. The property of Mr John Pottinger Upper Stove and occupied by Mrs. William. Spence. |
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LITTLE COTTAGE |
Little Cottage
Little Cottage
Little Cottage |
Mr. Edward Rich Newark
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A small slated dwelling house situated about 1/2 mile South of Newhouse and about 1/2 mile north West of Newark The property of and occupied by Mr David Wick |
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OBACK |
Oback
Oback
Oback
Oback
Oback |
Mr George Bichan occupant & Proprietor
Mr Edward Rich Farmer Newark
Mr William Eunson Farmer Quoys
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory and Almanac (1877) |
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A thatched dwelling house with offices attached situated about 1/8 of a mile East of Quoys and about 1/2 mile north of Newark The property of and occupied by Mr. George Bichan. |
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QUOYS |
Quoys
Quoys
Quoys
Quoys
Quoys |
Mr William Eunson Occupant
Mr Edward Rich Farmer Newark
Mr George Bichan Oback
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory and Almanac (1877) |
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A thatched dwelling house situated about 3/4 mile E.S.E of Deerness Public School and about 1/8 of a mile West of Oback The property of The Earl of Zetland occupied by Mr. William Unson. |
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BRECK |
Breck
Breck
Breck
Breck
Breck |
Mr David Craigie Occupant
Mr Edward Ritch Farmer Newark
Mr George Bichan Farmer Colster
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland.
Orkney Rentals, (1595) |
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A thatched dwelling house the property of the Earl of Zetland and in the occupation of Mr David Craigie situated about 1/4 mile north of Aikerskaill and about 1/4 S.E of Colster. |
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COLSTER |
Colster
Colster
Colster
Colster |
Mr George Bichan Occupant
Mr Edward Ritch Farmer Newark
Mr. George Bichan Farmer Oback
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
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A thatched dwelling house situated about 1/4 mile north east of Quoynanea and about 1/4 mile north West of Breck The property of the Earl of Zetland occupied by Mr. George Bichan |
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QUOYNANEA |
Quoynanea
Quoynanea
Quoynanea
Quoynanea |
Mr Edward Ritch Farmer Newark
Mr. George Bichan Farmer Oback
Mrs. Skea Occupant & R.[Rent] Receipt
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
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A thatched dwelling house in bad condition the property of the Trustees of the late William Davidson and occupied by Mrs. Skea situated about 1/4 mile S.W. of Colster and nearly 1/2 mile west of "Breck". |
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CELLARDYKE |
Cellardyke
Cellardyke
Cellardyke
Cellardyke |
Mr Thomas Mouatt Occupant
Mr John Cormack Delday
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
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A small thatched cottage situated about 1/8 of a mile West of Delday and about 1/8 of a mile north of Quoylanks The property of the Earl of Zetland and occupied by Mr Thomas Mouatt. |
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DELDAY |
Delday
Delday
Delday
Delday
Delday |
Mr. Benjamin Cormack Occupant
Mr Thomas Mouatt Farmer Cellardyke
Mr. William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory and Almanack (1877) |
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A two storey slated house, situated a short distance East of Cellardyke and about 1/8 mile N N West of Quoylanks The property of Messrs. Skea Aikerskaill occupied by Mr Benjamin Cormack. |
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QUOYLANKS |
Quoylanks
Quoylanks
Quoylanks
Quoylanks
Quoylanks |
Mr Benjamin Cormack Farmer Delday
Mr James Pottinger Occupant
Mr. Thomas Mouatt Farmer Cellardyke
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory and Almanack (1877) |
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A substantial dwelling house situated about 3/4 mile South of Deerness P.[Post] Office and midway between Mussaquoy and Cellardyke The property John Pottinger Upper Stove occupied by Mr James Pottinger. |
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FEA |
Fea
Fea
Fea
Fea |
Mr Benjamin Cormack Farmer Delday
Mr. James Pottinger Farmer Quoylanks
Mr. William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland. |
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A thatched cottage situated a short distance South of Quoylanks and about 1/8 of a mile W. N.W of Mussaquoy. The property of the Earl of Zetland occupied by Mrs. |
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MUSSAQUOY |
Mussaquoy
Mussaquoy
Mussaquoy
Mussaquoy
Mussaquoy |
Mr George Foubister Farmer Occupant
Mr James Pottinger Farmer Quoylanks
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland.
