OS1/23/20/53
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRVIEW | Fairview Fairview Fairview Fairview Fairview |
Henry Banks Esq. [Esquire] of Braehead William Banks Esq. [Esquire] of Smiddiebanks Mr. John Dass, Occupier Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Factor Kirkwall W.B. Swanson Esqr. [Esquire] St [Saint] Margt's [Margaret's] Hope |
120 | A small farm house situated in the district of Lowertown close to the N. end of Hoxa Hill, the property of William Banks Esq. [Esquire] of Smiddiebanks, |
| SCAPA FLOW | Scapa Flow Scapa Flow Scapa Flow Scapa Flow Scapa Flow Scapa Flow Scapa Flow |
Admiralty Chart, Capt. [Captain] John Gray of Roeberry W.T. Norquay, Esq. [Esquire] Banker St. [Saint] M's [Margaret's] Hope Peace's Map of Orkney etc. Andrew Gold Esqr. [Esquire] Factor Kirkwall W.B. Swanson Esqr. [Esquire] St [Saint] Margt's [Margaret's] Hope Johnstons Map of Orkney North Sea Pilot Admiralty Chart Stat [Statistical] A/C [Account] of Scotland Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland |
120 | Scapa Flow is the name given to the wide extent of sea situated immediately south of the mainland of of Orkney, and dividing it from the islands of Burray, Hundal, South Ronaldshay, Flota, Farray and the N.E. of Walls parish in Hoy, It's greatest extent from N. to S. - i.e. from Scapa Bay to the northern entrance to the Sound of Hoxa, is about 8 miles, and from E. to W. about 10 miles, "Scapa Flow is a Small inland sea enclosed by Mainland to the north east and north, Hoy westward to Flota & South Ronaldshay to the South and by Burra upon the South east Side. It has an area of 50 square miles". (North Sea Pilot) |
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Parish of South Ronaldshay Orkney.Signed A. McDonald 2nd Corpl. [Corporal] R.E.
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