OS1/23/20/87
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOXA HILL | Hoxa Hill Hoxa hill Hoxa Hill Hoxa Hill |
Captain John Gray Roeberry. W.T. Norquay, Esqr. [Esquire] Banker, St [Saint] Margt's [Margaret's] Hope Mr. J.L. Esson Farmer, Hillside. Handbook to the Orkneys |
120 | Applies to a low hill situate a short distance southeast of "Dam of Hoxa" and north of "Hillside", also about 3/4 of a mile northeast of "Roeberry" The property of Captain Gray, Roeberry. |
| ROEBERRY | Roeberry Roeberry Roeberry Roeberry Roeb---- |
Capt [Captain] John Gray Proprietor & Occupant W.T. Norquay, Esqr. [Esquire] Banker, St [Saint] Margt's [Margaret's] Hope Mr. J.L. Esson Farmer Hillside Handbook to the Orkneys Admiralty Chart |
120 | A mansion house and farm offices detached, situated about 1 mile south of "Dam of Hoxa" and 1/2 mile north of "Quindry" |
| THE WART | The Wart The Wart The Wart |
Captain John Gray Roeberry W.T. Norquay, Esqr. [Esquire] Banker, St [Saint] Margt's [Margaret's] Hope Mr. John L. Esson Farmer, Hillside | 120 | Applies to the highest point of "Hoxa Hill". It is about 1/4 of a mile southeast of "Dam of Hoxa" and about the same distance north of "Hillside". The property of Captain Gray, Roeberry |
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Parish of South Ronaldshay South Ronaldshay, Orkney.Signed Alexander Fraser C. A.
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The last entry for Roeberry in the 'Various Modes of Spelling,etc.' column not clearly written.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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