OS1/23/11/7
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRE BROUGH | Brae Brough Brae Brough Brae Brough Bre Brough |
J.G. M. Heddle Esqr. of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner. Hoy Mr James Robb Farmer Quoys Adopted | 111 | A piece of rough ground resembling an island by the being surrounded by a rocky precipice. It is situated about 1 mile S. of "Hellia" and about 3/4 mile north of the "Sow". The property of J.G.M. Heddle. |
| HENDRY | Hendry Hendry Hendry |
J.G. M. Heddle Esqr. of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner. Hoy Mr James Robb Farmer Quoys | 111 | The name given to a small projecting rock about the size of a man's hand and which is well known and often used by the Seamen of Hoy and neighbourhood, how it came to receive this name is a matter unknown however some traditionary reports says it was nominated by a mariner of the name of "Hendry". It stands quite close to "Bre Brough". |
| THE SOW | The Sow The Sow The Sow |
J.G. M. Heddle Esqr. of Hoy Mr William Clouston Joiner. Hoy Mr James Robb Farmer Quoys | 111 | A projecting point situated 3/4 mile south of "Bre Brough" and about the same distance northwards of the "Old Man of Hoy". |
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