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STRONSAY [parish] |
Stronsay |
[???} Gazetteer of Scotland
Stat a/c of Scotland
Oliver & Lloyds[?] Edinburgh
Orkney & Shetland Guide & Directory
Peace's County Directory
Peaces Map of the Orkney Islands
The Orkneyinga Saga ? modern translation [last 2 words added later?]
John A Bruce Esq Sheriff Clerk Orkney
Handbook to the Orkneys |
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Stronsay, a parish in the north Isles of Orkney. It lies to the South East of Eady & South of Sanday[.] It is bounded on the north by Sanday Sound, on the North. West by Spurness Sound & Eday Sound, on the west & South by Stronsay Firth, and Auskerry Sound . and on the east by the North Sea or German Ocean. It comprehends the islands of Stronsay, Papa Stronsay, Little Linga, Linga Holm, Auskerry and several small islets called Holms. |
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[Top margin] Parish of Stronsay N. 272/O. 21 O. S. Orkney
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[Top margin] Psh of Stronsay Contd N. 272/O. 21 O.S.
[Authority for those modes of spelling column] The parish is in the presbytery of North Isles and Synod of Orkney. Its post town is Kirkwall[.] There is no detached part of this parish locally situated within the boundary of any other, nor is there anydetached part of any other locally situated within the boundary of this one. It contains about 10781 Statute Acres. |
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CRAW NESS |
Craw Ness |
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This name applies to a piece of coast line on the north-west side of the Holm of Huip. |
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SPURNESS SOUND |
Spurness Sound |
Captain Pottinger, S.S. Orcadia[,] North Sea Pilot.
Mr Horne, Factor[,] Eday |
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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. |
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VELTIESKERRY LOCH |
Veltie Skerry Loch |
Mr. John Forbes, Teacher, Stronsay.
Mr. Neil, postmaster, Stronsay.
Captian Calder, Artillery Volunteers[,] Huip Farm[,] Stronsay. |
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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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BROUGH [Holm of Huip] |
Brough |
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[included in the description of Holm of Huip] |
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HOLM OF HUIP |
Holm of Huip |
Mr. T Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay.
Mr Meil, postmaster, Stronsay
Captain Calder Huip.
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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 |
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VELTIE |
Veltie |
Mr. T Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay. Mr Meil, postmaster, Stronsay Captain Calder Huip. (Volunteers ) |
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This name applies to the north end of the island of Huip. Covered with Rough pasture |
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VELTIE SKERRY |
Veltie Skerry |
Mr. T Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay. Mr Meil, postmaster, Stronsay Captain Calder Huip. (Volunteers ) |
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This name applies to a piece of low water rocks Situated at the north end of the Holm of Huip. |
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4 Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Page signed "J.B.G." |
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Description of Brough included in Holm of Huip. |
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LITTLE LINGA |
Little Linga |
Mr. T Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay.
Mr. P. Reid Viewfield Stronsay
I Dickson Ernsetter Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a small uninhabited Island, covered with rough pasture, Situated about 1/2 a mile north west from Linksness. the north west end of the Island of Stronsay. it is the property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinshay. It is recorded there was an Ancient Chapel upon this island the site of which cannot be pointed out. |
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6 Orkney Parish of Stronsay
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HUIP SOUND |
Huip Sound |
Mr. John Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay.
Mr Meil Postmaster Stronsay
Mr Calder Huip Stronsay |
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This name applies to the channel between the north end of the Holm of Huip and Huip ness and between the south end of the Holm of Huip and Links Ness. It is not very deep water still it is sufficiently deep for the small Steamer Orcadia to run up & down at low water in spring tides which she does on her way to, or from Stronsay pier. |
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MULLER TAING |
Muller Taing |
Mr. John Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay. Mr Meil Postmaster Stronsay Mr Calder Huip Stronsay |
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This name applies to a point on the south end of the Holm of Huip It is covered with rough pasture and shingle |
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PEAT GEO |
Peat Geo |
Mr. John Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay. Mr Meil Postmaster Stronsay Mr Calder Huip Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small creek situated on the south east side of the Holm of Huip about 200 yards north east of Muller Taing and is so termed from the boat entering there for peats when they were cut on the island |
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8 Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Page signed- "James Boyle C/a" |
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In the description of "Huip Sound" the word "pirie" has been stroked out and replaced by "small". |
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STY TAING |
Sty Taing |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. P. A. Calder Huip Stronsay
Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a small point of land on the Coast, situated on the northwest headland of Stronsay known by the name of Links Ness. The property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay, |
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THE TORS |
The Tors |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a small point on the Coast, situated about 220 yards south east from Sty Taing the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Links Ness Links Ness
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay
This name is applied to a small headland on the North west end of the Island of Stronsay, situated about three miles North west from the post Office, is covered with rough pasture, and is the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour.
