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ORPHIR [parish] |
Orphir |
John A Bruce Esq Sheriff Clerk Kirkwall
Imp Gazetteer of Scotland
Stat a/c of Scotland
Oliver & Boyds Edinburgh Almanac
Orkney & Shetland Directory
Peaces Orkney & Shetland Directory
The Orkneyinga Saga
Johnstons Map of Orkney |
106; 107; 108; 113 |
A parish containing a post office Station of its own name, in the south of the mainland of Orkney. It lies to the s. west of Kirkwall and is bounded on the east by the parish of St Ola, on the north by the parishes of Firth & Stenness on the south by Scapa Flow & on the west by Clestrain Sound. It comprises the island of Cava and a few small skerries. This Parish is in the presbytery of Cairston & Synod of Orkney. 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 parish locally situated within the boundary of this one. It contains about 13527 Statute acres. |
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DARA BER |
Dara Bar
Dara Bar
Dara Bar
Dara Ber |
Mr Leask
Mr Wishart
Mr Chambers
Resubmitted |
106 |
This name is given to a ledge of rocks due west of the Hall of Clestron & about 1 mile S of the farm of Coldomo. |
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MOO TAING |
Moo Taing
Moo Taing
Moo Taing |
Mr Leask Mr Wishart Mr Chambers |
106 |
This name is given to a small & blunt headland situated at the N.W. of the district of Clestron & at the S.W. of of that of Ireland. the parish boundary between Orphir & Stenness join the sea at this point. |
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SAILHOUSE BAY |
Sailhouse Bay
Sailhouse Bay
Sailhouse Bay |
Mr Leask Mr Wishart Mr Chambers |
106 |
This name is given to a bay situated on the sea coast & about 1/2 mile S.W. of the Hall of Clestron & immediately to the N. of the Skerries of Clestron. |
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SKERRIES OF CLESTRON |
Skerries of Clestran
Skerries of Clestran
Skerries of Clestran
Skerries of Clestron |
Mr Leask Mr Wishart Mr Chambers
See Authorities for district name. |
106 |
This name is given to two large flat & low water rocks situated due west of the district of Clestron. They are connected with the foreshore at O Spring Tides, at low neap tides there are a few pieces of rock visible at high water. |
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STANDING STONE [Hall of Clestron] |
Standing Stone |
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This standing stone is in a field to the West of the Hall of Clestron & a short distance to the east of Dara Bar. It is about 7 feet high 1.6 Broad & 10 inches thick, no information could be obtained as to its antiquity. |
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CASTLE (Site of) [South Clestron] |
Ancient Castle
site of |
Mr B Halcrow
Orakirk |
106 |
This name is given to a large mound of earth & stones situated near the coast & to the west of the farm of South Clestran, looks like a brough, or picts home, the people call it an old castle, it has not been opened.
The famous Earl Haco after settling on Orkney & marrying Lady Elgath of Sandwick, built a castle at this place & lived in it afterwards. This agrees with the position of Hakon Karl's palace at Papuley in mainland. Orkneyinga Saga Page 162 |
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CLESTRON SOUND |
Clestron Sound
Clestron Sound
Clestron Sound |
J. Robertson, Boatman, Stromness
J. Moore, Boatman, Stromness
D. Ross, Boatman, Stromness |
106 |
Clestron Sound is the waterway along the shore extending from the house of Clestron to Houton Road. The name is generally known. |
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LOWER SOWER |
Lower Sower
Lower Sower
Lower Sower |
Peter Goudie
Adam Wishart
Samuel Leask |
106 |
A small croft-house situated a little to the west of Upper Sower. The buildings are one storey, thatched, and in good repair.
Proprietor Colonel Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie. |
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MILLHOUSE |
Millhouse
Millhouse
Millhouse |
Peter Goudie Upper Sower
Adam Wishart Bruntland
Samuel Leask Newfield |
106 |
This house and old mill are situated about 1/2 mile west of South Clestran. The buildings are in bad repair.
Proprietor Colonel Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie. |
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OS1/23/14/7 |
KEBROW |
Kebrow
Kebrow
Kebrow |
James Hay Mr Sclater R. Robertson |
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This house is situated a little to the west of Oback. it is one storey, thatched and in good repair. Occupier & proprietor William Sclater. |
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OBACK |
Oback
Oback
Oback |
James Hay
Mr Sclater
R. Robertson
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
107 |
A small farm situated at the north end of the district of Tuskerbister and about 1/2 mile south of Cupping
Occupier James Hay Proprietor. |
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TUSKERBISTER |
Tuskerbister
Tuskerbister
Tuskerbister
Tuskerbister |
James Hay Oback
W Sclater Skaill
R. Robertson Fea
Imperial Gazetteer |
107 |
This district is situated at the north-west end of the parish of Orphir. There are about 4 dwelling houses in the district Various proprietors. |
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DALE OF OBACK |
Dale of Oback
Dale of Oback
Dale of Oback |
James Hay
Mr Sclater
R. Robertson |
107 |
Is applied to a large hollow about 1/4 of a mile to the south west of the Hill of Lyradale & about 1/4 of a mile to the east of Oback.
Various proprietors. |
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JENNYVAL |
Jennyval |
John Sinclair, Finstown
Peter Leith, Appiehouse
James Hay, Oback |
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A small hill or knoll over which the boundary between Orphir and Stenness passes. It is situated near the N.E. corner of the district of Tuskerbister. |
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SKAILL |
Skaill
Skaill
Skaill
Skaill |
James Hay
Mr Sclater
R. Robertson
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
107 |
This small farm-house is situated about 1/2 mile south-west of Oback and a little to the south of Kebrow. It is one storey, thatched, and in good repair.
Occupier & Proprietor Mr Sclater. |
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HILL OF LYRADALE |
Hill of Lyradale
Hill of Lyradale
Hill of Lyradale |
James Hay, Oback
Mr Sclater, Skaill
A. Lyall Eyrehouse |
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This hill is situated about 1/2 mile south east of Cupping and about 1/2 mile north east of Oback. |
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OS1/23/14/11 |
BROWN HILL |
Brown Hill
Brown Hill
Brown Hill |
Mr Isbister, Bigswell
William Groundwater, Waterslap
J. Clouston, Fea. |
107 |
Is applied to an ordinary sized hill which is situated about a mile to the south of Bigswell. |
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BURN OF EFERDALE |
Burn of Eferadale
Burn of Eferadale
Burn of Eferadale |
Mr John Robertson
Mr J. Hay Windbrecks Orphir
Mr John M Ray |
107 |
This name is given to a stream rising in a hollow or glen of the same name, and flows in a N. easterly direction till it joins the Cupwilla Burn when it has no particular name on the property of Mr Fortescue. |
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CUPWILLA |
Cupwilla
Cupwilla
Cupwilla |
John Robertson
John M. Ray
Mr Work |
107 |
This name is given to a steep hollow or pass running in a N westerly direction & lying between the S. west of Brown Hill and the N. East base of Mill Hill. The property of Mr Fortescue Orphir |
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CUPWILLA BURN |
Cupwilla burn
Cupwilla Burn
Cupwilla Burn |
John Robertson John M. Ray Mr Work |
107 |
Applies to a small stream formed chiefly by a large cut drain which leads all the surface water of the east slope of Mill Hill into it near its source. It joins the Burn of Efira-dale about 1/4 S.W. of the farm of Naversdale, on the property of Mr Fortescue. |
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OS1/23/14/12 |
MID HILL |
Mid Hill
Mid Hill
Mid Hill |
John Robertson
Mr John M Ray
Mr Work |
107 |
The name is given to a hill of considerable extent it is situated in the S. west of the Parish of Stenness & in the North of the Parish of Orphir. Its summit is distant S.W. of the
Farm of Naversdale 3/4 of a mile. the property of various proprietors. |
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CLAYBRAE |
Claybrae
Claybrae
Claybrae |
Mr Robert Robinson Tenant Mr William Sclater Skaill Mr James Linklater Skailbister Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (!877) Orkney Rentals, 1642 |
107 |
A small croft situated about 1/4 a mile E. of The Moss & about the same distance W. of Upper Scows. Property of Mr William Sclater Skaill. |
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FEA |
Fea
Fea
Fea
Fea
Fea |
Mr Robert Robinson Tenant
Mr William Sclater Skaill
Mr James Linklater Skailbister
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (!877)
Orkney Rentals, 1642 |
107 |
Applies to a farm house with offices attached situated about 1/4 a mile S.W. of Skaill & about 1/4 a mile E. of Neversdale. Tenant & Proprietor Mr John & Robert Robinson |
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LOWER SCOWS |
Lower Scows
Lower Scows
Lower Scows |
Mr John Brough farmer Mr Robert Sintclair Farmer Mr John Clouston Farmer |
107 |
A small farm situated about 15 chains N.W. of Skailbister & about 1/4 a mile N.E. of Burnside. Property of Mr Michael Sclater, Kebrow. |
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SCOWS |
Scows |
John Clouston
Thomas Sclater Skaill
John Brough Nether Groundwater |
107 |
Is applied to a farm house which is one storey high and in fair repair situated about 1/4 of a mile to the North of Skailbister
Property of C.S. Still, Smoogro |
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UPPER SCOWS |
Upper Scows
Upper Scows
Upper Scows |
Mr John Brough farmer
Mr Robert Sintclair Farmer
Mr John Clouston Farmer |
107 |
A small farm situated bout 10 chains N. of Lower Scows & about 1/4 a mile E. of Millbray property of Mr Sclater Kebrow |
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BURNSIDE |
Burnside
Burnside
Burnside |
Mr John Clouston Farmer
Mr William Sclater Farmer
Mr James Linklater Farmer |
107 |
Applies to two small crofts situated a short distance W. of the N. end of Loch Kirbister & about 1/2 a mile S.W. of Lower Scows. Property of Mr John Wishart, Westquoy. |
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NEARHOUSE HILL |
Nearhouse Hill
Nearhouse Hill
Nearhouse Hill |
Jojn Clouston
Thomas Sclater, Skaill
John Brough Groundwater |
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Is applied to the southern portion of an ordinary sized hill situated about 1/4 of a mile to the N.W. of Scows. Various proprietors. |
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OS1/23/14/15 |
TUMULI [Scows] |
Tumuli
Tumuli
Tumuli |
John Clouston
Thomas Sclater
John Brough |
107 |
Is applied to 8 small artificial mounds of earth & stone situated about 1/4 of a mile to the west of Scows. They are of ancient date & has probably been a place of burial at one time. |
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OS1/23/14/16 |
NAVERSDALE |
Naversdale
Naversdale
Naversdale |
Mr William Sclater Farmer
Mr John Robertson Farmer
Mr John Clouston Farmer
Handbook to the Orkneys |
107 |
Applies to farm steading & shepperds dwelling house situated about 1/2 a mile W. of Waterslap & about 1/2 a mile S.W.of Fea. Property A. Fortescue Esqr. Swanbister. |
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SKAILLBISTER |
Skailbister
Skailbister
Skailbister
Skaillbister |
Mr William Sclater Farmer Mr John Robertson Farmer Mr John Clouston Farmer Handbook to the Orkneys
Adopted |
107 |
A farm steading situated about 1/4 a mile N.E. of Burnside & about the same distance S.E. of Lower Scows. Property of Charles Stewart Still Esqr. Orphir. |
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WATERSLAP |
Waterslap
Waterslap
Waterslap |
Mr William Sclater Farmer Mr John Robertson Farmer Mr John Clouston Farmer Handbook to the Orkneys |
107 |
A small croft situated about 1/2 a mile E. of Neversdale & about 1/2 a mile N.W. of Burnside property of Mr William Sclater Skaill. |
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GROUNDWATER |
Groundwater
Groundwater
Groundwater
Groundwater
Groundwater
Groundwater |
John Brough
J. Robertson
James Hay Oback
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory & Almanac (1877)
Handbook to the Orkneys
Orkney Rentals, (1627 & 1642) |
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A district containing a few farm houses situated at the north end of the Loch of Kirbister. Various proprietors. |
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TUMULI [Upper Groundwater] |
Tumuli |
Mr James Robertson, Upper Groundwater
Mr John Brough, Nether Groundwater |
107 |