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory and Almanac (1877) |
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A handsome slated dwelling house with Offices attached situated about 1 mile South of Deerness Inn and in the neighbourhood of the farms of Fea and Quoylanks in the occupation of Mr George Foubister and the property of -- |
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NEVI LANGI |
Nevo Langie
Nevo Langie
Nevo Langie
Nevi Langi |
Mr George Foubister Farmer Mussaquoy
Mr James Pottinger Farmer Quoylanks
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Andrew Gold. Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland |
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A small point of rock visible only at Low Water situated fully 1/4 mile East of Mussaquoy. |
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DELDAY'S BANKS |
Deldey's Banks
Deldey's Banks
Deldey's Banks
Deldey's Banks |
Mr. George Foubister. Farmer Mussaquoy
Mr. Benjamin Cormack Farmer Delday
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland. |
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Applies to a clutch of banks situated along the coast about 1/4 mile East of Delday from which the feature derives its name. The property of "Messrs Skea - Aikerskaill" |
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NEWARK |
Newark
Newark
Newark
Newark
Newark |
Mr Edward Ritch Occupant
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Messrs Andrew & Robert Skea 'Proprietors' Aikerskaill
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory, and Almanac (1877) |
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A thatched dwelling house with partly new Offices attached situated about 1 1/4 miles S.E of Deerness Public School. "The property of Messrs. Andrew & Robert Skea Aikerskaill |
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NEWARK BAY |
Newark Bay
Newark Bay
Newark Bay
Newark Bay |
Mr. Edward Ritch. Farmer Newark
Mr William Seater Postmaster Deerness
Mr. Benjamin Cormarck Farmer Delday
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland. |
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Applies to an inlet situated immediately to the west of Newark from which this portion of water receives its name it is about 1/2 mile in breadth by 1/4 from north to south |
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FRANKIE'S RIGGING |
Frankie s Rigging
Frankie s Rigging
Frankie s Rigging |
Mr. Edward Ritch Farmer Newark
Mr James Bichan Farmer Poole
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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Applies to a small rock visible on at Low Water and situated near the Lowest Low Water Spring tides a very short distance south of Newark |
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LEE HAMAR |
Leehammer
Leehammer
Leehammer
Lee Hamar |
Mr Edward Ritch Farmer Newark
Mr James Bichan
Farmer Poole
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor for the Earl of Zetland. |
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A small piece of flat rock situated between Frankie's Rigging and H.[high] W.[water] Mark immediately south of Newark
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BACKLAND |
Backland
Backland
Backland |
Mr Edward Ritch Farmer Newark
Mr James Bichan Farmer Pool
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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Applies to a small piece of foreshore situated about 1/8 of a mile S.S.E of Newark. |
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DINGYSHOWE BAY |
Dingyshowe Bay |
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MISKER |
Misker
Misker
Misker
Misker |
Mr James Anderson Turnpike
Mr. David Petrie Stonehall
Mr. William Budge, Stembuster
Andrew Gold Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A ledge of flat rocks lying between Taracliff Bay & Dingyshowe Bay and forming the boundary between the two bays. |
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MAHON'S GATE |
Mahon's Gate
Mahon's Gate
Mahon's Gate
Mahon's Gate |
Mr. John. Groat. Little Stonehouse
Mr. David Petrie. Stonehouse.
Mr. William Budge Steinbuster.
Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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A narrow and difficult passage in the Cliff by which access can be had from the top to the bottom and the reverse. |
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RAT GATE |
Rat Gate
Rat Gate
Rat Gate
Rat Gate |
Mr. John Groat. Little Stonehouse Mr. David Petrie. Stonehouse. Mr. William Budge Steinbuster. Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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A rift or passage in the Cliff by which means can climb from the bottom to the top of Cliff or descend the reverse way. |
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ROWE GEO |
Rowe Geo
Rowe Geo
Rowe Geo
Rowe Geo |
Mr. John Groat. Little Stonehouse Mr. David Petrie. Stonehouse. Mr. William Budge Steinbuster. Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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A small ravine in the Cliff that persons can pass up or down from the top of the Cliff to the Shore. |
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LITTLE STONEHALL |
Little Stonehall
Little Stonehall
Little Stonehall
Little Stonehall |
Mr. John Groat. Owner & occupier Mr. David Petrie. Stonehouse. Mr. William Budge Steinbuster. Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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A small farm house situate about twelve Chains East from Stonehall. It is the property and in the Occupation of Mr. John Groat. |
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SANDAIKEN |
Sandaiken
Sandaiken
Sandaiken
Sandaiken |
Mr. John. Groat. Little Stonehouse Mr. David Petrie. Stonehouse. Mr. William Budge Steinbuster. Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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A small farm holding partly in ruins situate near the sea coast and about a quarter of a mile South West of Stonehall, The property of Mr. David Petrie, Stonehall. |
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TARRACLIFF BAY |
Taracliff Bay
Taracliff Bay
Taracliff Bay
Taracliff Bay |
Mr. John Groat. Little Stonehouse Mr. David Petrie. Stonehouse. Mr. William Budge Steinbuster. Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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The name given to a small Bay extending from Misker to Sandaiken. |
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DOORS OF ROWEGO |
Doors of Rowegeo
Doors of Rowegeo
Doors of Rowegeo
Doors of Rowegeo |
Mr. David Petrie, Stonehall.
Mr. John. Groat. Little Stonehall.