Signed: D. McKenzie |
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RED BANKS |
Red Bank |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay |
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This name is applied to high green banks along the Coast. situated adjacent east from Links Ness. The property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay |
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RUNTHALL |
Runthall |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a small farm house, situated about a 1/4 of a mile east from Links Ness, the house is built of stone thatched one story high in fair repair, the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour. |
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SANDS OF ODIE |
Sands of Odie |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a large patch of Sand on the Coast, situated about 1/2 a mile north east from Runthall and is the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: D. McKenzie |
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GREEN HILL |
Green Hill |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a small knoll situated close to the seashore about 1/2 a mile west from Huip farm on the north end of the Island, in the centre of this knoll is the site of a Pictish Tower. from the apearence of the ground, it has been a very extensive building, the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay |
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Site of BROUGH [Green Hill] |
Site of Brough |
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The data for 'Site of Brough' is included in this "Descriptive Remarks, etc." column of 'Green Hill'. |
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HUIP |
Huip |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Capt. [Captain] M. Calder Huip
John Meil Postmaster |
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This name applies to a large farmsteading three story high built of Stone with slate roof in good repair, with numerous Offices one story high principally thatch roofs, upon the north corner of the garden is the site of a *Brough with Subterranean passage, probabley leading to same, situated about 1/2 mile northwest of The Oyce of Huip.
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OLD NOUST |
Old Noust |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small shallow bay situated about 280 yards north east pf Huip |
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POINT OF COMELY |
Point of Comely |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay |
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This name applies to a point of land projecting into the sea upon the north of Huip Ness & upon the extreme point are graves of Shipwreck mariners situated about 1/4 of a mile northeast of Huip. |
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Site of ERD HOUSE [Huip] |
Erd House |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: W Bonner C/A |
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The data for 'Erd House' is included in the "Descriptive remarks, etc." column for 'Huip'. |
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BRAE GEO |
Brae Geo |
Capt. [Captain] Calder Huip
John Forbes Schoolmaster
John Meil Postmaster |
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This name applies to a small creek upon west side of Huip Ness situated about 1/4 of a mile West of Huip. |
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GEO GINNIES |
Geo Ginnies |
Capt. [Captain] Calder Huip John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Postmaster |
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This name applies to a small narrow bay situated about 1/4 of a mile southwest of Brae Geo, |
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GOAR |
Goar |
Capt. [Captain] Calder Huip John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Postmaster |
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This name applies to a small dwellinghouse built of stones one story high, thatched roof in fair repair situated about 1/2 mile south of Huip. All the above mames applies to features on the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Shapinsay. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: W Bonner C/A |
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BUGHT GEO |
Bught Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Capt. [Captain] P.A. Calder Huip Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small creek situated about one half mile east of Huip Farm House |
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HUIP NESS |
Huip Ness |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Capt. [Captain] P.A. Calder Huip
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay |
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This name applies to a large headland situated on the north-east end of stronsay and extends in a south-easterly direction from Huip Farm House about one half mile It is chiefly pasture land with the site of an old Brough on the east coast about one half mile South east of Huip Farm house |
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JACKSHOUSE |
Jackshouse |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Capt. [Captain] P.A. Calder Huip Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small ruin situated on the south east end of Huip Ness It is used by mariners as a land mark for entering Papa Sound from the North |
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Site of BROUGH [Huip Ness] |
Site of Brough |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Capt. [Captain] P.A. Calder Huip Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: James Boyle C/A |
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The data for the entry 'site of Brough' is included in the 'Descriptive Remarks' for the entry for Huip Ness. |
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GREENAKILDA |
Greenakilda |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Capt. [Captain] P.A. Calder Huip Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small knoll with a well situated in the centre It looks not unlike an ancient funeral Pile although it is not known as such in the neighbourahood, situated about 1/2 mile south of Huip Farm House |
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MULLER TAING |
Muller Taing |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Capt. [Captain] P.A. Calder Huip Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small point on the south west end of Huip Ness It is partly a bed of shingle thrown up by the tides leaving only a narrow Channel for the waters of the Oyce of Huip to flow into Papa Sound. |
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OYCE OF HUIP |
Oyce of Huip |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Capt. [Captain] P.A. Calder Huip Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay |
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This name applies to a bay situated about 200 yards south of Huip It is said to have been an old Danish Harbour and the reef in the channel immediately south of Muller Taing is said to have been where the threw out their ------- before entering the Harbour |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: James Boyle C/A |
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JACKS REEF |
Jacks Reef |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Capt. [Captain] Calder Huip Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay |
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This name applies to a large reef extending from Jackshouse in an easterly direction about 1/4 of a mile and only leaving a narrow entry to Papa Sound at low water As the Corn Grand on Papa Stronsay extends in a westerly direction towards Jacks Reef leaving a channel of about 330 yards wide at low water between them |
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TAING OF MUSBUSTER |
Taing of Musbuster |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Capt. [Captain] Calder Huip Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small point situated about one half mile south of Huip farm house and immediately south of Greenakilda. All the names on this plan are on the property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinshay, |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: James Boyle C/A |
