OS1/23/20/14
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHTOWN | Northtown Northtown Northtown Northtown Northtown Northtown Northtown |
Mr Andrew Kennedy Northfield Mr George Johnstone farmer Weddel Mr James Banks Warebanks Mr D.M. Sutherland Skerpie Mr Logie schoolmaster. Andrew Gold Esq, factor Kirkwall Handbook of the Orkneys |
120 | A district about 1 1/2mile in length by about 1 mile in breadth, comprising several farms etc (?). situated the Northernmost portion of "Burray", and is bounded on the east by 'Holm Sound", on the North by "Weddel Sound", on the west by 'Echnaloch Bay": also on the South by Echnaloch, and an occupation road leading to Bow: and is the property of the Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland. |
| TARRI CLETT | Tarri Clett adopted Tarry Cleat (crossed out) Tarri Clett Tarri Clett Tarri Clett |
Mr D.M. Sutherland Skerpie Mr Andrew Kennedy Northfield. Mr James Banks Warebanks. Andrew Gold Esq factor Kirkwall |
120 | Applies to a piece of flat rocks forming a low promontory at low water: situated on the southwest coast of Glimps Holm, and at the northwest corner of Weddel Sound. William Fraser c.a. |
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Susan Dennison
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