OS1/23/18/98
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALFOUR | Balfour Balfour Balfour |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank William Bews, Farmer, Parkhall John Reid, Fishcurer, Balfour | 102 | A small Village, situated on the S. end of the Island of Shapinsay, and about 4 miles N. of Kirkwall, with which there is daily communication, by means of a Smack leaving Shapinsay at 10 O'Clock in the morning and returning from Kirkwall every afternoon weather permitting. The Village contains a Post Office, and a few small shops, with a good stone pier. The property of Colonel David Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie. |
| BERWATTI | Bare Wattie Bare Wattie Bare Wattie Berwatti |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank William Bews, Farmer, Parkhall John Reid, Fishcurer, Balfour Resubmitted |
102 | A point of flat rocks, at Point of Dishan, 1/4 mile S.E. of Balfour Castle and the same distance S. of Balfour Village |
| THE REEF | The Reef The Reef The Reef |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank William Bews, Farmer, Parkhall John Reid, Fishcurer, Balfour | 102 | A ledge of flat rocks which nearly connects Shapinsay with the adjacent island of Helliar Holm, situated 1/4 mile S of Ellwickbank and 1/2 mile S.E. of Balfour Village. |
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Parish of Shapinsay Island of Shapinsay OrkneySigned W.J. Poole C/A
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