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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EYNHALLOW SOUND | Enhallow Sound Eynhallow |
Mr. John Lea. Mr. D. Brown. Rev. A. Macgregor Rose. Imperial Gazetteer. Statistical Account . Admiralty Chart. Col. Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie. |
089; 090 | This name applies to a channel situated between Burgar & Enhallow Island "Eynhallow Sound" separating the island of Rowsa from Mainland is 7 miles long and 3/4 mile wise at its narrowest part. The islands Rowsa and Wyre are upon its northeast side; Mainland is to the southwest; the small island Eynhallow lies a little within the entrance and near to mid-channel; while the island of Gairsay terminated the sound and divides it from Widefirth. North Sea Pilot |
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Muriel Rousay
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