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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CRAW NESS Craw Ness 087 This name applies to a piece of coast line on the north-west side of the Holm of Huip.
SPURNESS SOUND Spurness Sound Captain Pottinger, S.S. Orcadia[,] North Sea Pilot.
Mr Horne, Factor[,] Eday
087 Applies to the waterway between Spur Ness on the North, and Link Ness on the South, with Island of Little Linga on the W. and the Holm of Huip on the East.
VELTIESKERRY LOCH Veltie Skerry Loch Mr. John Forbes, Teacher, Stronsay.
Mr. Neil, postmaster, Stronsay.
Captian Calder, Artillery Volunteers[,] Huip Farm[,] Stronsay.
087 This name applies to a small fresh water loch situated on the north end of the Holm of Huip.

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[Top margin] Orkney N. 272/O. 21 O. S. Parish of Stronsay
[List of names as written column, under Spurness Sound] (Roman Capitals)
[Bottom RH corner] I.[?] Boyle esq.

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