Mr. George Foubister, Mussaquoy,
Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A small point on the Cliff that Sea has worn a passage through, Situate about five Chains from Givis Gate. |
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GIVIS GATE |
Givis Gate
Givis Gate
Givis Gate
Givis Gate |
Mr. David Petrie, Stonehall. Mr. John Groat. Little Stonehall. Mr. George Foubister, Mussaquoy. Andrew Gold, Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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A ravine or opening in the Cliff along the sea Coast. It is situate about twenty five Chains south West of Little Stonehall. |
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MUCKLE CASTLE |
Muckle Castle
Muckle Castle
Muckle Castle
Muckle Castle |
Mr. David Petrie, Stonehall. Mr. John Groat. Little Stonehall. Mr. George Foubister, Mussaquoy, Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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The name given to a High Water rock, situate at Givis Gate It is about five Chains in length by about forty links in width and about forty feet high. |
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PEERIE CASTLE |
Peerie Castle
Peerie Castle
Peerie Castle
Peerie Castle |
Mr. David Petrie, Stonehall. Mr. John Groat. Little Stonehall. Mr. George Foubister, Mussaquoy, Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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A small high water rock about fifteen feet high, situate about fifty links from the Shore. |
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SCARF ROCK |
Scarf Rock
Scarf Rock
Scarf Rock
Scarf Rock |
Mr. David Petrie, Stonehall. Mr. John Groat. Little Stonehall. Mr. George Foubister, Mussaquoy. Andrew Gold. Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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A small high water rock situate about eight Chains from the Shore. opposite Givis Gate. |
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SIDE BER |
Side Bar
Side Bar
Side Bar
Side Bar
Side Ber |
Mr. David Petrie, Stonehall. Mr. William Groat. Little Stonehall. Mr. George Foubister, Mussaquoy, Andrew Gold. Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall.
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The name given to a small portion of Cliff about twelve chains East of Givis Gate. |
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MANSE [nr Labar] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Revd D Stott Occ [Occupant]
Andrew Gold Esqr., [Esquire] Kirkwall
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks |
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A handsome stone building with garden and offices attached situated on the east of the Parish of "Deerness" in the occupation of the Revd [Reverend] D Stott |
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LABAR |
Labar
Labar
Labar |
Mr Bichan Farmer Pool
Mr. William Bichan Pool
Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
116 |
Applies to a small but precipituous point situated about 1/8 of a mile East of Deerness Manse and on high Water mark. |
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LANG GEO |
Lang Geo
Lang Geo
Lang Geo |
Mr Bichan Farmer Poole
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A small creek immediately to the south of Labar and seperates the latter named place from "North Navie" |
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SWURA GEO |
Swura Geo
Swura Geo
Swura Geo |
Mr Bichan Farmer Poole
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Andrew Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A narrow creek which seperates North Navie from "South Navie" and about 1/8 of a mile E.N.E of Pool |
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GOSSA CLIFF |
Gossa Cliff
Gossa Cliff
Gossa Cliff |
Mr Bichan Farmer Pool
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A cliff of about 100 ft above high Water mark which stands on the Coast immediately E of "Pool" and stretches from near "White Fowl Navie" to that of South Navie a distance of about 1/8 mile |
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NORTH NEVI |
North Navie
North Navie
North Nevi |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool.
Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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A precipituous point which seperates "Laing Goe" from "Swura Goe" and about 1/8 of a mile E.N.E of Pool |
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WHITEFOWL NEVI |
Whitefowl Navie
Whitefowl Navie
Whitefowl Nevi |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Kirkwall. |
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A point situated between May Banks and Gossa Cliff a distance of about 1/4 mile S.E of "Pool" |
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FAN CRAIG |
Fan Craig
Fan Craig
Fan Craig |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold, Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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Applies to high cliff the summit of the highest ground in this neighbourhood situated a short distance South of May Banks. |
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MEA BANKS |
May Banks
May Banks
Mea Banks |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A cliff rising a height of about 90 feet above high water situated about 1/4 mile eastwards of Netherby |
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TOMMY TIFFY |
Tommy Tiffy
Tommy Tiffy
Tommy Tiffy |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold, Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A small tidal rock situated a short distance E of South Navie and near L.[Low]W.[Water] Mark in the above Parish |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BACK OF THE BRECK |
Back of the Breck
Back of the Breck
Back of the Breck |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr. Gold Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A high precipituous point on the sea coast situated about 1/2 mile East of the Barns of Ayre. |
