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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROUGH [Holm of Huip] | Brough | 087 | [included in the description of Holm of Huip] | |
| HOLM OF HUIP | Holm of Huip | Mr. T Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay. Mr Meil, postmaster, Stronsay Captain Calder Huip. (Volunteers ) |
087 | This name applies to a Small island Situated one fourth of a mile Northy the north end of Stronsay, and about one half mile north-west of the farm of Huip. it is about half a mile in length and a fourth in width, and is covered with Rough pasture. About the centre of the island there is a circular shaped pile of ruins supposed to be the remains of a Brough or picts Castle. the island is the property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinshay |
| VELTIE | Veltie | Mr. T Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay. Mr Meil, postmaster, Stronsay Captain Calder Huip. (Volunteers ) | 087 | This name applies to the north end of the island of Huip. Covered with Rough pasture |
| VELTIE SKERRY | Veltie Skerry | Mr. T Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay. Mr Meil, postmaster, Stronsay Captain Calder Huip. (Volunteers ) | 087 | This name applies to a piece of low water rocks Situated at the north end of the Holm of Huip. |
Continued entries/extra info
4 Orkney Parish of StronsayPage signed "J.B.G."
Transcriber's notes
Description of Brough included in Holm of Huip.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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