Applies to a group of six tumuli situated N. by E. of Upper Groundwater all within a distance of 15 chains of that farmhouse. |
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TUMULUS [Nether Groundwater] |
Tumulus
tumulus |
Mr James Robertson, Upper Groundwater Mr John Brough, Nether Groundwater |
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Applies to a small mound situated 8 chains N.W. of Nether Groundwater. |
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OS1/23/14/18 |
COOICK |
Cooick
Cooick
Cooick |
Mr John Brough Nether Groundwater
Mr James Robinson Upper Groundwater
James Hay Oback |
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Applies to two small knolls situated about 1/4 a mile N.W. of Nether Groundwater & about 1/2 mile N.W. of Upper Groundwater. Property of Charles Stewart Still Esqr. Orphir. |
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KIRTKSHED |
Kirkshed
Kirkshed
Kirkshed
(Site of Chapel) |
Mr John Brough Nether Groundwater Mr James Robinson Upper Groundwater James Hay Oback |
107 |
Applies to a small brae on which is supposed to have stood a church, but no correct information can be obtained. About 12 years ago the remains of a building stood here which was generally supposed to have been a R.C. Church at one time. The place where it stood still gets the name of Kirk shed (pronounced Kirkshed) & said to mean Kirk Field. |
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NETHER GROUNDWATER |
Nether Groundwater
Nether Groundwater |
Mr John Brough Nether Groundwater Mr James Robinson Upper Groundwater James Hay Oback |
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A farm house with office houses attached situated about 1/4 a mile N.W. of Upper Groundwater & about 1/4 a mile S.E. of Cooick. Property of Charles Stewart Still Esqr. Orphir. |
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Site of CHAPEL [Kirkshed] |
Site of Chapel |
Mr John Brough Nether Groundwater Mr James Robinson Upper Groundwater James Hay Oback |
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Applies to a small brae on which is supposed to have stood a church, but no correct information can be obtained. About 12 years ago the remains of a building stood here which was generally supposed to have been a R.C. Church at one time. The place where it stood still gets the name of Kirk shed (pronounced Kirkshed) & said to mean Kirk Field. |
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BURN OF BURLEE |
Burn of Burrlee
Burn of Burrlee
Burn of Burrlee
Burn of Burlee |
Mr Leask
Mr Smith
Mr Chambers
Resubmitted |
107 |
Is applied to a stream having its source in the Hollow Known by the name of Bur Lee. It flows in a N.W. direction to its confluence with the Burn of Ireland. |
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OS1/23/14/19 |
CLESTRON |
Clestran
Clestran
Clestran
Clestrain
Clestron
Clestron
Clestron |
Mr Leask
Mr Smith
Mr Chambers
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Guide
Admiralty Chart
Imperial Gazetteer
Colonel Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie |
107 |
This name is given to a district of considerable extent in the west of the above parish. In it there are two extensive farms & a number of small ones. It is situated about 3 1/2 miles south of the bridge of Waithe & west of The Manse in the same parish about 3 1/2 miles.Colonel Balfour of Balfour Proprietor |
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Keelylang Hill Keelylang Hill See description in Name Book of Firth Parish An eminence situated North of the district of Groundwater. |
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HALL OF CLESTRON |
Hall of Clestran
Hall of Clestran
Hall of Clestran
Hall of Clestron |
Mr Leask
Mr Smith
Mr Chambers
See Authorities for district name. |
107 |
This name is given to a large & substantial dwelling house occupied by a gentleman farmer. It formerly was the residence of Lord Armadale a Judge in the Court of Session and who was at that time the largest proprietor in the above parish. It is three storeys high slated & in fair repair. It has also suitable offices detached a short distance to its S.E. all of which are slated & in fair repair. Colonel Balfour proprietor. |
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HILLHOUSE |
Hillhouse
Hillhouse
Hillhouse |
Mr Leask Mr Smith Mr Chambers |
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This name is given to a small dwelling situated due west of the above object. it is in bad repair & has no arable land in connection with it. |
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THE DALE |
The Dale
The Dale
The Dale |
Mr Leask Mr Smith Mr Chambers |
107 |
This name is given to a tract of low lying moorland situated to the S.W. of Jockasey & running along the Burn of Jockasey towards its source. |
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EFERA DALE |
Efera Dale
Efera Dale
Efera dale |
Mr Joshua Hay Mr John Robertson Mr James Short |
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This name is given to a large & deep hollow situated immediately to the N.E. of the Ward Hill & about 1 mile S.W. of the farm of Neversdale. The property of Mr Fortescue Swanbister. |
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HACKLA |
Hackla
Hackla
hackla |
Mr John Robertson Mr James Short
Mr Joshua Hay |
107 |
This name is given to a hill situated immediately to the east of the Ward Hill and south of the farm of Neversdale about 1 mile. The property of Mr Fortescue of Swanbister Orphir. |
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WARD HILL |
Ward Hill
Ward Hill
Ward Hill
Warthill
Wart-hill |
Mr Joshua Hay
Mr John Robertson
Mr James Short
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory and Almanac (1877)
Handbook to the Orkneys
Statistical Account |
107 |
This name is given to the highest point of a range of hills situated in the S.W. of the parish of Orphir and about 2 miles North of the Free Church in the same parish. It is the property of Mr Fortescue Swanbister & others. |
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Tumulus Tumulus On the summit of Ward Hill is an ancient Tumulus see description in Name Book of Stenness Parish. |
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BUR LEE |
Burr Lee
Burr Lee
Burr Lee
Bur Lee |
Mr Joshua Hay Windbrecks
Mr James Short Russamire
Mr John Robertson shepherd Neversdale Orphir
Resubmitted |
107 |
This name is given to a large sloping tract of hill ground covered with Rough & Heathy Pasture situated to the S.W. of the Ward Hill About 1/2 mile [circled '?'] |
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OS1/23/14/23 |
BURGIG |
Burgir
Burgir
Burgir |
Joshua Hay James Short
John Robertson |
107 |
Applies to a small knoll situated about 1/2 mile S.W. of the summit of the Ward Hill & immediately at the N.W. corner of Ramo Dale. The property of Mr Fortescue. |
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QUEATHAMO |
Queathamo
Whithima |
Mr Joshua Hay Mr James Short Mr John Robertson |
107 |
This name is given to a low & elongated hill situated a short distance N.W. of the farm of Russamire & due W. of Rams Dale. It is the property of various proprietors. |
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RAMS DALE |
Ram's Dale
Ram's Dale
Ram's Dale |
Mr John Robertson
Mr James Short
Mr Joshua Hay |
107 |
This name is given to a large tract of low lying ground the greater part of which is formerly cultivated, but is now overgrown with rough & heathy pasture. It is situated due N. of the Free Church in the parish of Orphir, about 3/4 of a mile. the property of Mr Fortescue Swanbister. |
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BURN OF DRUMIE |
Burn of Drumie |
John Wishart Barebrecks
John Wishart Westquoy
John Sinclair Newplace |
107 |
This name is given to a small stream rising in a flat lying to the east of the hill Auckea and to the west of Westquoy, about 1/2 mile it flows in a N. Easterly direction till it falls into the Burn of Russa. |
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BURN OF RUSSA |
Burn of Russa |
John Wishart Barebrecks |
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This name is given to a stream rising in a flat piece of moorland about 1 mile west of the N. end of the Loch of Kirbister and flows in an easterly direction till it joins the Burn of Westquoy. |
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MEADOW OF BURGIR |
Meadow of Burgirr
Meadow of Burgirr
Meadow of Burgirr
Meadow of Burgir
Meadow of Burgir
Meadow of Burgir |
John Wishart John Wishart John Sinclair
Joshua Hay
James Short
John Robertson |
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Applies to an object similar to the above and situated a short distance to the west of Hannibale and at the N. of a hill of the same name. |
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MEADOW OF HACKLA |
Meadow of Hackla |
John Wishart Barebrecks John Wishart Westquoy John Sinclair Newplace |
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This name is given to a small tract of rough pasture situated to the extreme west of the farm of Westquoy & about the east base of the hill known by the same name. |
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BURN OF WESTQUOY |
Burn of Westquoy |
John Wishart Barebrecks John Wishart Westquoy John Sinclair |
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This name is given to a stream flowing into the Loch of Kirbister from the west it enters it about 1/4 mile N. of the farm steading of Westquoy. |
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KIRBISTER |
Kirbister |
John Wishart John Wishart John Sinclair
Orkney Rentals, 1642 |
107 |
This name is given to a large district situated near the centre of the parish of Orphir & to the west of the large loch of the same name in the above parish. In it there are several good sized farms & a mill & school. The property of various proprietors. |
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QUININEA |
Quininea
Quininea
Quininea |
John Wishart
John Wishart John Sinclair |
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This name is given to knoll situated about 1/4 mile west of the farm steading of Westquoy. Its N. east slope is cultivated. |
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OS1/23/14/27 |
BRECK |
Breck
Breck
Breck |
Mr John Wishart Westquoy
Mr Robert Wishart Breck
Mr William Gunn Bachylis |
107 |
A large farm steading situated a short distance N.W. of Westquoy & about 1/4 a mile N.E. of Bachylis. Property of Mr Robert Wishart. |
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LOCH OF KIRBISTER |
Loch of Kirbister
Loch of Kirbister
Loch of Kirbister
Loch of Kirbister
Loch of Kirbister |
Mr John Wishart Westquoy Mr Robert Wishart Breck Mr William Gunn Bachylis
Statistical Account
Imperial Gazetteer |
107 |
A large sheet of fresh water extending from a short distance E. of Burnside on the North to within 1/2 a mile E. of the School in the South, property of C. Stewart Still Esqr. Orphir. |
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WESTQUOY |
Westquoy
Westquoy
Westquoy
Westquoy
Westquoy |
Mr John Wishart Westquoy Mr Robert Wishart Breck Mr William Gunn Bachylis
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory Almanac (1877)
Handbook to the Orkneys |
107 |
A large farm steading situated about 1/4 a mile E. of Newplace & about 1/4 a mile N.E. of Bachylis. property of Mr John Wishart. |
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OS1/23/14/28 |
HANNIBALE |
Hannibale
Hannibale
Hannibale |
Mr John Wishart Westquoy
B. Corner tenant
John Wishart mason Barebrecks |
107 |
A small croft situated about 10 chains N.W. of Newplace & about 1/2 a mile N.E. of Birdgar Hill. Property of Mr Robert Wishart Breck. |
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OS1/23/14/28 |
NEWHOUSE |
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse |
John Wishart Westquoy
John Wishart, Barebrecks |
107 |
A small croft situated about 1/4 a mile N.W. of Breck & about 1/4 a N.E. of Hannibla. Property of Mr John Wishart Westquoy. |
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OS1/23/14/28 |
NEWPLACE |
Newplace
Newpalce
Newplace |
Mr John sinclair Tenant
Mr Calder Estate Agent Shappinsay |
107 |
A small croft situated about 1/4 mile W. of Breck & about 10 chins N.W. of Bachylis. Property of Mr Robert Wishart, Breck. |
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OS1/23/14/28 |
THE SLACKIE |
The Slackie |
Mr John Wishart mason Barebrecks
Mr John Wishart Westquoy
Mr John Sinclair Newplace |
107 |
This name is given to a hollow situated at N. East of the Hill know as Burgir and about 1/2 mile S.W. from Westquoy. |
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OS1/23/14/29 |
BACHYLIS |
Bachylis
Bachylis
Bachylis |
Mr Thomas Wishart Barebrecks
Mr William Gunn Bachylis Mr Robert Wishart Breck |
107 |
A small croft situated a short distance N. of Barebrecks & about 10 chains S.E. of Moss, property as above. |
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OS1/23/14/29 |
BAREBRECKS |
Barebrecks
Barebrecks
Barebrecks |
