OS1/23/19/9
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE SKERRY | Little Skerry Little Skerry Little Skerry |
Andrew Gold, Factor Kirkwall James Thomson, Merchant, Quoys Patrick E. Reid, Principal Lightkeeper, Pentland Skerries |
127 | A small rocky island situated in the Pentland Firth about one mile S.E. [South East] of Muckle Skerry and ½ mile S.W. [South West] of Lother Skerry. Is in the parish of South Ronaldshay and is the property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland. |
| MUCKLE SKERRY | Muckle Skerry Muckle Skerry Muckle Skerry |
Andrew Gold, Factor Kirkwall James Thomson, Merchant Quoys Patrick E. Reid, Principal Lightkeeper Pentland Skerries |
127 | An island, in the pentland firth, about 112 acres in extent, situated about 3 miles south of the island of South Ronaldshay and 1 mile northwest of "Little Skerry". There are two lighthouses on this island, the lights of which are about 160 feet and 140 feet above sea level., both shewing a white stationary light. Is in the parish of South Ronaldshay and is the joint property of the Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Zetland and the Commissioners of Northern Lights. |
| LIGHTHOUSES [Muckle Skerry] | Lighthouses (Fixed, White) |
Andrew Gold, Factor Kirkwall James Thomson, Merchant Quoys Patrick E. Reid, Principal Lightkeeper Pentland Skerries |
127 | There are two lighthouses on this island, the lights of which are about 160 feet and 140 feet above sea level, both shewing a white stationary light. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 9Parish of South Ronaldshay
Pentland Skerries, Orkney
[signed]
Alexander Fraser
CA [Civilian Assistant]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Nora Edwards, MoragSinclair
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