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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLIMPS HOLM | Glimpsholm Glims Holm(crossed out) |
Mr. A. Kennedy, Northfield, Burray Mr. D.M. Sutherland, farmer, Skerpie Rev'd W Guelph, Macfie, B.A. Burray Andrew Gold Esq, factor Kirkwall Johnstons map of Scotland Barrys Orkney Islands 1805 Stat Acc of Scotland North Sea Pilot Imperial Gazetter of Scotland |
114 | Applies to an uninhabited Island containing about 130 acres of rough pasture, situated a short distance north of Burray, and about 11/2 miles south from the village of St Marys'. is in the occupation of Mr A. Kennedy, Northfield. The property of the Earl of Zetland. Parish of South Ronaldsay |
| GLIMPSHOLM SKERRY | Glimpsholm Skerry Glimpsholm Skerry Glimpsholm Skerry Glimpsholm Skerry |
Mr. A . Kennedy, Northtown, Burray Mr. D.M. Sutherland, farmer, Skerpie Rev'd W Guelph Macfie, B.A. Burray Andrew Gold Esq, factor Kirkwall |
114 | Applies to a long, narrow, flat, rock situated about 1/4 of a mile east of Glimps holm, and about 1/2 a mile north from Weddell Pt. On a portion of this rock, which is uncovered at low-water, stands a beacon, (consisting of a pyramid of iron pillars supporting a cylindrical open cage; the whole being) 40 feet in height, and painted red. R. Hawkins S.R.E |
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