OS1/23/18/20
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYRE OF VASA | Ayre of Vasa | Major Calder, Factor, Shapinshay William Bews, farmer, Parkhall Thos. Leighton, farmer, Furrowend | 096 | Applies to the strait or channel between Vasa Point & Skerry of Vasa, on the west coast of Shapinsay about 2 miles N.N.W. from Balfour. The tides are very rapid here and dangerous for navigation of small craft. |
| VASA POINT | Vasa Point | Major Calder, Factor, Shapinshay William Bews, farmer, Parkhall Thos. Leighton, farmer, Furrowend | 096 | Applies to a point at the S. end of Bay of Furrowend on the east coast of Shapinsay about 2 miles N.N.W. from Balfour. |
| VASA WATER | Vasa Water | Major Calder, Factor, Shapinshay William Bews, farmer, Parkhall Thos. Leighton, farmer, Furrowend | 096 | Applies to a large pond of fresh water immediately close to the sea at Vasa Point on the Coast of Shapinsay about 2 miles N.N.W. of Balfour. |
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Parish of Shapinsay Shapinsay OrkneySigned: P. Dougherty 2nd. Corpl. [Corporal] R.E.
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