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GRENI GEO |
Greenie Goe
Greenie Goe
Greni Geo |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A small creek situated immediately north of The "Point of Ayre" and a short distance South of the Gloups. |
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THE GLOUPS |
The Gloups
The Gloups
The Gloups |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr Gold, Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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Applies to three large cavities in the cliff on high water mark situated a short distance South of the "Back of the Breck" |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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GRENIGEO TAING |
Greenie Goe Taing
Greenie Goe Taing
Grenigeo Taing |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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Applies to a small piece of Low water forming a point and stretching Seawards from "Greenie Goe" |
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PAINTIE GEO |
Paintie Geo
Paintie Geo
Paintie Geo |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A small creek situated immediately south of the "Point of Ayre" and a short distance N.N.W. of "Missquare" |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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MISKER |
Missguare
Missguare
Misker
Misker
Do
Do |
Mr Bichan Farmer Pool
Mr Irvine Farmer Sandside
Mr. James Anderson, Turnpike
Mr. David Petrie, Stonehall
Mr. William Budge. Stenbuster
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor to the Earl of Zetland. |
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A rock parts of which shew above high water and connected with mainland at Low Water situated immediately South of the Point of Ayre" and in the above Parish" |
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POINT OF AYRE |
Point of Ayre
Point of Ayre
Point of Ayre
Air Point
Air Point |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr. Gold, Esq [Esquire] Kirkwall
Admiralty
Chart
North Sea Pilot. |
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Applies to a headland, it is the South east point of the Parish of Deerness situated about 1/2 mile E.S.E of Ayre. |
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STACKIE GEO |
Stackie Geo
Stackie Geo
Stackie Geo |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A very small creek on high water mark situated a short distance West of "Missquare" and immediately south of "Paintie Goe" |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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CRING LAGS |
Cring Lags
Cring Lags
Cring Lags |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Mr.Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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Applies to a point of foreshore situated nearly 1/2 mile S E of Ayre and about 1/8 of mile South of the "Point of Ayre" |
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HOWIE GEO |
Cancelled |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold, Esq Kirkwall. |
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WATERIES |
Wateries
Wateries
Wateries |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A similar place to the above ("Howie Goe") used for the landing of boats situated at the Western extremity of "Cring Lags" |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BERMOD |
Bermod
Bermod
Bermod |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold, Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A small creek situated a short distance east of Deerness Manse and on high water mark. |
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MIRK HOLE |
Mirk Hole
Mirk Hole
Mirk Hole |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold, Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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An opening in the cliff on high water mark through which the sea passes forms a bridge of an admirable appearance situated between "Bermod" and Tabar. |
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SOUTH NEVI |
South Navie
South Navie
South Nevi |
Mr. Bichan Farmer Pool. Mr. Irvine Farmer Sandside Andrew Gold, Esqr., [Esquire] Kirkwall |
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A precipituous point situated about 1/8 of a mile East of Pool and a short distance West of Tommy Tiffy |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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AYRE |
Ayre
Ayre
Ayre
Ayre
Ayre
Air |
Mr Bichan Farmer Pool
Messrs. A. & R. Skea Aikerskaill
Andrew Gold Esqr [Esquire] Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide
Directory. & Almanac (1877)
Handbook to the Orkneys
Imperial Gazetter |
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A small dwelling house situated immediatley south the Barns of Ayre |
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BARNS OF AYRE |
Barns of Ayre
Barns of Ayre
Barns of Ayre |
Mr. Bichan Farmer. Pool.
Messrs A. & R. Skea of Aikerskaill
Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A small dwelling house situated about 1/4 mile South of Aikerskaill and about 1/8 of a mile S. of Netherby. The property of Messrs A. & R. Skea. Aikerskaill |
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NETHERBY |
Netherby
Netherby
Netherby
Netherby |
Mr Bichan Occ [Occupant]
Mr. R Bichan Farmer Poole
Mr Andrew Gold Esq. [Esquire] Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory, & Almanac (1877) |
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A small thatched dwelling house situated about 1/2 mile South of Deerness Manse and about 1/8 of a mile South of Ackerskaill
The property of The Revd [Reverend] Oliver Scott St. Andrew's. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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AIKERSKAILL |
Aikerskaill
Aikerskaill
Aikerskaill
Aikerskaill |
Mr Skea Occupant & Proprieter.
Mr Bichan Farmer Poole
Andrew, Gold, Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall.
