OS1/23/24/130
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROITHISHOLM HEAD | Rothiesholm Head Roithisholm Head |
Mr. James Miller, Shepherd Rothiesholm, Stronsay. Mr. David Peace, Farmer, Upper Dishes, Stronsay Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer, Stronsay Colonel Balfour |
098 | This name applies to a heathy clad headland Situated at the South western extremity of the island of Stronsay. it is about two miles in length, and has an average breadth of about one mile, its Southern Coast is bold & rocky and indented here & there with Several little Creeks, or Geo's, It is washed on the South, & West by that body of water known as the "Stronsay Firth", and on the east by the bay of Holland A Small portion on the north end is Cultivated, but the Greater part is wild moorland. property of Mr. Heddel, Walls, Orkney. |
Continued entries/extra info
Orkney Island of StronsayTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Quakecity
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