Mr Thomas Wishart Barebrecks
Mr William Gunn Bachylis Mr Robert Wishart Breck |
107 |
A small farm situated about 1/4 mile N. of Akesley & about 1/8 mile N.W. of the School, property as above. |
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OS1/23/14/29 |
BURGIR |
Birdgar
Birdgar
Birdgar
Burgir
Burgir
Burgir |
Mr Thomas Wishart Barebrecks
Mr William Gunn Bachylis
Mr Robert Wishart Breck
Joshua Hay
James Short
John Robertson |
107 |
A hill feature situated about 1/2 mile N.W. of Askesley & about the same distance S.W. of Barebrecks. Property of Colonel Balfour Esqr. Shapinshay. |
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OS1/23/14/30 |
AKESLEY |
Akesley
Akesley
Akesley
Aigisley |
Mr Thomas Wishart Barebrecks
Mr William Gunn Bachylis
Mr Robert Wishart Breck
John McKay Hall of Clestron |
107 |
A small croft situated about 1/4 a mile south of Barebrecks & about the same distance west of the School. Property of Colonel Balfour Esqr. of Shapinshay. |
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OS1/23/14/30 |
SCHOOL [Kirbister] |
School
(Boys & Girls)
School
(Boys & Girls)
School
(Boys & Girls) |
New Statistical Account of Scotland
Mr William Slater Crya
Mr John Wishart Barebrecks |
107 |
This name is given to a mortification school in the district of Kirbister. It was founded and endowed to the amount of £700 by a Magnus Twatt. The above endowment is simply intended for the education of children whose parents are residing within the bounds of the district of Kirbister. The heirs of the above Magnus Twatt are endeavouring to have it disendowed as the education Act of parliament has built a school without the bounds of the afore mentioned district consequently this school must cease to exist. There is a good average attendance. |
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OS1/23/14/31 |
KIRBISTER MILL (Corn) |
Kirbister Milll (Corn) |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister Charles Still Esqr of Smoogro
George Frisken tenant |
107 |
A large and very substantial stone building, Second to none in the County as a water power corn mill, receives a plentiful supply of water during summer as well as winter from the Loch of Kirbister. Situated by the County road 6 miles from the town of Kirkwall, and 1/4 of a mile north of the head of Waukmill Bay, David Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie proprietor. |
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OS1/23/14/31 |
SCATINAN |
Scatinan |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister J.G.M. heddle of Hobbbister James Manson Twartquoy |
107 |
A small dwellinghouse situate on the west bank of the "Burn of Swortebig" about 1/2 mile north west of Hobbister House and about one mile north west of Kirbister Mill. The property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. of Hobbister. |
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OS1/23/14/31 |
UPPER GROUNDWATER |
Upper Groundwater |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister
Charles Still Esqr of Smoogro
John Robertson tenant |
107 |
Small farmhouses and outhouses, situate on the north east side of Loch Kirbister about one mile north by east of Kirbister Mill. The property of Charles Still Esqr of Smoogro. |
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OS1/23/14/32 |
BURN OF SWARTABACK |
Burn of Swortebig
Burn of Swartaback |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister
James Manson Twartquoy
John Robertson Upper Groundwater
Resubmitted |
107 |
Applies to a large stream having its course in several tributaries gathering a short distance south of the watershed of the Kellielang Hills. Flows in a south and westerly direction passes close by the dwelling house of "Scatinan" and falls into the Loch of Kirbister. |
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OS1/23/14/32 |
HARABRECK |
Harabreck |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister John Robertson Upper Groundwater
James Manson Twartquoy |
107 |
A low hill situate immediately east of the Loch of Kirbister 1/2 mile north east of Kirbister Mill and the same distance south of Upper Groundwater on the property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. of Hobbister. |
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OS1/23/14/33 |
HOBBISTER HOUSE |
Hobbister House |
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hobbister
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister
James Manson Twartquoy |
107 |
A large and very substantial building the manor House of the estate of Hobbister. Situated about 5 miles south west of Kirkwall and about 1 mile east of Kirbister Mill.J.G.M. Heddle Esqr tenant and proprietor. |
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OS1/23/14/33 |
SCHOOL [nr Kirbister Mill] |
School (Boys & Girls) |
Collected by Captain Day R.E. while finally examining the Plans of Orkney |
107 |
This building is situated on the N. side of the main road 26 chains E. of Kirbister Mill (corn). |
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OS1/23/14/35 |
LANGIE |
Langie
Langie
Langie
Langie |
Adam Wishart
Thomas Tait Langie
William Tait Quoyangry
Mr Calder Estate Agent Shapinsay. |
107 |
A croft house with offices attached a little to the south of South Clestran. the building is one storey, thatched and in medium repair. |
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OS1/23/14/35 |
SOUTH CLESTRON |
South Clestran
South Clestran
South Clertran
South Clestran
South Clestrain
South Clestran
South Clestran
South Clestron
South Clestron
South Clestron |
John Wishart South Clestrain
Peter Goudie Upper Sower
Adam Wishart Bruntland
General Usage
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Guide
Mr Calder Estate agent
Admiralty Chart
Imperial Gazetteer Map
Colonel Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie |
107 |
A substantial farm house with offices attached, situated about 3/4 mile south of Hall of Clestran. |
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OS1/23/14/35 |
UPPER SOWER |
Upper Sower
Upper Sower
Upper Sower
Upper Sower |
John Wishart
Peter Goudie
Adam Wishart
Mr Calder Estate Agent |
107 |
A small farm situated a little to the south west of South Clestran. The buildings are one storey, thatched and in good repair. |
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OS1/23/14/36 |
BRUNTLAND |
Bruntland
Bruntland
Bruntland |
Samuel Leask Adam Wishart Andrew Liddle Mr Calder Estate Agent |
107 |
This name applies to a croft house situated about 1/4 mile east of Langie and about the same distance south of Cornersquoy. The building is one storey, thatched, and in good repair. All names on this sheet are the property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie. |
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OS1/23/14/36 |
CORNERSQUOY |
Cornersquoy
Cornersquoy
Cornersquoy |
Samuel Leask Newfield
Adam Wishart Bruntland
Andrew Liddle Langwell
Mr Calder Estate Agent |
107 |
A farm house with offices situated about 1/2 mile to the east of South Clestran. The buildings are one storery, thatched, and in good repair. |
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OS1/23/14/36 |
NEWFIELD |
Newfield
Newfield
Newfield |
Samuel Leask Adam Wishart Andrew Liddle
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Guide Mr Calder Estate Agent |
107 |
This house is situated a little to the south of Cornersquoy. The building is one storey, thatched, and in good repair. |
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OS1/23/14/37 |
MOSSHALL |
Mosshall
Mosshall
Mosshall |
Samuel Leask Adam Wishart Andrew Liddle |
107 |
A croft house with offices situated a little to the south of Upper Quoys. The buildings are slated and in good repair.
Names on this page are the property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie. |
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OS1/23/14/37 |
UPPER QUOY |
Upper Quoy
Upper Quoy
Upper Quoy |
Samuel Leask Adam Wishart Andrew Liddle |
107 |
This house is situated a little to the east of Newfield and close to the public road from Orphir to Stromness. The building is one storey, thatched, and in good repair. |
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OS1/23/14/37 |
WATERSLAP |
Waterslap
Waterslap
Waterslap |
Samuel Leask Newfield Adam Wishart Bruntland Andrew Liddle Langwell |
107 |
This house is situated close to Bruntland. it is one storey, thatched, and in bad repair. |
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OS1/23/14/38 |
BUXA |
Buxa
Buxa
Buxa |
Peter Goudie Upper Sower
William Johnston Buxa
Peter Inkster Cott
Orkney & Shetalnd Guide |
107 |
A farm-house with offices situated about 1/2 mile south of Upper Sower. The buildings are one storey, and in good repair. Occupier & Proprietor William Johnston. |
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OS1/23/14/38 |
LANGWELL |
Langwell
Langwell
Langwell
Langwell
Langwell |
Samuel Leask Newfield Adam Wishart Bruntland Andrew Liddle Langwell
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Guiide
Mr Calder Estate Agent |
107 |
This name applies to a farmhouse with offices, situated about 1/4 mile east of Mosshall. The buildings are one storey, thatched and in good repair.
Proprietor Colonel Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie. |
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OS1/23/14/38 |
QUOYANGRY |
Quoyangry
Quoyangry
Quoyangry |
Adam Wishart Bruntland William Tait Quoyangry
Thomas Tait Langie
Mr Calder Estate Agent |
107 |
This crofthouse is situated a little to the south of Langie. It is one storey, thatched, and in good repair. It is the property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie. |
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OS1/23/14/39 |
CROMBRECK |
Crombreck
Crombreck
Crombreck |
Thomas Tait Culdigo
J. Wishart Crombreck
Peter Inkster Cott |
107 |
A farmhouse with offices situated about 1/4 mile south of Langwell. The buildings are one storey, thatched, and in good repair. Proprietor Mr Johnston. |
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OS1/23/14/39 |
GLENRAE |
Glenrae
Glenrae
Glenrae |
Samuel Leask Newfield Adam Wishart Bruntland Andrew Liddle Langwell |
107 |
This house is situated about 1/4 mile south-east of Langwell. The building is one storey, thatched, and in good repair. It is the property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie. |
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OS1/23/14/39 |
MYRES |
Myres
Myres
Myres |
Samuel Leask Adam Wishart Andrew Liddle |
107 |
This house is situated about 10 chains south of Glenrae. It is slated and in good repair. It is the property of Mr Johnston Orphir. |
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OS1/23/14/40 |
COTT |
Cott
Cott
Cott
Cott |
Thomas Tait Culdigo J. Wishart Crombreck Peter Inkster Cott
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
107 |
This farmhouse and offices are situated about 3/4 mile west of Culdigo. The buildings are one storey, thatched, and in good repair. Proprietor Mr Johnston. |
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OS1/23/14/40 |
CULDIGO |
Culdigo
Culdigo
Culdigo |
Thomas Tait Culdigo
J. Wishart Crombreck
Peter Inkster Cott |
107 |
A farmhouse with offices situated about 1/4 mile south east of Crombreck. The buildings are one storey, thatched, and in good repair. It is the property of Mrs Hiddleston. |
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OS1/23/14/40 |
LINGO |
lingoe
Lingoe
Lingoe
Lingo |
Mr A Kemp
Mr Johnston Gear
Rent Receipt
(adopted) |
107 |
This name is given to a small farm situated a short distance N. of Cott & about 1/2 mile distant east of Buxa it is thatched & in fair repair. |
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OS1/23/14/41 |
GRUF HILL |
Gruf Hill
Gruf Hill
Gruf Hill |
Benjamin Brass
Mr Manson
Joshua Hay |
107 |
Applies to an object similar to the above, and situated due east of the same on its N. slope there is a considerable tract of Peat Moss. |
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OS1/23/14/41 |
LINNA DALE |
Linna dale
Linna Dale
Linna dale |
Benjamin Brass Mr Manson
Mr John Wilson Linna Dale |
107 |
This name is given to a large hollow situated due south of the last described object. In its east end there are two small farm houses. Which are sometimes known by the same name. They are now occupied by one tenant. The dwellings are thatched & in bad repair the property of Mr Hay Midland Orphir. |
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OS1/23/14/42 |
EAST LINNA DALE |
East Linna Dale
East Linna dale
East Linna Dale |
Mr Benjamin Brass
Mr John Wilson
Mr Manson |
107 |
This name is given to a small hollow situated about 3/4 of a mile due N. of The Manse Orphir & immediately to the S. East base of Gruf Hill. The property of various proprietors. |
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OS1/23/14/42 |
RUSSAMIRE |
Russamire
Russamire
Russamire |
Mr James Short Tenant
Mr Benjamin Brass
Mr Johnston Goea |
107 |
This name is given to a good sized farm situated to the N.W. of the Free Church in the parish of Orphir the dwelling & offices & thatch are in bad repair. |