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory, & Almanac (1877) |
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A thatched dwelling house the property of and occupied by Messrs. Andrew. & Robert Skea situated about 1/4 mile S. W. of Deerness Manse. |
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POOL |
Pool
Pool
Pool
Pool |
Mr Bichan Occ [Occupant]
Mr William Wallace Farmer Skea
Andrew, Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory, & Almanac (1877) |
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A handsome dwelling house with offices attached situated about 1/8 of a mile South of the Manse of Deerness. The property of the Earl of Zetland. |
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SKEA |
Skea
Skea
Skea
Skea
Skea |
Mr William Wallace Occ [Occupant]
Mr Bichan Farmer Pool
Mr Gold Factor Kirkwall
Orkney & Shetland Guide,
Directory, & Almanac (1877)
Orkney Rentals (1627) |
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A small crofter's dwelling house situated about 1/8 of a mile West of the Manse of Deerness. The property of Trustees of the late William Davidson |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BLASTER HOLE |
Blaster Hole
Blaster Hole
Blaster Hole |
Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks
Mr Andrew Kirkness Mason Newbanks
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A deep cavity which penetrates the North eastern extremity of the Horse of Copinsay dividing it into two bald surfaces of which forms a bridge over it |
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HORSE OF COPINSAY |
Horse of Copinsay
Horse of Copinsay
Horse of Copinsay |
Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks
Mr Andrew, Kirkness Mason Newbanks
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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Is a large block of Rock rearing its giant head from the depth of the ocean at a short distance from the island which it derives its name In the above parish |
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WELL OF THE HORSE |
Wail of the Horse
Wail of the Horse
Well of the Horse |
Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks
Mr Andrew Kirkness Mason Newbanks
Andrew Gold, Esq., [Esquire] Factor to the Earl of Zetland |
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A prominent rock on the north side of the Horse of Copinskay a short distance S.W. of "Blaster Hole" |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed K Campbell C/A |
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BLACK HOLM |
Black Holm
Black Holm
Black Holm
Black Holm
Black Holm
Black Holm |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks
Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay
Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall
Admiralty Chart North Sea Pilot |
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An island covering an area of about 2 1/2 acres situated about 1/4 mile N.W. of "Kirk Holm" and about 1 3/4 mile S. of Ayre Point on the mainland of Deerness. It is the propery of Colonel Balfour of Balfour and in the occupation of Mr Robert Bichan Farmer in the above Parish. |
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CORN HOLM |
Kirk Holm
Kirk Holm
Kirk Holm
Kirk Holm
Corn Holm
Corn Holm
Corn Holm |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks
Mr Andrew Kirkness Mason Newbanks
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay
Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall
Admiralty Chart Imperial Gazetteer
M. Calder Esq.,[Esquire] Factor to Col [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour |
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An island covering an area of about 24 acres capable of being cultivated and stands sheltered on the North West by Black Holm in the S.W. by Wart Holm and on the east by Copinshay and at L. [Low] Water Spring Tides they are all accessible from one to another . It is the property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour and occupied by Mr Robert Bichan Farmer In the above Parish. |
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WARD HOLM |
Wart Holm
Wart Holm
Wart Holm
Wart Holm
Wart Holm
Ward Holm adopted |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall North Sea Pilot |
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A small island consisting of about 2 acres situated immediately tho the S.W of Kirk Holm, Colonel Balfour of Balfour Proprietor and Mr Robert Bichan Occupant In the above Parish. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BLACKHOLM KILN |
Blackholm Kiln
Blackholm Kiln
Blackholm Kiln
Blackholm Kiln |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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The name given to a deep cavity situated in the north east point of Black Holm and in shape appears, from Seaward like a Kiln which probably gives it the name |
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BLACKHOLM ROUGH |
Blackholm Rough
Blackholm Rough
Blackholm Rough
Blackholm Rough |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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Applies to a channel which is dry at L. [Low] Water Spring Tides situated between "Black Holm" & Kirk Holm" |
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THE CREELS |
The Creels
The Creels
The Creels
The Creels |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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The name given to a small portion of Tidal Rocks connected with Black Holm and situated on its north coast. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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SCARF SKERRY |
Scarf Skerry
Scarf Skerry
Scarf Skerry
Scarf Skerry |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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Applies to two small rock adjacent to one another on the north and South side of "Black Holm Rough" and a portion of which shew above high Water, both situated in the "Parish of Deerness" |
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SCESSAN |
Scessan
Scessan
Scessan
Scessan |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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Applies to a narrow neck of foreshore connecting Wart Holm and Kirk Holm but only at Low Water, and consists in character of a mixture of slate Rock and Stone. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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HORSE GEO |
Horse Geo
Horse Geo
Horse Geo
Horse Geo |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A small sandy creek situated on the north shore of Kirk Holm, and nearly at the junction of "Black Holm Rough" |
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ISLE ROUGH |
Isle Rough
Isle Rough
Isle Rough
Isle Rough |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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Applies to a portion of foreshore connecting Kirk Holm with Capinshay island and only appears at Low. water. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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COPINSAY SKERRY |
Copinshay Skerry
Copinshay Skerry
Copinshay Skerry
Copinshay Skerry
Copinsay
Copinshay |
Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks
Handbook to the Orkney Islands
Johnston's Map of the Orkneys
Orkney Map. Statl. [Statistical] Acct. [Account] |
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A tidal rock situated in the above parish and immediately north of Copinshay Farm House. |
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OUTER DEEP |
Outer Deep
Outer Deep
Outer Deep |
Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A small bay situated on the north side of Ilse Rough and a short distance north of Sows Skerry |
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SOW SKERRY |
Sow Skerry
Sow Skerry
Sow Skerry |
Mr James Foubister Farmer Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A tidal rock situated on the south side of Isle Rough and about the centre of the channel formming a small peninsula in the above Parish |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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COPINSAY |
Copinshay
Copinshay
Copinshay
Copinsay
Copinshay
Copinshay
Copinsay |
Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Braebister
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Kirkwall
Johnston's Map of the Orkneys
Copinshay in Namelist
Handbook to the Orkney Islands (map)
Orkney Map. Stat [Statistical] Acct. [Account]
Col. [Colonel] Balfour. Balfour Castle |
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The name given to the largest of the group of Islands in the Deerness Parish situated about 3 miles from the mainland in a southerly direction from it on the East side of it stands an old Farm House also called Copinshay from its being situated on the island. It is the property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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HINGER STONE |
Hinger Stone
Hinger Stone
Hinger Stone |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks
Mr. Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks
Mr. Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay |
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Applies to a projecting rock situated immediately south of "Stinking Holes" and on the north side of "Howe Holes" near the southern extremity of Copinshay. |
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HOWE HOLES |
Howe Holes
Howe Holes
Howe Holes |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks
Mr. Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks
Mr. Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay |
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The name given to a few cavities situated on the High Water Mark immediately West of "Hinger Stone" at the southern extremities of Copinshay Island. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BLACK GEO |
Black Geo
Black Geo
Black Geo |
Mr James Foubister, Tenant, Newbanks Mr. Andrew Kirkniss. Mason. Newbanks Mr Robert Bichen, Copinshay. Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A small cone on the sea coast about 1/4 mile south of Copinshay farmhouse |
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SANDGEO TAING |
Sandgeo Taing
Sandgeo Taing
Sandgeo Taing
Sandgeo Taing |
Mr James Foubister, Tenant, Newbanks
Mr. Andrew Kirkniss. Mason. Newbanks
Mr Robert Bichen, Copinshay.
