OS1/23/18/99
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELLIAR HOLM | Ellier Holm Ellier Holm Ellier Holm Hellyar Holm Helliar Holm |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank William Bews, Farmer, Parkhall John Reid, Fishcurer, Balfour North Sea Pilot Resubmitted |
102 | A large island, lying a short distance off the S. end of Shapinsay, 1/2 mile S.E. of the Village of Balfour, and about the same distance S.E. of Ellwickbank, It is in the parish of Shapinsay, and on the property of Colonel David Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie "Helliar Holm is a small green islet,with a barrow and pile on its Summit and a ledge dry at half tide, Connects its north east end with Shapinsha. Helliar Holm Covers in Ellwick a nearly Circular and secure little bay" North Sea Pilot |
| HOLM SOUND | Holm Sound Holm Sound Holm Sound |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank William Bews, Farmer, Parkhall John Reid, Fishcurer, Balfour | 102 | A narrow passage, between the islands of Shapinsay and Helliar Holm, 1/4 mile S. of Ellwickbank and 1/2 mile S.E. of the Village of Balfour. |
| WHITESTANES | Whitestanes Whitestanes Whitestanes |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank William Bews, Farmer, Parkhall John Reid, Fishcurer, Balfour | 102 | A small promontory on the W. side of Helliar Holm 3/8 of a mile W. of the S. end of The Reef and 1/2 mile S. of Balfour Village. The property of Colonel David Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie. |
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Parish of Shapinsay Island of Shapinsay OrkneySigned W.J. Poole C/A
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