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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLM OF HOUTON | Holm of Houton Holm of Houton Holm of Houton |
Mr Tait Mr Robertson Mr Halcrow Statistical Account of Scotlannd |
113 | This name is given to a good sized island situated S.E. of Houton Head. It is connected with the afore mentioned headland at Low Water. It is flat & affords excellent pasture. |
| HOUTON HEAD | Houton Head Houton Head Houton Head Houton Head Houton Head Houton Head |
Mr James Tait Mr Robertson [bracketed together] Houton Head New Statistical Account of Scotland Handbook to the Orkneys Admiralty Chart Johnston's Map of the Orkneys |
113 | This name is given to a large headland running into the sea at the extreme S.W. of the Parish of Orphir. In its S.W. coast there is a small cave in the face of a rugged slope, the mouth of which is about 60 feet above H.W. Mark. Narrow at the entrance but widening, and becoming higher towards the inner extremity which extends to the distance of about 14 feet from the mouth. |
| HOUTONHEAD | Houtonhead Houtonhead Houtonhead |
Mr Tait Mr Robertson Mr Halcrow, Orakirk |
113 | This name is given to a small farm house situated on the above headland. It is thatched & in bad repair. |
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