Mr Andrew Gold Factor Kirkwall |
116 |
A ledge of low water rock lying to the west of Sang Geo, and about 1/4 mile N.S. of Copinshay farmhouse. |
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Signed M Murray C/A |
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MELDERS GEO |
Melders Geo
Melders Geo
Melders Geo |
Mr. James Foubister. Tenant. Newbanks Mr. Andrew Kirkness. Mason. Newbanks Mr Robert Bichen. Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A small cove or ravine situate between North Navie and Cames Goe, and about 1/4 mile north East of Copinshay farmhouse. |
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SOUTH NEVI |
South Navie
South Navie
South Navie
South Nevi |
Mr. James Foubister. Tenant. Newbanks
Mr. Andrew Kirkness. Mason. Newbanks
Mr Robert Bichen. Copinshay
Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A name applied to the South point of Copinshay Island, situate about 1/2 mile South of Copinshay farm house. |
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Signed M Murray C/A |
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GEO OF THE TOE |
Geo of the Toe
Geo of the Toe
Geo of the Toe |
Mr. James. Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr. Andrew Kirkniss Mason. Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
116 |
A small narrow creek situated west of "Little Sand Goe" and a short disance to the East of the north Ebb. |
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NORTH EBB |
North Ebb
North Ebb
North Ebb |
Mr. James Foubister. Tenant Newbanks Mr. Andrew Kirkniss. Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
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A piece of foreshore immediately north of the house of Copinshay and stretches northwards for about 12 Chains. |
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STAIRS OF MOUS |
Stairs of Mouse
Stairs of Mouse
Stairs of Mouse |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
116 |
Applies to small stretch of high water which is formed of little precipituous steps situated about 1/8 of a mile north of the house of Copinshay |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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BROAD LEE |
Broad Lee
Broad Lee
Broad Lee
Broad Lee |
Mr. James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A. Gold Factor Kirkwall |
116 |
The name given to the most prominent feature in the island of Copinshay, a cliff situated about the centre of its eastern shore and rises to a height of nearly 200 feet. |
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MOUSETTER |
Mouseter
Mouseter
Mouseter
Mouseter |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr. Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Mr A Gold Factor Kirkwall |
116 |
A precipituous rock on the coast situated a short distance south of the "Broad Lee" and is a cliff of the same description only smaller in size. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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KAMES GEO |
Cames Geo
Cames Geo
Cames Geo
Kames Geo (adopted |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay |
116 |
A small sandy bay situated between "Melders" and "Camas Goe Teing" a distance of fully 1/2 mile N.E. of the house Copinshay |
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MELDERS |
Melders
Melders
Melders |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay |
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Applies to a rugged portion of the coast line situated immediately east of "Camas Goe" and about 1/8 of a mile West of North Navie |
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NORTH NEVI |
North Navie
North Navie
North Navie
North Nevi |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr. Andrew Kirkness Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay Andw. Gold, Esq.,[Esquire] Factor to the Earl of Zetland. |
116 |
The name given to the north easterly portion of the island of Copinshay stretching seawards into a small though rugged point Colonel Balfour of Balfour Proprietor and occupied by Mr Robert Bichan Farmer. |
