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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAY OF AYRE | Bay of Ayre Bay of Ayre Bay of Ayre |
William Oddie Ayre George Taylor Gamekeeper James Gunn Gamekeeper |
114 | A salt water bay situated on the South West coast of Holm and on the north side of Skaildaquoy Point. Property of A. M. S. Graeme Esq. [Esquire]Graemeshall. |
| SKAILDAQUOY POINT | Skaildaquoy Point Skaildaquoy Point Skaildaquoy Point Skaildaquoy Point Skeldaquoy Point Skeldaquoy Point Skeldaquoy Skeldequoy |
Mr Oddie Ayre Estate Plan, 1828 John A. Bruce, factor James Gunn Gamekeeper Statistical Account North Sea Pilot Handbook to the Orkneys Imperial Gazetteer |
114 | Point of land about 15 chains South East of St Mary's it forms the western side of the Bay of Sandbar there is also a Battery at the point for the use of the Orkney Volunteers. Property of A. M. S. Graeme Esq. [Esquire] Graemeshall. |
Continued entries/extra info
Heading - Parish of Holm OrkneyAn entry for Point of Ness was written on this page and later cancelled. The authorities for the spelling are the same as for Bay of Ayre.
This page is signed by H. Dunlop Sap R E [Sapper Royal Engineers].
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