OS1/23/24/158
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURGH CLETT | Burrow Cleat Burrow Cleat Burrow Cleat Burgh Cleat |
Imp. Mr. W. Flett Mr. D. Peace Mr. A Learmonth Mr. J. Forbes |
099 | This name is applied to a small high water rock adjacent to the shore at Burrow Head. This rock takes its name from the headland. |
| BURGH HEAD | Burrow Head Burrow Head Burrow Head Burgh Head |
Johnstons Map of Shetland Stat [Statistical] a/c [Account] of Scotland Mr. W. Flett, Airey Stronsay Mr. D. Peace, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Ad [Admiralty] Chart North Sea Pilot |
099 | This name is applied to a very high and precipitous, and prominent headland, situated on the south-east end of the Island, on the south-west of this head is the bay called Lamb Bay and to the north Odin Bay. This head is the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinshay. |
Continued entries/extra info
Orkney Parish of StronsayTwo Castles Two Castles
Name obtained from the Tenant Farmer at Kirbuster, by Lieut [Lieutenant] F.J. Day RE. when finally examining the Plans of Orkney.
Applies to two high water rocks or stacks immediately north of the Geo of Gravesend
Signed: D. McKenzie
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Quakecity
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