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Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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KAMESGEO TAING |
Camasgeo Taing
Camasgeo Taing
Camasgeo Taing
Kamesgeo Taing adopted |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan, Farmer. Copinshay |
116 |
Applies to a long narrow stretch of Foreshore bounding Cames Goe on the west and stretching Sea wards for fully 10 Chains |
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LITTLE SAND GEO |
Little Sand Geo
Little Sand Geo
Little Sand Geo |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay |
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A small creek in which no sand appears situated between "Sand Go Teing" and "Goe of the Toe" |
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SAND GEO |
Sand Geo
Sand Geo
Sand Geo |
Mr James Foubister Tenant Newbanks Mr Andrew Kirkniss Mason Newbanks Mr Robert Bichan Farmer Copinshay |
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A small sandy bay situated between Sand Goe Teing and Camas Goe Teing and about 1/4 mile N.E. of Copinshay house. |
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Parish of Deerness Orkney
Signed Kenneth Campbell C/A |
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Ph.[Parish] of Deerness ......................Orkney
Proprietors Names
The Right Honble. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland
per Andrew Gold Esq. [Esquire] Factor Grainbank By Kirkwall, Orkney
Colonel Balfour, Balfour Castle, Shapinsay, By Kirkwall Orkney
Samuel Reid, Braebuster, Deerness By Kirkwall Orkney
Andrew Tulloch Esq [Esquire] Shapinsay, By Kirkwall Orkney
Trustees of the late William Davidson Esq; [Esquire] Newhall, Deerness, Orkney
O.S.O. [Ordnance Survey Office] Norwich
31st July 1880
[signed]
Francis J. Day
Captn R. E. [Captain Royal Engineers] |
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1/2500
NAME BOOK
of the Parish of
DEERNESS
ORKNEY. |
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(NAME BOOK) INDEX
Aikerskaill -- 108
Anna Brettie -- 55
Ayre -- 107
Back of the Breck -- 102
Backland -- 90
Baki Ber -- 64
Barebreck -- 48
Barns of Ayre -- 107
Bermod -- 106
Bis Geo -- 68
Bishops -- 19
Bis Laing -- 62
Black Craig -- 27
Black Geo -- 119
Black Holm -- 111
Blackholm Kiln -- 112
Blackholm Rough -- 112
Blaster Hole -- 109
Blowes -- 40
Braebuster -- 30
Braebuster Ness -- 73
Brandyquoy -- 74
Breck -- 85
Breckan -- 57
Breckquoy -- 20
Bretie Ber -- 50
Brough -- 53
Bothy -- 29
Broad Lee -- 122
Castle of the Brough -- 54
Cataby -- 70
Cellardyke -- 86
Chapel (in Ruins) -- 53
Chip of the Mull -- 52
Church -- 67
Clett Dunnet -- 65
Clu Ber -- 59
Colster -- 85
Copady -- 38
Copinsay -- 117
Copinsay Skerry -- 115
Corn Holm -- 111
Cornquoy Nevin -- 69
Creya -- 61 |
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(NAME BOOK) INDEX
Cring Lags -- 105
Cruisday -- 78
Cumley -- 71
Cutpool -- 69
Dale of Helzie -- 15
Daisybank -- 17
Daystar -- 31
Deerness -- 1
Deer Sound -- 12
Delday -- 86
Delday's Banks -- 88
Den Wick -- 3
Denwick -- 18
Devils' Chest -- 16
Devil's Stool -- 16
Devil's Well -- 16
Dimonds -- 38
Dingyshowe Bay -- 91
Doors of Rowegeo -- 95
Douti Geo -- 64
Downies -- 57
Duncans -- 37
East Burn of Denwick -- 5
Eastersands -- 80
Esnaphy Hill -- 39
Brough -- 28
Eves Loch -- 30
Fairy -- 57
Fan Craig -- 101
Fea -- 87
Frankie's Rigging -- 89
Free Church -- 36
F. C. Manse -- 36
Garth -- 77
Geo of the Toe -- 121
Gerstie -- 48
Gavis Gate -- 95
Gossa Cliff -- 100
Greenhall -- 42
Greentoft -- 20
Greni Geo -- 102
Grenigeo Taing -- 103
Grind -- 78
Grindigair -- 46 |
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(NAME BOOK) INDEX
Gritley (Post Office ) -- 81
Groat Station -- 27
Hacco -- 74
Hall of Brecks -- 11
hardbreck -- 18
Heads Taing -- 56
Helzie -- 13
Hillhead -- 83
Hinger Stone -- 118
Hiupan -- 51
Holland -- 76
Hornop's Point -- 28
Horraquoy -- 70
Horries -- 19
Horse of Copinsay -- 109
