OS1/23/19/8
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENTLAND SKERRIES | Pentland Skerries Pentland Skerries Pentland Skerries Pentland Skerries Pentland Skerries Pentland Skerries Pentland Skerries Pentland Skerries Pentland Skerries Pentland Skerries |
Andrew Gold, Factor, Kirkwall James Thomson, Merchant Quoys Patrick E. Reid Principal Lightkeeper, Pentland Skerries Thomas Budge, Farmer, Brough Johnstons Map of Scotland Handbook to the Orkneys Admiralty Chart Imperial Gazetteer Barray's Orkney. Phillips County Atlas. |
127 | Applies to two islands and two rocks situated at the eastern entrance to the Pentland Firth, and about 3 miles south of the Island of South Ronaldshay. On Muckle Skerry, the largest of the islands, there are two lighthouses, one 160 feet and the other 140 feet in height above the level of the sea. Both of which show a white stationery light. The Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland and the Commissioners of Northern lights - proprietors. |
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[Page] 8Parish of South Ronaldshay
Pentland Skerries, Orkney
[signed]
Alexander Fraser
CA [Civilian Assistant]
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