OS1/23/18/50
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETTLE GEO | Nettly Goe Nettly Goe Nettly Goe Nettle Geo |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank James Sketheway, Fisherman, Haughland William Work Farmer, Gostin Resubmitted |
097 | A landing place for small Boats on the east coast of Shapinsay south of South Geo of Geo-stane and south east of North-hill |
| VEANTROW | 097 | |||
| YEANTROW BAY | Viantroe Bay Viantroe Bay Viantroe Bay Veantrow Bay |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank James Sketheway, Fisherman, Haughland John Reid, Postmaster, Balfour Col, [Colonel] Balfour, Balfour Castle |
097 | A large bay on the north side of the island of Shapinsay, between Galt Ness on the west & Holm Taing on the east: it affords good anchorage and shelter for vessels. |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of Shapinsay Island of Shapinsay OrkneySigned John Durran Sapper R.E.
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