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OS1/23/14/43 |
CROOSTEATHS |
Croosteaths
Croosteaths
Croosteaths
Croosteaths
Croosteaths
Crooksteths |
Harry Gray, proprietor & occupier
John Robson Grays inn
William Slater Crya
General Usage
Peace's Almanac & Guide for Orkney & Shetland |
107 |
This name is given to a small farm in the parish of Orphir situated about 1/4 mile N.E. of the E. Manse in the same parish, the dwelling is thatched & in bad repair. |
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OS1/23/14/43 |
HILL OF DALE |
Hill of Dale
Hill of Dale
Hill of Dale |
Benjamin Brass
John Wilson
Mr Manson |
107 |
This name is given to a prominent hill situated sue N. of the E. Manse & due E. of Linna Dale. the property of various proprietors. |
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OS1/23/14/43 |
LINNADALE |
Linnadale
Linnadale
Linnadale |
John Wilson proprietor & occupier
Benjamin Brass
Mr Manson |
107 |
This name is given to a small farm situated N.E. of the E. Manse about 1/2 mile & at the S.E. of Linna Dale. This farm formerly formed part of the above dale but is now a separate property. |
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OS1/23/14/44 |
CROY HILL |
Croy Hill
Croy Hill
Croy Hill |
Benjamin Brass
Mr Wilson
Mr Manson |
107 |
This name is given to a small hill situated a short distance of the farm of Mires & at the West end of Linna Dale. |
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OS1/23/14/44 |
SCORRA DALE |
Scorra Dale
Scorra Dale
Scorra Dale |
Benjamin Brass Mr Wilson Mr Manson
Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland |
107 |
This name is given to a pass or hollow lying between the hills Hill of Midland & Hill of Dale an situated due west of The Manse, Orphir, about 1/2 mile it is also 9 1/2 miles from Kirkwall by the public road, which passes through it. |
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OS1/23/14/44 |
SCORRADALE |
Scorradale
Scorradale
Scorradale |
Benjamin Brass Mr Wilson Mr Manson Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland |
107 |
This name is given to a small farm reclaimed out of the west end of the above pass the welling is thatched & in bad repair. The property of Mrs Hiddleston Stromness. |
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OS1/23/14/45 |
BELLEVUE |
Belview
Belview
Belview
Bellevue |
Mr Manson, Tenant
Mr B. Brass
Mr J. Wilson
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
107 |
This name is given to a house [house] situated on the N. side of the public road which leads from Kirkwall to Stromness and nearly 1 mile S.W. of the Free Church. It is slated & in good repair. The property of Miss Walker, 26 Calton Hill Edinburgh. |
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OS1/23/14/45 |
CRYA |
Crya
Crya
Crya
Crya |
Mr William Slater occupier & proprietor
Mr John Wilson
Mr Benjamin Brass
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Guide 1878 |
107 |
This name is given to a small farm situated at the roadside which leads from Kirkwall to Stromness, & about 3/4 of a mile S.W. of the Free Church. The dwelling is slated & in fair repair. |
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OS1/23/14/45 |
SCHOOL [N of church] |
School
School
School |
Mr Watson, Teacher
Mr William Slater
Mr Manson |
107 |
This is a substantial building situated 1 mile S.W. from the Free Church & about 3/4 of a mile N. of the E. Church. There is an average attendance of 50 pupils. It is under the School
Board. It is the parish school. Was built in 1875. |
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OS1/23/14/46 |
GRAYSINN |
Graysinn
Graysinn
Graysinn |
Mr Robson Occupier & Proprietor
Mr William Slater
Mr Benjamin Brass
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Almanac & Guide 1878 |
107 |
This name is given to a small farm house situated about 3/4 of a mile N. of the E. Church & about 1/2 mile due west of the Free Church in the above Parish, it is slated and in fair repair. |
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OS1/23/14/47 |
FREE CHURCH [E of Graysinn] |
Free Church
Free Church
Free Church |
Mr Donaldson Mr Johnston Mr B. Brass |
107 |
This name is given to place of worship in connection with Free Church of Scotland. The Revd. Mr Omand officiates. It was built in the year 1846 (about) and has 300 sittings. It is slated & in fair repair. |
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OS1/23/14/47 |
MANSE [nr Free Church] |
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Mr Donaldson
Mr Johnston
Mr B. Brass |
107 |
This name is given to the Free Church Minister's residence. It is situated near to the Free Church& distance west of Kirkwall 8 miles by the Public Road. It is slated & in fair repair. |
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OS1/23/14/49 |
BURNHOUSE |
Burnhouse |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister
Angus Ballantine tenant |
107 |
Applies to a small farm situated about 1/4 mile N.W. of Lower Cornquoy and upwards of 1/2 mile N. of Swanbister House. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq. Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/49 |
CHINEGAR |
Chinegar |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister
Mr George Harvey proprietor & tenant
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
107 |
A small farm holding situated about 1/2 mile N. W. of Longbanks, and about 1/4 mile E. of Cot. The property of Mr George Harvey. |
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OS1/23/14/49 |
COTT |
Cot
ott |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro
James Johnston Esq Coubister
Mr Andrew Taylor tenant
Resubmitted |
107 |
Applies to a small farm situated about seventeen chains W. of Chinegar and about 7 chains N. of Gerra. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq. Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/50 |
BURN OF HEATHERQUOY |
Burn of Heatherquoy |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister
Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
A small stream rising about 1/8 mile N. of Lower Learquoy, and flowing in a S.E. direction to its confluence with Burn of Clumar, at a point 15 chains S. of Longbanks, and about 1/2 mile S.W. of Galaha. |
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OS1/23/14/50 |
LOWER LEARQUOY |
Lower Learquoy |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister
Mrs isabella Sclater tenant & proprietor |
107 |
Applies to a small farm holding situated about 15 chains S.E. of Chinegar and about 1/4 mile N.W. of Longbanks. The property of Mrs Isabella Sclater. |
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OS1/23/14/50 |
UPPER LEARQUOY |
Upper Learquoy |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister
Magnus Lennie tenant |
107 |
Applies to a small farm situated about 1/2 mile N.E. of Swanbister House and about 1/8 mile N.W. of Lower Learquoy.The property of Archer Fortescue Esq. Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/51 |
GERRA |
Gerra |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
The name applies to two small farms a very short distance apart situated about 1/2 mile N.W. of Swanbister House 1/4 mile E. of Blackburn Cottage. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq. of Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/51 |
POST OFFICE [nr Claypits] |
Post Office |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister
Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
A small sub office having communication with Kirkwall three times a week in winter and daily in summer, and with Longhope twice a week in winter and thrice a week in summer, situate about 3/8 mile W. of Longbanks, and about 1/4 mile E. of Claypits. |
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OS1/23/14/51 |
SUEZ |
Suez |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
A small crofter's dwelling situated about 1/3 mile N. of Schigibiet and about 1/8 mile S.W. of Gerra. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/52 |
BLACKBURN COTTAGE |
Blackburn Cottage |
Charles Stuart Still Esq. Smoogro James Johnston Esq. Coubister George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
Applies to a small dwelling house about 1/2 mile N.W. of Schigibist and about 1/4 mile S.W. of Cot. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq. Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/52 |
BURN OF SWANBISTER |
Burn of Swanbister |
Charles Stuart Still Esq. Smoogro James Johnston Esq. Coubister
George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
A large stream rising about 3/4 of a mile S.E. of Pomona Wart and flows in a southerly direction to within a short distance of Schigibick. When it turn off in a westerly course to its confluence with the Bay of Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/52 |
CLAYPITS |
Claypits |
Charles Stuart Still Esq. Smoogro
James Johnston Esq. Coubister
Mr Charles Lennie tenant |
107 |
Applies to a small farm with an extensive shop of general merchandize attached. Situated about 1/2 mile N.W. of Swanbister House and about 1/4 S.W. of Burnhouse. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq. of Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/53 |
SCHIGIBIST |
Schigibist |
Charles Stuart Still Esq. Smoogro James Johnston Esq. Coubister George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
This name applies to what was once a croft but now disused situate about 1/4 mile W. of Swanbister House and about 1 mile S.W. of Longbanks. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq. of Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/53 |
SWANBISTER |
Swanbister |
Charles Stuart Still Esq. Smoogro James Johnston Esq. Coubister George Harvey Chinegar
Handbook to the Orkneys
Statistical Account of Scotland |
107 |
A large agricultural district in the parish of Orphir bounded on the east by a portion of the Burn of Clumar, and farm of Longbanks on the north, and at a distance of about 1 1/4 miles by the Wart of Pomona, on the south & S.W. and at a short distance from Coubister, on the S.E. by Scapa Flow.
The property of Archer Fortescue Esq of Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/54 |
BURN OF CLUMAR |
Burn of Clumar |
Charles Stuart Still Esq. Smoogro James Johnston Esq. Coubister
Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
A large stream rising about 1/4 mile north of Burnhouse and flowing in a south and south east direction to its confluence with the sea about 1/4 mile south of Yarfa. |
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OS1/23/14/54 |
LONGBANKS |
Longbanks |
Charles Stuart Still Esq. Smoogro James Johnston Esq. Coubister
Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
A small farm situate about 3/8 mile N.E. of Swanbister House and about the same distance E. of Gerra. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/54 |
YARFA |
Yarfa |
Charles Stuart Still Esq. Smoogro James Johnston Esq. Coubister
Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
A large and commodious farm steading situate about 1/4 mile W. of Galaha, and about 1/2 mile N.E. of Swanbister House. The property of Charles Stuart Still Esq of Smoogro. |
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OS1/23/14/55 |
ARROWHEADS, STONE HAMMERS AND STONE AND FLINT IMPLAMENTS FOUND A.D. 1878 [Banequoy] |
(Arrowheads, Stone Hammers, and Stone and Flint Implements found here, A.D. 1878) |
Dr Charles Still Esqr of Smoogro James Johnston Esqr of Coubister George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
A few years ago - while the ground was undergoing improvement - a large number of stone and Flint implements oxen and deer horns of large size, and various articles belonging to a very remote period were found here, The earth to the depth of about 6 feet is of a fatty nature, and is used by the proprietor as manure for his land There are no human bones found among the mass, and Dr Still the proprietor, concludes it to have been a feasting place, or where it was customary to burn Sacrifice as all the stones and bones found have marks of fire on them, among the Articles found [continued on next page] |
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OS1/23/14/55 |
BANEQUOY |
Banequoy |
Dr Charles Still Esqr of Smoogro
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister
George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
Applies to a portion of ground about an acre in extent situate a few chains south west of Smoogro House and about 1/4 of a mile South East of the farm of Longbank. |
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Banequoy (continued) are great numbers of very diminutive clay pottery, Sling Stones, Arrow heads, and Small Stone hammers. In about the centre of the Spot the name applies to, was also found a beautiful well, built around with stone, and covered with a stone slab having a hole on its top long enough to admit a vessel the size of a tumbler. A great number of the things found can be seen at Smoogro House.
