OS1/23/16/72

  1. Records
  2. Ordnance Survey Name Books
  3. Orkney OS Name Books, 1879-1880
  4. Orkney, Volume 16
  5. OS1/23/16/72
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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BRAE OF THE PITS Brae of the Pits John Craigie, Wasbister.
John Craigie, Hullion.
Frances Tocher, Frotoft.		 085 This name applies to a small knowe covered with heathery pasture, situate 26 chains N. from Tower of Loomashun & 20 chains N.W. from "Erne Tower".
NETHER BOW Netherbow John Craigie, Wasbister.
John Craigie, Hullion.
Frances Tocher, Frotoft.		 085 Applies to a hollow striped with portions of rough pasture situate 19 chains N. from "Erne Tower" & 10 chains N.E. from "Brae of the Pits" & 18 chains N.W. from Tower of Loomashun.

  Transcribers who have contributed to this page.

Muriel Rousay

  Location information for this page.

Orkney County, Rousay And Egilsay Parish

  Linked mapsheets.

Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Orkney, Sheet Lxxxv Ordnance Survey Six-inch To The Mile, Orkney, Sheet Lxxxv