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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOW SAND | Bow Sand Bow Sand Bow Sand Bow Sand |
Mr. A. Laird; Farmer, Bu' Mr. D. M. Sutherland, Skerpie Mr. W. Park, Farmer, Ness Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Macfie B.A. Burray |
121 | Applies to a sandy beach, on the east side of Holm Sound, extending from the south side of South Links, to Bu', & is in the parish of South Ronaldshay, |
| KAIL YARD | Kail Yard Kail Yard Kail Yard Kail Yard |
Revd. [Reverend] W.B. Melville, Burray Mr. W. Park, Farmer, Ness Mr. D. M. Sutherland, Farmer Skerpie Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Macfie B.A. Burray |
121 | A small bay on the south side of Holm Sound; about 1/8 of a mile east of Kirk Taing, & 1/2 mile west from Burray Ness. |
| KIRK TAING | Kirk Taing Kirk Taing Kirk Taing Kirk Taing |
Revd. [Reverend] W.B. Melville, Burray Mr. G. Logie, Teacher, Northtown Mr. D.M. Sutherland, Farmer Skerpie Revd. [Reverend] W.G. Macfie B.A. Burray | 121 | A tract of flat rocks in the parish of South Ronaldshay, on the south east side of Holm Sound, & about 1/2 mile north of Leith, and about 4 chains N. of St [Saint] Lawrence's Church (In Ruins) |
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Parish of South Ronaldshay Burray, OrkneySigned R. Hawkins S.R.E.
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