The property of Dr Charles Still Esqr. of Smoogro. |
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GALAHA |
Galaha |
Charles Stewart Still Esq Smoogro
James Johnstone Esqr. Coubister
Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
Applies to a small crofters dwelling situate about 1/2 mile E. of Longbanks and about 1/4 mile N.E. of Smoogro House. The property of Charles Stewart Still Esq. of Smoogro. |
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SMOOGRO HOUSE |
Smoogro House |
Charles Stewart Still Esq Smoogro
james Johnstone Esqr. Coubister
Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
107 |
A large and substantial building the residence of Dr Charles Still Esq. situate about 1 mile E. of Gerra, and about the same distance N.E. of Swanbister House. The property of Charles Stewart Still Esq. of Smoogro. |
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MILL BURN |
Mill Burn |
James Johnston Esq of Smoogro
Dr Charles Still Esq of Coubister
George Frisken Kirbister Mill |
107 |
A large stream having its source in the Loch of Kirbister, flows in a south and easterly direction crosses the pubic road at Kirbister Mill and falls into the sea at the Skaith, at the head of Waulkmill Bay. |
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SKAITH |
Skaith |
James Johnston Esq Coubister
George Frisken Kirbister Mill
James Manson Twartquoy |
107 |
A long tract of land consisting of rough pasture, and sand covered by the tide at ordinary Springs, is used as common pasture during neap tides Situated on the inner head of Waulkmill Bay about 1/4 of a mile south of Kirbister Mill. |
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WAULKMILL BAY |
Waulkmill Bay |
James Johnston Esq Coubister George Frisken Kirbister Mill James Manson Twartquoy
Colonel Balfour of Balfour |
107 |
A large bay of no great importance for its anchorage, extending from Crook on the south east to "Festrel" on the south west, its water is shallow and at spring tides almost ebbs dry. The bottom is composed principally of sand where shell-fish can be obtained in great numbers. The Bay probably derives its name from the fact of there being a waulk-mill built at the head thereof at one time. |
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OS1/23/14/60 |
DALE |
Dale |
Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro
James Johnston Esq of Coubister
Robert Watson tenant
Orkney & Shatland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
107 |
Small farm house and out houses situate about 1/4 of a mile N. east of Smoogro House and about 3/4 of a mile S. west of Kirbister Mill. Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro proprietor. |
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FORKERS GILL |
Forkers Gill |
James Johnston Esq of Coubister
James Manson Twartquoy
Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro |
107 |
Applies to a small crevice in the rock on the north east side of Waulkmill Bay about 1/2 mile South East of Kirbister Mill and immediately east of the Skaith. |
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HOBBISTER HILL |
Hobbister Hill |
James Johnston Esq of Coubister
Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro
James Manson Twartquoy |
107 |
A low hill situated about 1/2 mile east of Waulkmill Bay and about the same distance South of Hobbister House. The property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hobbister. |
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SMOOGRO |
Smoogro |
Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro
James Johnston Esq of Coubister
William Ballantine Outer Dyke-end |
107 |
A large agricultural district bounded on the east by the "Hill of Veness " on the north by the county road on the west by the Burn of Clumar. Dr Charles Still chief proprietor. |
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OS1/23/14/61 |
VE NESS |
Ve Ness |
Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister William Ballantine Outer Dyke-end
North Sea Pilot |
107 |
A large promontory situated on the south west side of Waulkmill Bay and is bounded on thee west by the district of Smoogro. Very probable the name is a corruption of Voe Ness from its close proximity to Waulkmill Bay which so much resembles the "Voes" in Shetland. |
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VENESS HILL |
Veness Hill |
Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister William Ballantine Outer Dyke-end |
107 |
A hill of considerable altitude situated on the South west side of Waulkmill Bay, and about 1/4 of a mile east of Outer Dale. The property of Dr Charles Still Esqr of Smoogro. |
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OUTER DALE |
Outer Dale |
Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister William Brass tenant |
107 |
Small farm house and outhouses situated about 1/8 of a mile south east of Dale and about the same distance north of Dyke-end. The property of Dr Charles Still Esqr. of Smoogro. |
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OUTER DYKE-END |
Outer Dyke-end |
Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister William Ballantine tenant |
107 |
Small farm house and outhouses situated a few chains south east of Dyke-end and about 3/8 of a mile south west of the summit of Veness Hill. The property of Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro. |
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Dyke-end Dyke-end Dr Charles Still Esqr of Smoogro Small farmhouse and out houses situated 1/8 of a mile south of Outer Dale and
James Johnston Esq of Coubister 1/4 of a mile south west of Veness Hill. The property of Dr charles Still Esq of
James Groundwater tenant Smoogro. |
OS1/23/14/63 |
CROOK |
Crook |
Dr Charles Still Esqr. of Smoogro
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister
James Manson Twartquoy |
107 |
A point forming the south east entrance into Waulkmill Bay and 1/4 of a mile north east of Festrel. |
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DYKE-END |
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FESTREL |
Festrel |
Dr Charles Still Esqr. of Smoogro James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy |
107 |
A point on coast and forming the south west boundary of Waulkmill Bay about 3/8 of a mile south east of Veness Hill. |
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HET |
Het |
Dr Charles Still Esqr. of Smoogro James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy |
107 |
Applies to high banks on coast situated 1/4 of a mile east of Crook and 1/2 mile south of Hobbister Hill. |
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BURREY BRAE |
Berry Brae |
Henry Louttit farmer Berryhill
James Logie farmer, Windbreck
Mrs Tait, Spots |
108 |
A large hill situate about 3/4 of a mile north west of Windbreck and the same distance west of Watermoss, Property of Thomas Leslie of Lesliedale. |
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The Above Names copied into name Book of Kirkwall & St Ola Parish. |
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UPPERTOWN |
Uppertown |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy
George Smith tenant |
108 |
Small farm situated 1/4 of a mile north west of Twartquoy and 3/4 of a mile north east of Hobbister House. J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Melsetter Proprietor. |
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OS1/23/14/69 |
BLACK BURN |
Black Burn |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Smith Uppertown |
108 |
A stream rising about 1/2 a mile north west of Midhouse and flows in a south and westerly direction and falls into the Dam of Hobbister farm. |
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HOBBISTER |
Hobbister |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hobbister James Manson Twartquoy
Handbook to the Orkneys
Imperial Gazetteer |
108 |
A district comprising the farm of Hobbister, Uppertown, Twartquoy and Little Twartquoy. Distant about 5 miles from Kirkwall and 3 from Orphir. J.G.M. Heddle of Melsetter proprietor. |
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TWARTQUOY |
Twartquoy |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson tenant
J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Hobbister |
108 |
Small farm in the district of Hobbister about 3/8 of a mile S. west of west Greenigo and about 3/4 of a mile south east of Hobbister House. J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Melsetter Proprietor. |
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OS1/23/14/70 |
LITTLE TWARTQUOY |
Little Twartquoy |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy John Grame tenant |
108 |
Small farm house situate immediately south of Twartquoy and 1/4 of a mile S. west of Greenigo. J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Melsetter Proprietor. |
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OS1/23/14/70 |
MID HOUSE |
Mid House |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy Robert Sinclair tenant |
108 |
Small farm situate 1/2 mile South west of Orion Cottage and immediately north of West Greenigo James Johnston Esqr. of Coubister proprietor. |
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WEST GREENIGO |
West Greenigo |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy Robert Sinclair tenant |
108 |
Small farm situate in the district of Greenigo immediately west of Midhouse and 1/4 of a mile north east of Twartquoy. J.G.M. Heddle Esqr. of Melsetter proprietor. |
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OS1/23/14/71 |
BURN OF GREENIGO |
Burn of Greenigo |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy Robert Sinclair Midhouse |
108 |
A stream rising about 1/4 of a mile south of Greenigo and flows in a south and easterly direction and falls into the sea at the "Salt Pan". |
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OS1/23/14/71 |
COAL HILL |
Coal Hill |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister
James Manson Twartquoy
Robert Sinclair Midhouse |
108 |
A small low hill situate about 1/4 of a mile south east of Greenigo a short distance South of the public road leading to Kirkwall Derived its name it is said, from the similarity of the fuel found there to coal. |
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GREENIGO |
Greenigo |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy Robert Sinclair Midhouse |
108 |
A small district comprising the farms of West Greenigo, Midhouse, Jackson Cottage & Orien Cottage Property of J.G.M. Heddle Esqr of Melsetter James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Walls Esqr Orien Cottage and Mrs Heddleston of Houton. |
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OS1/23/14/72 |
FERNDALE |
Ferndale
Ferndale
Ferndale
Ferndale |
J.A. Bruce Sheriff Clerk Kirkwall
James Shurie farmer Seafield
John Bews farmer Ferndale
John Walls Orien Cottage |
108 |
A small croft & dwellinghouse one story high and situated a few chains south west of Seafield and nearly 1/2 mile south of Upperfield. Property of John Walls Orien Cottage. |
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JACKSON COTTAGE |
Jackson Cottage |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister
James Manson Twartquoy
William Shearer tenant |
108 |
Small farm situated about 1/8 of a mile north E. of Midhouse and the same distance S. west of Orien Cottage. Property of Mrs Heddleston of Houton. |
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LINT BRAE |
Lint Brae |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy Robert Sinclair Midhouse |
108 |
A small low hill situated immediately south east of Twartquoy and 1/4 of a mile south west of Greenigo. |
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ORIEN COTTAGE |
Orien Cottage |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy James Walls tenant & proprietor |
108 |
A very substantial farm house & offices situate about 1/2 mile south of Upper Berryhill and 1/8 of a mile north E. of "Jackson Cottage" James Walls tenant and proprietor. |
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Note at foot of page:
Descriptive remarks of Ferndale copied from Name Book of Kirkwall & St Ola Parish. |
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BURN OF VAM |
Burn of Vam |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
A small stream rising about 1/2 a mile S. west of Twartquoy flows in a southerly direction and falls into the sea immediately west of Starabir. |
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OS1/23/14/73 |
GRIFFYELT |
Griffyelt |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
Applies to a low hill situated a short distance north of Scapa Flow its S. west end extending close to the Burn of Vam and extends north easterly to near the "Burn of Geenigo". |
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OS1/23/14/73 |
MOO CLIFF |
Moo Cliff |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
Applies to a bold cliff on coast situated 1/4 of a mile east of the Burn of Vam and about 1/8 of a mile west of "Spindle". |
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OS1/23/14/74 |
LOCHS OF GRIFFYELT |
Lochs of Griffyelt |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
Two small lochs situated 1/4 of a mile south of Twartquoy and about the same distance north of the "Cellars of Cony Geo". |
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OS1/23/14/74 |
SPINDLE |
Spindle |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
A small rocky creek about 1/8 of a mile east of "Roo Point" and immediately west of the "Cellars of Cony Geo". |
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OS1/23/14/74 |
STARABIR |
Starabir |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
A bold rocky cliff situated on the coast a short distance east of the "Burn of Vam" and immediately west of Moo Cliff. |
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OS1/23/14/75 |
CELLARS OF CONYGEO |
Cellars of Conygeo |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
Applies to two small caves of no importance situated immediately N. east of the Spindle and a short distance S. west of "Cony Geo". |
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OS1/23/14/75 |
CONY GEO |
