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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKERRY OF YINSTAY | Skerry of Yinstay Skerry of Yinstay Skerry of Yinstay Yensta Skerry Yinstaith Yinstay & Yensta |
Simon Leitch, Factor, Tankerness James Eunson, Tenant, Veddar James Oddie, Tenant Swarsquoy Admiralty Chart Orkney Rentals, 1497 Orkney Rentals, 1595 |
109 | Applies to a low water reef situated in the sea about ⅜ of a mile N. [North] of Hestecruive, and about ⅜ of a mile N.W. [North West] of Taing of Red Banks. |
| LITTLE SKERRY | Little Skerry Little Skerry Little Skerry |
S. Leitch, Factor, Tankerness J. Eunson, Veddar J Oddie, Swarsquoy |
109 | Applies to a low water reef situate immediately E. [East] of Skerry of Yinstay about ⅜ of a mile N.E. [North East] of Hestecruive. |
| SCARE GUN | Scare Gun Scare Gun Scare Gun |
S. Leitch, Factor, Tankerness J. Oddie, Swarsquoy J. Eunson, Veddar |
109 | A low water reef situate a short distance S.E. [South East] of Little Skerry, about ¼ of a mile N. [North] of Taing of Red Banks. |
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[Page] 15Parish of St Andrews -- Orkney
[Page signed] Alexander Chisholm C/A [Civilian Assistant]
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