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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLM SOUND | Holm Sound Holm Sound Holm Sound Holm Sound Holm Sound Holm Sound Holm Sound Holme Sound Holme Sound |
Estate Plan, 1828, Mr William Oddie, farmer, Ayre James Gunn, Gamekeeper Admiralty Chart Imperial Gazetteer Johnston's Map of the Orkneys Topographical Gazetteer of Scotland Statistical Account |
114 | A channel bounded on the north side by the Parish of Holm and on the south by the island of Burray and extending from Roseness Point on the East to Howquoy Head on the west. |
| POST OFFICE [nr Skaildaquoy] | Post Office Post Office Post Office |
Mr William Bews, postmaster Mr William Oddie, farmer, Ayre James Gunn, Gamekeeper, Graemeshall |
114 | A sub post-office for despatch and delivery three times a week viz Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. A ferry boat then takes the letters via Burray to South Ronaldshay. Property of A. M. S. Graeme Esq. [Esquire] Graemeshall. |
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Heading - Parish of Holm OrkneyLamb Holm 114 12 6 - 115 9 4 - 114 16 3 - 115 13 1 For Authorities and Descriptive Remarks Vide Name Book of South Ronaldsay.
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