Cony Geo |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
A large rocky creek situated on the north side of Scapa Flow 1/4 of a mile south east of the "Lochs of Griffyyelt" and a short distance west of Ebbcraig. |
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OS1/23/14/75 |
EBB CRAIG |
Ebb Craig |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
A low rock on coast where it is customary to fish situated immediately west of West Langapool and a short distance east of Cony Geo. |
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OS1/23/14/76 |
BAIN HA |
Bain Ha |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
A small creek situated immediately east of Little Cony Geo and about 1/8 of a mile S. west of East Langapool. |
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LITTLE CONY GEO |
Little Cony Geo |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
A small creek situated 1/8 of a mile N. east of West Langapool and immediately S. west of Bain Ha. |
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OS1/23/14/76 |
WEST LANGAPOOL |
West Langapool |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
Part of coast where it is customary for the people to fish sillock, situated a short distance east of Ebbcraig and 1/8 of a mile south west of Little Cony Geo. |
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EAST LANGAPOOL |
east Langapool |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
Part of coast where it is customary for the people to fish at, situated immediately west of "Salt Pan" and 1/8 of a mile N. east of Bain Ha. |
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ROO POINT |
Roo Point |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
A bold headland on the north side of Scapa Flow about 1/4 of a mile S. west of the Lochs of Griffyelt and immediately S. west of the Spindle. |
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OS1/23/14/77 |
SALT PAN |
Salt Pan |
James Johnston Esqr of Coubister James Manson Twartquoy George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
A large creek on the north side of Scapa Flow where tradition says Salt had at one time been manufactured. Situated 1/2 mile south of Greenigo and about 1/2 mile S. west of the Brough. |
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BROUGH [Birn of Greenigo] |
Brough
Brough
Brough |
James Johnston Esq of Coubister
James Hewison, Twartquoy
George Harvey Chinegar |
108 |
A bold peninsula rock on coast situated about 1/2 a mile north east of the Burn of Greenigo and immediately south west of boundary of the Parishes of Orphir, and Kirkwall & St Ola. |
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MOSS |
Moss
Moss
Moss |
Mr Pirie Tenant
Mr Halcrow
Mr Tait |
113 |
This name is given to a farm house occupied by the Tenant of the farm of Orakirk, both itself & offices are thatched & in bad repair. The property of Mr Johnston. |
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ORAKIRK |
Orakirk
Orakirk
Orakirk
Orakirk |
Mr Pirie
Mr Halcrow
Mr Tait
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Guide
orkney Rentals, 1497-1503, 1595, 1627, 1642, & 1739 |
113 |
This name is given to a good sized farm situated about 1 mile N.W. of the extreme S. point of Houton Head and about 5 miles south of the Bridge of Waith. It is thatched and in bad repair. |
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Site of CHAPEL [Orakirk] |
Site of
Chapel
site of Chapel |
Mr Pirie Mr Halcrow
Mr Tait |
113 |
This name is given to the place where a chapel stood at one time there is nothing remaining to shew its dimensions, Mr Halcrow the former tenant at Orakirk, remembers part of the walls to have stood at the place, but they have recently been removed for building purposes no information can be obtained as to its date of erection &c. |
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BLACKBRAES |
Blackbraes
Blackbraes
Blackbraes |
John Groundwater Scorridale
Mr Halcrow
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Guide &c |
113 |
This name is given to a good sized farm house situated in the district of Petertown & near its N. East corner it is thatched & in bad repair. |
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LOWER CULDIGO |
Lower Culdigo
Lower Culdigo
Lower Culdigo |
Mr J. Groundwater Scorridale Mr Halcrow
Mr Tait Workwell |
113 |
This name is given to an object similar to the above. It is a short distance to its east & in the district of Houton. |
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PETERTOWN |
Petertown
Petertown
Petertown |
Mr Wishart
Mr Tait
Mr Halcrow |
113 |
This name is given to a large arable district in the S.W. of the Parish of Orphir & about 1 mile N.W. of Houton Head. it is laid out into good sized farms. |
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WORKWELL |
Workwell
Workwell
Workwell
Workwell |
Mr John Wishart
Mr Tait
Mr Halcrow
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Guide |
113 |
This name is given to a good sized farm situated in the district of Petertown, and about 1 mile to the west of the manse the dwelling & offices are thatched & in bad repair. |
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BAY OF HOUTON |
Bay of Houton
Bay of Houton
Howton Bay
Houton Cove |
Stat. Account of Scotland
Mr Tait
Mr Robertson
Mr Halcrow
Admiralty Chart |
113 |
Is applied to a bay which is situated adjacent and to the south east of the district of Houton. |
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CORRYHOUSE |
Corryhouse |
Mr Tait Mr Robertson Mr Halcrow |
113 |
This name is given to a small croft house situated at the south W. of Midland Hill. It is also situated near the centre of the district of Houton, it is thatched and in bad repair. |
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PARK COTTAGE |
Park Cottage |
Mr Tait
Mr Robertson
Mr Halcrow |
113 |
This name is given to a small dwelling situated in the west of the district of Houton & about 3/4 of a mile N. of Houton Head It is thatched & in fair repair. |
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BRECK |
Breck |
Andrew Robertson
Mr Halcrow
Mr William Garriock Sealand
Orkney Rentals, 1595 |
113 |
Applies to a farm house in the S.W. of the district of Petertown & at the West corner of Houton. The dwelling is thatched & in bad repair. |
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HOUTON |
Houton |
Mr A. Robertson Mr Halcrow Mr Garriock
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory & Almanac (1877) |
113 |
This name is given to a large district in the S. of the parish of Orphir. It forms a large Headland in the S. of the above parish. In it there are a number of small farms. |
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SEALAND |
Sealand |
Mr A. Robertson Mr Halcrow Mr William Garriock |
113 |
This name applies to an object similar to the above & situated in the S.W. of the district of Houton. |
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CLOWLEY |
Clowley
Clowley
Clowley |
John Sinclair James Pirie George Frisken |
113 |
The name of a house and croft situated about the fourth of a mile to the north of Fleck, one storey high partly flag roofed and thatched and in fair repair with office houses detached. |
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FLECK |
Fleck
Fleck
Fleck
Fleck |
John Sinclair Quoy of Houton
James Pirie Westrow
George Frisken Inkster
Peace's Orkney & Shetland Guide |
113 |
This name applies to two houses and crofts and is situated to the west of Houth at a distance of about an eighth of a mile thatched and in bad repair, and have offices detached. |
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QUOY OF HOUTON |
Quoy of Houton
Quoy of Houton
Quoy of Houton |
John Sinclair James Pirie George Frisken |
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The name of a house and a fair sized farm and lies one eighth of a mile to the south of Fleck. the house is two storey high and slated, in fair repair with office houses detached. |
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HOUTH |
Houth
Houth
Houth
Houth
Houth
Houth
Houth |
John Sinclair James Pirie George Frisken
Mrs Heddleston Stromness
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory & Almanac (1877)
Handbook to the Orkneys
Orkney Rentals, 1642 |
113 |
This applies to a house and farm and is about the eighth of a mile to the west of Little Houth. The house is two storey high slated and in good repair and has got office houses detached all the places described on this sheet are the property of Mrs Isabella Heddleston. |
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LITTLE HOUTH |
Little Houth
Little Houth
Little Houth |
John Sinclair Quoy of Houton
James Pirie Westrow
George Frisken Inkster |
113 |
This name applies to a house situated about a quarter of a mile to the west of Sorpool and near the head of Houton Bay, It is one storey high, thatched and in good repair, and is the property of Mrs Isabella Heddleston, Stromness. |
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NEWS |
News
News
News |
John Sinclair James Pirie George Frisken |
113 |
The name of a house and croft about one fourth of north of Houth the house is thatched and in bad repair. |
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FEA |
Fea
Fea
Fea
Fea
Fea |
John Hay Mounthoolly James Norn Little Eastquoy John Sinclair Quoy of Houton
Handbook to the Orkneys
Orkney & Shetland Guide Directory, & Alamanc (1877) |
113 |
A small farm situated about 1/4 a mile N. of Sorpool & about 10 Chains West of Mossaquoy property as above. |
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HILL OF MIDLAND |
Hill of Midland
Hill of Midland
Hill of Midland |
John Hay Mounthoolly James Norn Little Eastquoy John Sinclair Quoy of Houton |
113 |
Applies to a hill feature situated about 1/4 a mile W. of Mounthoolly & about 1/4 a mile N. of Fea. property as above. |
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MOUNTHOOLY |
Mounthoolly
Mounthoolly
Mounthoolly |
John Hay Mounthoolly
James Norn Little Eastquoy
John Sinclair Quoy of Houton |
113 |
A small croft situated about 20 chains N.W. of Quoyclarks & about 15 chains S.W. of the Manse, property of Mrs Hiddleston Stromness |
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GRINDALLY |
Grindally
Grindally
Grindally |
Mr James Flett Farmer Mossaquoy
Mr James Clouston Fea
Mr Robert Hay Farmer Myre |
113 |
A farm house & steading situated about 10 chains S. of Quoyclerks & about 10 chains N.E. of Swartabreck property of Mrs Isabella Hiddleston Stromness. |
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QUOYCLARKS |
Quoyclerks
Quoyclerks
Quoyclerks |
Mr James Flett Farmer Mossaquoy Mr James Clouston Fea Mr Robert Hay Farmer Myre |
113 |
A small farm situated about 10 chains N. of Grindally & about 10 chains S.E. of Mounthooly property of Mr Johnston. |
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OS1/23/14/89 |
MIDLAND |
Midland
Midland
Midland
Midland |
John Hay James Norn John Sinclair
Orkney Rentals, 1627 & 1642 |
113 |
This name applies to a small district and is bounded on the east by orphir and on the west by Houton, property of Mrs Isabella Heddleston Stromness and Mr Johnston Gear. |
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OS1/23/14/89 |
UPPER GRINDALLY |
Upper Grindally
Upper Grindally
Upper Grindally
Upper Grindally |
John Hay Mounthoolly James Norn Little Eastquoy John Sinclair Quoy of Houton
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Alamanc (1877) |
113 |
A small farm and house about 2 chains W. by N. of Grindally thatched and in fair repair the property of Mrs Isabella Heddleston Stromnes |
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OS1/23/14/90 |
BU' OF ORPHIR |
Bu' of Orphir
Bu' of Orphir
Bu' of Orphir
the Bull |
James Pirie George Frisken James Baillie
Statistical Account |
113 |
This applies to a farm house and farm, and is situated about three quarters of a mile to the south east of Myre the house is two storey high slated and in good repair with office houses detached and is the property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour Castle. |
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OS1/23/14/90 |
WESTROW |
Westrow
Westrow
Westrow |
James Pirie Westroew
George Frisken Inkster
James Baillie Bu' of Orphir |
113 |
This applies to a small croft and house and is situated at between one eighth and one fourth of a mile to the south east of Quoyclerks, thatched and in fair repair. Proprietor Mr Johnston of Gear. |
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OS1/23/14/91 |
MANSE [parish, nr Mounthooly] |
Manse |
James Baillie
George Frisken
James Pirie |
113 |
This applies to the Established Church manse and is situated about an eighth of a mile to the north east of Mounthoolly It is being now a building and is the property of the Church of Scotland. |
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OS1/23/14/91 |
TUMULUS [NW of Bu' of Orphir] |
Tumulus |
Mr Baillie, Bu' of Orphir |
113 |
Applies to a green mound, which has not been excavated, but burnt stones have been found on it. It is situated 11 Chains N. by N.W. of Bu' of Orphir. |
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OS1/23/14/91 |
TUMULUS [W of Bu' of Orphir] |
Tumulus |
James Baillie
Bu' of Orphir
George Frisken
Inkster
James Pirie
Westrow |
113 |
This mound is situated a little to the west of the Bu' of Orphir in a ploughed field. It is ploughed over but can easily be distinguished from the rest of the field. |
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OS1/23/14/92 |
CIRCULAR CHURCH (Remains of) |
Circular Church
(Remains of)
Circular Church
(Remains of) |
Orkneyinga Saga
Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland |
113 |
The Church of Orphir is one of the few circular churches in Britain built in imitation of the church of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem. The crusades were the means of importing this form into the ecclesiastical architecture of the west. A few of these round churches remain in Denmark, and like those of England, they are mostly of the 12th century. All that remains of this interesting structure is merely the semicircular chancel and about 9 feet of the walls of the circular nave on either side.