Horse Geo -- 114
Howan -- 67
Howan Bray -- 63
Howe Holes -- 118
Howan Lickaw -- 56
Howie Geo -- 105
Howes -- 46
Iron Hellia -- 9
Isle Rough -- 114
John O. Roundie -- 50
Kames Geo -- 123
Kamesgeo Taing -- 124
Kame of Camy -- 4
Kami Geo -- 63
Keirling -- 53
Ketten -- 13
Kettle Well -- 4
King's Stocks -- 71
Kitchen of Brecks -- 11
Kirkhouse -- 34
Labar -- 99
Lang Geo -- 55
Lang Geo -- 99
Large Burra Geo -- 54
Lee Hamar -- 89
Lighthouse -- 47
Littlebrecks -- 34
Little Burra Geo -- 54
Little Castle -- 14
Little Colster --45 |
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(NAME BOOK) INDEX
Little Cottage -- 84
Little Esnaphy -- 39
Little Gritley -- 81
Little Halley -- 82
Littlehall -- 33
Little John O'Meikie -- 60
Little Knolls -- 42
Little Millhouse -- 40
Little Quoys -- 45
Little Sand Geo -- 124
Little Stonehall -- 94
Lower Gritley -- 82
Mahon's Gate -- 93
Malisburgh -- 35
Manse -- 97
Marka Ber -- 65
Mea Bank -- 101
Melders -- 123
Melders Geo -- 120
Mid House -- 11
Millfield -- 21
Millhill -- 37
Millhouse -- 44
Mire -- 18
Mirkady -- 8
Mirkady Point -- 27
Mirkholes -- 23
Mirland -- 82
Mirk Hole -- 106
Misker -- 91
Misker -- 104
Mossquoy -- 31
Mousetter -- 122
Muckle Castle -- 95
Muckle John O'Merkie -- 60
Mull Head -- 49
Mussaquoy -- 87
Mustag -- 63
Musterquoy -- 35
Netherby -- 107
Nethersands -- 41
Nether Stove -- 23
Nevi Langi -- 87
Newark -- 88
Newark Bay -- 88
Newbanks -- 70 |
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(NAME BOOK) INDEX
New Grindigair -- 45
Newhall -- 8
Newhall -- 38
New Holland -- 78
Newhouse -- 39
Newhouse -- 58
Newhouse -- 83
Noltland -- 33
North Ebb -- 121
Northfield -- 17
North Gearsan -- 59
North Halley -- 10
North House -- 19
North Keigar -- 29
North Nevi -- 100
North Nevi -- 123
Northquoy -- 8
Northquoy Point -- 7
Northsands -- 41
Notster -- 52
Oback -- 84
Otter Geo -- 7
Outer Deep -- 115
Oyce -- 9
Oyster Skerries -- 30
Paintie Geo -- 103
Peerie Castle -- 96
Picketellum -- 43
Pictail -- 20
Ploverhall -- 47
Point of Ayre -- 104
Point of Od -- 25
Poorhouse -- 47
Pool -- 108
Proprietors Names -- 125
Pursehouse -- 33
Querns of the Mull -- 52
Quoybellock -- 80
Quoylanks -- 86
Quoynauea -- 85
Quoypettie -- 36
Quoys -- 84 |
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(NAME BOOK) INDEX
Ramna Geo -- 50
Rat Gate -- 93
Repenting Stools -- 14
Riggin of Kami -- 66
Riven Frangie -- 55
Roana Bay -- 69
Roanabay Castle -- 71
Rosecraig -- 44
Rosevale -- 35
Rowe Geo -- 93
Sandaiken -- 94
Sandgeo Taing -- 119
Sand Geo -- 124
Sandi Sand -- 77
Sand of Oyce -- 10
Sandside -- 60
Sandside Bay -- 72
Scamia -- 22
Scarf Point -- 25
Scarf Rock -- 96
Scarf Skerry -- 113
Scarva Taing -- 3
Scessan 1-- 13
School (Boys & Girls) -- 80
Schoolhouse -- 41
Setter -- 1
Shore Clett -- 12
Side Ber -- 96
Skaill -- 67
Skaill Skerries -- 68
Skea -- 108
Smer Geo -- 62
Smiddybanks (Inn) -- 79
Smithyquoy -- 40
Smuan -- 58
Snippigair -- 74
South Gearsan -- 59
South Keigar -- 29
South Nevi -- 106
South Nevi -- 120
South Windbreck -- 73
Sow Skerry -- 115
Springfield -- 17
Stackie Geo -- 104
Stack of Mustag -- 65
Stairs of Mons -- 121 |
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(NAME BOOK) INDEX
Steinflett -- 46
Stonebreck -- 22
Stonehall -- 76
St Peter's Pool -- 77
Sunnybank -- 83
Stye -- 43
Swarta Geo -- 7
Swin Ber -- 49
Swins Hellia -- 51
Swura Geo -- 99
Tangi -- 68
Tarracliff Bay -- 94
The Bought -- 3
The Brough -- 53
The Castle -- 14
The Creels -- 112
The Gloup -- 58
The Gloups -- 102
The Kettle -- 4
The Knolls -- 42
The Ward -- 22
Tiffyhall -- 48
Tommy Tiffy -- 101
Trottis -- 44
Tumuli -- 24
Tumulus -- 24
Tumulus -- 24
Twee Ber -- 64
Twisting Nevi -- 51
Upper Braebuster -- 31
Upper Noltland -- 21
Upper Stove -- 23
Waterfield -- 34
Ward Holm -- 11
Wateries -- 105
Watermoss -- 37
Well of the Horse -- 109
West Burn of Denwick -- 5
Westersands -- 79
Westshore -- 9
Whale's Back -- 62
White Fowl Nevi -- 56
Whitefowl Nevi -- 100
Windbreck -- 73 |
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(NAME BOOK) INDEX
Yarpha -- 28 |
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