Orkneyings Saga pages XCIII & XCIV. |
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OS1/23/14/92 |
ORPHIR [district] |
Orphir |
Mr James Baillie Bu' of Orphir
Mr Johnston Gear |
113 |
Applies to a district lying in the south of the Parish having the same name - It includes Swanbister House, Piggar, the Parish Church and the farmhouses of Bu' of Orphir & Gear. |
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OS1/23/14/93 |
GEAR |
Gear
Gear
Gear |
James Pirie
George Frisken
James Baillie |
113 |
This applies to a farm and house and lyes to the east of the Bu' of Orphir at a distance of about half a mile the house is two storey slated and in good repair with office houses detached. Mr Johnston is proprietor and occupier. |
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OS1/23/14/93 |
INKSTER |
Inkster
Inkster
Inkster
Inkster |
James Pirie George Frisken James Baillie |
113 |
A croft and house to the W. by N. of the Bu' of Orphir at a distance of about half a mile thatched and in fair repair with office houses detached proprietor Mr Johnston of Gear. |
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OS1/23/14/93 |
NELAND |
Neland
Neland
Neland |
James Pirie Westrow
George Frisken
Inkster
James Baillie
Bu' of Orphir |
113 |
This applies to a house and croft and is situated about the fourth of a mile to the north west of Bu' of Orphir. Thatched and in fair repair, proprietor Mr Johnston of Gear. |
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OS1/23/14/94 |
CHURCH [nr Gerwin] |
Church
Church |
James Pirie
George Frisken |
113 |
This applies to the parish Church of Orphir a plain substantial building, built in the year 1829 and is seated for 574 and roofed with Orkney slates. |
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OS1/23/14/94 |
GERWIN |
Gerwin
Gerwin
Gerwin
Gerwin |
James Pirie George Frisken
James Baillie
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Alamanc |
113 |
A house and croft one eighth of a mile west of Windbreck thatched and in good repair proprietor Andrew Wilson |
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OS1/23/14/94 |
WINDBRECK |
Windbreck
Windbreck
Windbreck
Windbreck |
James Pirie Westrow
George Frisken Inkster
James Baillie Bu' of Orphir
Orkney Rentals, 1595 |
113 |
This applies to a small croft and house situated half a mile W. by N. of Gear thatched and in bad repair the property of Mr Johnston of Gear. |
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OS1/23/14/95 |
MOSSAQUOY |
Mossaquoy
Mossaquoy
Mossaquoy
Mossaquoy |
Mr James Flett Farmer tenant
Mr James Hay Farmer Sorpool
Mr James Clouston Farmer Fea
Orkney Rentals, 1497-1503 |
113 |
A small farm situated about 15 chains S.W. of Grindally & about 10 chains N.W. of Swartabreck. Property of Mrs Isabella Heddleston Stromness |
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OS1/23/14/95 |
MYRE |
Myre
Myre
Myre
Myre
Myre |
Mr James Flett Farmer tenant Mr James Hay Farmer Sorpool Mr James Clouston farmer Fea
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac
Orkney Rentals, 1497-1503, 1595 & 1614 |
113 |
A small farm situated about 10 chains N. of Bay of Myre & about 1/4 a mile N.E. of Sorpool. Property as above.. |
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OS1/23/14/95 |
SWARTABRECK |
Swartabreck
Swartabreck
Swartabreck
Swartabreck |
Mr James Flett Farmer tenant Mr James Hay Farmer Sorpool Mr James Clouston farmer Fea Orkney Rentals, 1497-1503
Orkney Rentals 1595 |
113 |
A small croft situated about 10 chains N.W. of Myre & about 10 chains S.W. of Grindally. Property as above. |
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OS1/23/14/96 |
BAY OF MYRE |
Bay of Myre
Bay of Myre
Bay of Myre |
Mr James Hay Farmer Tenant Mr Robert Hay Farmer Myre Mr James Clouston Farmer Fea Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
113 |
A small bay extending from the point of Ness on the west to Head of Houton on the East. |
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OS1/23/14/96 |
HEAD OF BANKS |
Head of Banks |
Mr Baillie, Bu' of Orphir |
113 |
Applies to a point of land on the S. coast of the parish of Orphir, it forms the eastern side of the Bay of Myre, and about 1/4 of a mile S.W. of the Parish Church. |
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OS1/23/14/96 |
PARKHOUSE |
Parkhouse
Parkhouse
Parkhouse |
Mr James Hay Farmer Tenant Mr Robert Hay Farmer Myre Mr James Clouston Farmer Fea Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
113 |
A small farm situated about 10 chains S. of Sorpool & about 1/4 a mile S.W. of Bay of Myre. Property as above. |
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OS1/23/14/96 |
SORPOOL |
Sorpool
Sorpool
Sorpool
Sorpool |
Mr James Hay Farmer Tenant
Mr Robert Hay Farmer Myre
Mr James Clouston Farmer Fea
Orkney & Shetland Guide, Directory & Almanac (1877) |
113 |
A small farm situated about 1/4 mile south of Fea & about 10 chains N. of Parkhouse. Property of Mrs Isabella Hiddleston Stromness |
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OS1/23/14/97 |
FIDGE |
Fidge |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
Applies to a large tract of rough pasture land at one time subject to inundations at high tides lying about 1/2 mile N.E. of district of Hangaback and a little over 1/2 mile S.W. of Schigibist. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/97 |
PIGGAR |
Piggar |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro
James Johnston Esq Coubister
Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
This name applies to what formerly was a small farm steading, the houses of which are now used by the proprietor for the accommodation of surplice [side note "probably surplus"] livestock. Situate about 1/3 mile S.W. of Swanbister House and about 1/2 mile N. of district of Hangaback. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/97 |
SWANBISTER BAY |
Swanbister Bay |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
A large and commodious bay extending from Toyness Point on the south to about 1/2 mile due south of Longbanks. |
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OS1/23/14/98 |
SWANBISTER HOUSE |
Swanbister House |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
The mansion and residence of Archer Fortescue Esq it is a large and commodious structure of modern architecture and tastefully laid out ornamental gardens, also well enclosed and extensive kitchen garden attached. Situate about 1 mile S.W. of Smoogro and about 1/2 mile S.W. of Post Office. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq of Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/98 |
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Eus Eus Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar
This name applies to a brakush water loch of about 3/4 acre in extent subject to the flux and reflux of every tide. Situate about 1/2 mile S. of Swanbister House, and about 1/4 mile S. E. of Piggar. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq of Swanbister. |
OS1/23/14/99 |
BURIAL GROUND [Swanbister House] |
Burial Ground |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
Applies to a small portion of ground pointed out as the site of an ancient chapel and graveyard in the vicinity of which numerous human bones have been found, all particulars as to the time it had existed either by tradition on in history are silent. Situate about 15 chains S.E. of Swanbister House, and immediately W. of Site of Earl's Palace, on the property of Archer Fortescue Esq. of Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/99 |
EARL'S PALACE (Site of) |
Earl's Palace
(site of) |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
Applies to an elevated green mound situated on a beautiful elevation at the inner head of the Bay of Swanbister House. Is believed in the locality to be the site of the palace of the Earls. Probably the residence of Earl Paul see Orkneyinga Saga page 92. |
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OS1/23/14/99 |
Site of CHAPEL [Swanbister House] |
Site of Chapel |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister
Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
Applies to a small portion of ground pointed out as the site of an ancient chapel and graveyard in the vicinity of which numerous human bones have been found, all particulars as to the time it had existed either by tradition on in history are silent.
Situate about 15 chains S.E. of Swanbister House, and immediately W. of Site of Earl's Palace, on the property of Archer Fortescue Esq. of Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/100 |
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Earls palace (supposed site of) continued
of Orkney and used as such in tenth and eleventh century, from a small portion which has been excavated a few years ago signs of building can be seen.
In this palace took place the fatal tragedy so well known by the title The tale of "the poisioned shirt". Earl harald was slain by putting on a poisoned shirt which his mother Helga and her sister Frakork had prepared for his brother Paul. (Orkneyinga Saga pages XXXV and 71-72)
This castle I also believe to be the one referred to as inhabited by Earl Paul where Swein killed Swein see Saga pages 92-95.
Francis J Day R.E. |
OS1/23/14/101 |
BELLNORY |
Bellnory |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
Applies to a bold and precipitous part of the coast situated about 1/2 mile westward along the coast from Dayness Point and about 1/3 mile E. of Hangaback. |
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OS1/23/14/101 |
SMOOGRO SKERRY |
Smoogro Skerry |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
Applies to a low water skerry situated about 1 mile E. of Swanbister House and about 1/2 mile S. of Yarfa. |
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OS1/23/14/101 |
TOY NESS |
Toy Ness |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro
James Johnston Esq Coubister
Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
This name applies to a low headland. Situated about 3/8 mile S.E. of Piggar and about the same distance S.W. of Yarfa. The property of Archer Fortescue Swanbister |
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OS1/23/14/102 |
BURN OF FIDGE |
Burn of Fidge |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar |
113 |
Applies to aa broad sluggish stream, taking its name from a tract of flat rough pasture through which it flows, as described. Situate about 1/3 mile due W. of Toyness Point and about 3/8 mile S. of Swanbister House. The property of Archer Fortescue Esq Swanbister. |
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OS1/23/14/102 |
HANGABACK |
Hangaback |
Charles Stuart Still Esq Smoogro James Johnston Esq Coubister Mr George Harvey Chinegar
Orkney Rentals, 1595 & 1614 |
113 |
This name applies to a small district in which are several small crofts. Situated about 1/2 mile S.E. of Orphir House, and about 1 mile S.W. of Swanbister House. The property of James Johnston Esq Coubister. |
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OS1/23/14/103 |
HA |
Ha |
Charles Stuart Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister
John Smith tenant |
113 |
Small farm situate immediately north east of Point and about two chains west of Muirhouse. The property of Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro. |
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OS1/23/14/103 |
MUIRHOUSE |
Muirhouse |
Charles Stuart Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister John Thomson tenant |
113 |
Small farm house situate immediately east of Ha' and about 3/4 mile south east of Smoogro House. The property of Dr Charles Still Esqr of Smoogro. |
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OS1/23/14/103 |
POINT |
Point |
Charles Stuart Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister John Smith tenant |
113 |
Small farm house situate about 1/2 a mile south of Smoogro House and immediately west of Ha. The property of Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro. |
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OS1/23/14/104 |
LASH |
Lash |
Charles Stuart Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister John Smith tenant Point |
113 |
A small farm house situated immediately east of "Valley". The property of Dr Charles Still Esqr of Smoogro. |
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OS1/23/14/104 |
THE LASH |
Lash
The Lash |
Charles Stuart Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister John Smith tenant Point
Adopted |
113 |
Applies to as portion of Low water rocks, Situated immediately south of "Lash" and a short distance S. west of "Scarratin". |
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OS1/23/14/104 |
VALLEY |
Valley |
Charles Stuart Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister John Smith tenant Point |
113 |
Small farm house situate immediately south of Muirhouse and a few chains west of Lash. The property of Dr Charles Still Esq of Smoogro. |
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OS1/23/14/105 |
COPLAND CLEVIE |
Copland Clevie |
Charles Stuart Still Esq of Smoogro James Johnston Esq of Coubister John Smith tenant Point |
113 |
Applies to a high cliff on coast situate about 1/8 of a mile N.E. of Muirhouse. |
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OS1/23/14/105 |
SCARRATIN |
Scarratin |
Charles Stuart Still Esq of Smoogro
John Smith tenant Point
James Johnston Esq of Coubister |
113 |
A long narrow Point of Low water situated a few chains north east of the Lash and immediately south of Copland Clevie. |
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OS1/23/14/106 |
SCAPA FLOW |
Scapa Flow
Scapa Flow
Scapa Flow |
North Sea Pilot, Orkney & Shetland 1876
Johnston's Map of Orkney Islands
Philip's County Atlas of Scotland |
113 |
Scapa Flow is a small inland sea, enclosed by Mainland to the northeast and north, Hoy westwards, Flotta and South Ronaldshay to the south, and by Burra upon the south-east side. |
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OS1/23/14/107 |
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. |
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OS1/23/14/107 |
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. |
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OS1/23/14/107 |
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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Bring Deeps Bring Deeps For Authorities & Descriptive Remarks, Vide 1/2500 Name Book of Hoy & Graemsay |
OS1/23/14/109 |
MIDLAND NESS |
The Ness
The Ness
The Ness
Midland Ness |
Mr John Brass farmer Ness
Mr John Mghiaa Farmer Parkhouse
Mr James Hay Farmer Sorpool
Resubmitted |
113 |
Applies to a Point of land bounded on the East of the Bay of Myre & on the west by Houton Bay, situated about 3/4 of a mile East of Houton Head. Property of Mrs Isabella Heddleston, Stromnes |
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OS1/23/14/109 |
NESS |
Ness
Ness
Ness |
John Hay Mounthoolly
James Norn Little Eastaquoy
John Sinclair Quoy of Houton |
113 |
Applies to a house ad croft situated about 10 chains to the south of Parkhouse, thatched and in fair repair property as above. |
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OS1/23/14/111 |
BER OF TWITHA |
Bar of Twitha
Bar of Twitha
Bar of Twitha
Ber of Twitha |
J.G.M. Heddle Esquire of Hoy
Mr J. Laughton, Clerk, Melsetter
Mr George Smith, farmer, Muckle House
Resubmitted |
113 |
Applies to a rocky point situated at the north easterly extremity of Cava Island and about half a mile due north of North House and 3/4 mile north west of Point of Puberry. |
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OS1/23/14/113 |
BARREL OF BUTTER |
Carlin Skerry
Barrel of Butter
Barrel of Butter
Barrel of Butter
Barrel of Butter or Carlin Skerry
Barrel of Butter
Barrel of Butter
Barrel of Butter
Barrel of Butter |
J.G. Heddle Esqr of Hoy
Mr George Sutherland Inspector of Poor
Mr Arthur Swanson Longhope
Mr J. Johnston, Innkeeper, Longhope
North Sea Pilot
Admiralty Chart
Statistical Account
Imperial Gazetteer
Johnston's Map of Orkney |
113 |
This name applies to a high water rock, upon the top of which there is a Beacon in connection with the navigation of Scapa Flow. There is but a small portion of this rock visible at high-water but a considerable portion of rock is laid bare at low-water. The rock is chiefly sandstone. It is situated in Scapa Flow. Property of J.G. Moodie Heddle of Melsetter. |
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OS1/23/14/115 |
CALF OF CAVA |
Calf of Cava
Calf of Cava
Calf of Cava |
J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy
Mr J Laughton Melsetter
Mr George Smith, farmer, Muckle House |
113 |
Applies to a part of the north end of the island of Cava, forming what may be termed a peninsula, and situated about half a mile north of North House. The property of J.G. Heddle Esq of Hoy. |
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OS1/23/14/115 |
NORTH HOUSE |
North House
North House
North House |
J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy Melsetter Mr George Smith, farmer, Muckle House |
113 |
Applies to a small farm house situated about 1/4 mile north of Muckle House. The property of J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy. |
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OS1/23/14/115 |
THE AYRE |
The Ayre
The Ayre
The Ayre |
J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy Mr J Laughton Melsetter Mr George Smith, farmer, Muckle House |
113 |
Applies to a narrow neck of land which forms a peninsula of the north end of the island of Cava, and about half a mile north of North House. The property of J.G. Heddle Esq. of Hoy. |
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OS1/23/14/116 |
MUCKLE HOUSE |
Muckle House
Muckle House
Muckle House |
J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy Mr J Laughton Clerk Melsetter Mr George Smith, occupant |
113 |
Applies to a small farm house situated about 1/4 mile north west of South House and about the same distance south east of North House. The property of J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy. |
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SOUTH HOUSE |
South House
South House
South House |
J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy Mr J Laughton Melsetter
Mr George Smith, Muckle House |
113 |
Applies to a farm house situated near the southern extremity of Cava island and nearly 1/4 mile south east of Muckle House. The property of J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy. |
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OS1/23/14/116 |
TAING HEAD |
Taing Head
Taing Head
Taing Head |
J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy Mr J Laughton Melsetter Mr George Smith, Muckle House |
113 |
Applies to a rocky point situated on the west coast of Cava and lies a few chains south west of Muckle House. |
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OS1/23/14/117 |
CAVA |
Cava
Cava
Cava
Cava
Cava
Cava
Cava
Cava
Cava |
J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy Mr J Laughton Clerk Melsetter Mr G. Sutherland, Inspector of Poor
Johnstons Map of Orkney
Handbook to Orkney
Admiralty Chart
Imperial Gazetteer
North Sea Pilot
Stat. a/c of Scotland |
113 |
Applies to an island in the Parish of Orphir about one mile in length and tapering from half a mile in breadth at the south end to a narrow point in the north. About 2/3 of it is under cultivation. It is the property of J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy. |
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OS1/23/14/118 |
MOI GEO |
Moy Goe
Moy Goe
Moy Goe
Moi Geo |
J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy Mr J Laughton Clerk Melsetter Mr George Smith, farmer, Muckle House
Resubmitted |
113 |
Applies to a creek situated on the east coast of Cava, and about half a mile east of South House and a few chains north of Point of Puberry. |
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POINT OF THE WARD |
Point of the Warth
Point of the Warth
Point of the Warth
Point of the Ward |
J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy Mr J Laughton Melsetter Mr George Smith, Muckle House
Resubmitted |
113 |
Applies to the south western point of Cava island about 1/4 mile south of South House and nearly 3/4 mile south west of Point of Puberry. |
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OS1/23/14/118 |
POINT OF TUBERRY |
Point of Tuberry
Point of Tuberry
Point of Tuberry |
J.G. Heddle Esquire of Hoy Mr J Laughton Melsetter
Mr George Smith, Muckle House |
113 |
Applies to a small rocky point situated on the south eastern extremity of Cava island and about half a mile east of South House immediately south of Moy Goe. |
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Proprietors Names
Colonel Balfour, Balfour Castle, Shapinsay, By Kirkwall, Orkney.
J.G.M. Heddle Esq Melsetter, Walls, By Kirkwall, Orkney.
G.S. Still Esq. Smoogro, Orphir, By Kirkwall, Orkney.
Archer Fortescue Esq. Swanbister, Orphir, By Kirkwall, Orkney.
Mrs Isa Heddleston, Stromness, Orkney.
O.S.O. Francis Day
Norwich Captain R.E.
29th June 1880 |
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NAME BOOK
of the Parish of
ORPHIR
ORKNEY |
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Akesley-- 30
Bachylis -- 29
Bain Ha -- 76
Banequoy (Arrowheads, Stone Hammers and Stone & Flint implements found A.D.1878 -- 55
Barebrecks -- 29
Barrel of Butter -- 113
Bay of Houton -- 83
Bay of Myre -- 96
Bellevue -- 45
Bellnory -- 101
Ber of Twitha -- 111
Blackbraes -- 82
Black Burn -- 69
Blackburn Cottage -- 52
Breck -- 27
Breck -- 84
Bring Deeps -- 108
Brough -- 79
Brown Hill -- 11
Bruntland -- 36
Bu' of Orphir -- 90
Burgir -- 23
Burgir -- 29
Burial Ground -- 99
Bur Lee -- 23
Burnhouse -- 49
Burn of Burlee -- 19
Burn of Clumar -- 54
Burn of Drumie -- 25
Burn of Eferadale -- 11
Burn of Fidge -- 102
Burn of Greenigo -- 71
Burn of Heatherquoy -- 50
Burn of Russ -- 25
Burn of Swanbister -- 52
Burn of Swartabreck -- 32
Burn of Westquoy -- 26
Burn of Vam -- 73
Burnside -- 15
Burrey Brae -- 65
Buxa -- 38
Calf of Cava -- 115
Castle (Site of) -- 5
Cava -- 117 |
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Cellars of Conygeo -- 75
Chapel, site of -- 81
Chapel, site of -- 99
Chinegar -- 49
Church -- 94
Circular Church (Remains of) -- 92
Claybrae -- 13
Claypits -- 52
Clestron -- 19
Clestron Sound -- 6
Coal Hill -- 71
Cony Geo -- 75
Cooick -- 18
Copland Clevie -- 105
Cornersquoy -- 36
Corryhouse -- 83
Cott -- 40
Cott -- 49
Crombreck -- 39
Crook -- 63
Croosteaths -- 43
Croy Hill -- 44
Crya -- 45
Clowley -- 85
Culdigo -- 40
Cupwilla -- 12
Cupwilla Burn -- 12
Dale -- 60
Dale of Oback -- 8
Dara Ber -- 3
Dyke End -- 63
Earl's Palace -- 99
East Langapool -- 77
East Linna Dale -- 42
Ebb Craig -- 75
Efera Dale -- 21
Eus -- 98
Fea -- 13
Fea -- 87
Ferndale -- 72
Festrel -- 63
Fidge -- 97
Fleck -- 85
Forkers Gill -- 60
Free Church -- 47 |
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Galha -- 57
Gear -- 93
Gerra -- 51
Gerwin -- 94
Glenrae -- 39
Graysinn -- 46
Greenigo -- 71
Griffyelt -- 73
Grindally -- 88
Groundwater -- 17
Gruf Hill -- 41
Ha -- 103
Hackla -- 21
Hall of Clestron -- 20
Hangaback -- 102
Hannibale -- 28
Harabreck -- 32
Head of Banks -- 96
Het -- 63
Hillhouse -- 20
Hill of Dale -- 43
Hill of Lyradale -- 9
Hill of Midland -- 87
Hobbister -- 69
Hobbister Hill -- 60
Hobbister House -- 33
Holm of Houton -- 107
Houth -- 86
Houton -- 84
Houton Head -- 107
Houtonhead -- 107
Inkster -- 93
Jackson Cottage -- 72
Jennyval -- 8
Keelylang Hill -- [no page number]
Kebrow -- 7
Kirbister Mill (corn)-- 31
Kirbister -- 26
Kirkshed site of chapel -- 18
Langie -- 35
Langwell -- 38
Lash -- 104
Lingo -- 40
Linna Dale -- 41
Linnadale -- 40 |
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Lint Brae -- 72
Little Cony Geo -- 76
Little Houth -- 86
Little Twartquoy -- 70
Lochs of Griffyelts -- 74
Loch of Kirbister -- 27
Longbanks -- 54
Lower Culdigo -- 82
Lower Learquoy -- 50
Lower Scows -- 14
Lower Scows -- 6
Manse -- 47
Manse -- 91
Meadow of Burgir -- 25
Meadow of Hackla -- 25
Mid Hill -- 12
Mid House -- 70
Midland -- 89
Midland Ness -- 109
Mill Burn -- 59
Millhouse -- 6
Moi Geo -- 118
Moo Cliff -- 73
Moo Taing -- 3
Moss --- 81
Mossaquoy-- 95
Mosshall -- 37
Mounthoolly -- 87
Muckle House -- 116
Muirhouse -- 103
Myre -- 95
Myres -- 39
Naversdale -- 16
Nearhouse Hill -- 15
Neland -- 93
Ness -- 109
Nether Groundwater -- 18
Newfield -- 36
Newplace -- 28
Newhouse -- 28
News -- 86
North House -- 115
Oback -- 7 |
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Orakirk -- 81
Orien Cottage -- 72
Orphir -- 1
Orphir -- 92
Outer Dale -- 62
Outer Dyke-end -- 62
Park Cottage -- 80
Parkhouse -- 96
Petertown -- 82
Piggar -- 97
Point -- 103
Post Office -- 51
Point of the Ward -- 118
Point of Suberry -- 118
Proprietors Names -- 119
Queathamo -- 20
Quininea -- 26
Quoyangry -- 38
Quoyclarks -- 88
Quoy of Houton -- 85
Rams Dale -- 24
Roo Point -- 77
Russamire -- 42
Sailhouse Bay -- 4
Salt Pan -- 77
Scapa Flow -- 106
Scarratin -- 105
Scatinan -- 31
Schigibist -- 53
School (Boys & Girls) -- 30
School (Boys & Girls) -- 33
School (Boys & Girls) -- 45
Scorra Dale -- 44
Scorradale -- 44
Scows -- 14
Sealand -- 84
Skaillbister -- 16
Skaill -- 8
Skaith -- 59
Skerries of Clestron -- 4
Smoogro -- 61
Smoogro House -- 57
Smoogro Skerry -- 101
Sorpool -- 96
South Clestron -- 35 |
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South House -- 116
Spindle -- 74
Standing Stone -- 4
Starabir -- 74
Suez -- 51
Swanbister -- 53
Swanbister Bay -- 97
Swanbister House -- 98
Swartabreck -- 95
Taing Head -- 116
The Ayre -- 115
The Dale -- 20
The Lash -- 104
The Slackie -- 28
Toy Ness -- 101
Tumuli -- 15
Tumuli -- 17
Tumulus -- 17
Tumulus -- 91
Tumulus -- 91
Tuskerbister -- 7
Twartquoy -- 69
Upper Grindally -- 89
Upper Groundwater -- 31
Upper Learquoy -- 50
Upper Quoy -- 37
Upper Scows -- 14
Upper Sower -- 35
Uppertown -- 68
Valley -- 104
Ve Ness -- 61
Veness Hill -- 61
Ward Hill -- 21
Waterslap -- 16
Waterslap -- 37
Waulkmill Bay -- 59
West Greenigo -- 70
Westrow -- 90
West Langapool -- 76
Westquoy -- 27
Windbreck -- 94
Workwell -- 82
Yarfa -- 54 |
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