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BIGHT OF STACKABACK |
Bight of Stackaback |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Thomas Chalmers Lower Whitehall Mr, Robert Chalmers Papa Stronsay Stronsay |
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This name applies to al large sandy bay situated on the South west end of Papa Stronsay, and lying between the Point of the Grand and a point known as stack hillock a little south of Stackaback It is about one half mile north of Lower Whitehall
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CORN GRAAND |
Corn Graand |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Thomas Chalmers Lower Whitehall
Mr, Robert Chalmers Papa Stronsay Stronsay |
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This name applies to long narrow headland situated on the West end of Papa Stronsay dividing Harrigarth from the Bight of Stackaback. It varies in width from 10 yards to 200 towards the west end, and it's extreme length is about 700 yards It is covered with arable and rough pasture land |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
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FLAG BRECK |
Flagbrake |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Thomas Chalmers Merchant Lower Whitehall
Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Stronsay
Mr. Robert Chalmers Papa Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small headland situated on the North-West end of Papa Stronsay It is covered with pasture land and is the property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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HARRI GARTH |
Harrigarth |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Thomas Chalmers Merchant Lower Whitehall Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Stronsay Mr. Robert Chalmers Papa Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small sandy bay situated on the north west side of Papa Stronsay about 3/4 of a mile north of Lower Whitehall |
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ROLANDS GEO |
Rolands Geo |
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This name applies to a small creek on the low water mark immediately north of the east end of Flagbrake about 1 1/4 miles North of Lower Whitehall. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: James Boyle C/A |
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BUGHT GEO |
Boat Geo
Bught Geo |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Thomas Chabmers Lower Whitehall Robert Chabmers Papa Stronsay
Re-submitted |
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This name applies to a small narrow bay upon east shore of Papa Stronsay situated upon the north east corner of Mill Loch & about 3/4 of a mile east of Stronsay Pier |
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MILL BAY |
Mill Bay |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Thomas Chabmers Lower Whitehall Robert Chabmers Papa Stronsay |
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This name applies to a good size bay upon the east shore of Papa Stronsay with shingley beach situated along the east side of Mill Loch & about 3/4 of a mile east of Stronsay Pier. All the above names applies to feature upon the Island of Papa Stronsay which is the property of Col [Colonel] Balfour of Shapinsay |
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THE NESS |
The Ness |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Thomas Chabmers Lower Whitehall
Robert Chabmers Papa Stronsay |
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this name applies to a cultivated point of land projecting into the sea upon the north east side of Papa Stronsay & about two hundred yards south east of Flagbrake, |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
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EAST HOUSE |
Easthouse |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Thomas Chabmers Merchant Lower Whitehall Robert Chabmers Papa Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high built of stone thatch roof in fair repair, situated upon the South east shore of the Island of Papa Stronsay. |
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EASTHOUSE GEO |
Easthouse Geo |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Thomas Chabmers Merchant Lower Whitehall Robert Chabmers Papa Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small narrow bay upon the east shore of papa Stronsay, situated about one hundred yards north east of a house called Easthouse |
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MILL LOCH |
Mill Loch |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Thomas Chabmers Merchant Lower Whitehall Robert Chabmers Papa Stronsay |
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This name applies to a good size fresh water loch which most likely derives its mame from the ruins of an Old Mill which stands upon the southeast side of the Loch, situated upon the east side of Papa Stronsay & about one mile east of Lower Whitehall All the above name applies to features upon Papa Stronsay which is the property of Col [Colonel] Balfour of Shapinshay. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
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BROUGH (Site of) [Papa Stronsay] |
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PAPA STRONSAY |
Papa Stronsay
Papa Stronsay
Papa Stronsay
Papa Stronsay
Papa Stronsay
Papa Stronsay |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Thomas Chabmers Merchant Lower Whitehall Robert Chabmers Papa Stronsay Handbook to the Orkneys
Imperial Gazetteer
Orkney & Shetland Guide |
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This name applies to a small Island situated about one fourth of a mile north of the north East end of the Island of Stronsay called Grice Ness. The Island is all one farm, but there are three small Cottages occupied by the farm babourers there was formerly two small mill's on the Island which are now disused. The Antiquaties on this Island Are numerous in proportion to it's size & are as follow's, three Chapels, The site of one in the garden adjacent to the farm house & one about a hundred Yards East of the Earls Knoll close to the sea on the East End shore, the third cannot be now pointed out, Also the remains of a supposed Brough on the north West End, The Island is well cultivated & is about one mile by a mile & half, The property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: W Bonner C/A |
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LINKSNESS |
Linksness |
John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Post Master Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
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This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone, one story high With thatch roof in good repair situated about 1/4 of a mile West of Odin. |
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ODIE |
Odie |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
John Meil Post Master
Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
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This name applies to a small dwellinghouse with Offices, built of stone one story high, With thatch roof in good repair situated about 1/4 of a mile northwest of Rosebank. |
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PIER OF SKERRA |
Pier of Skerra |
John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Post Master Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
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This name applies to a portion of flat rocks projecting into the sea upon the West shore of Stronsay which was once used as landing place for Catle, situated about 300 yards southw--- of Linksness. The Above name applies to featurses Upon the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Shapisay. |
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LENABRECK |
Lenabrake |
John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Postmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
092 |
This name applies to a small crotf & out houses, built of stones one story high thatch roof in good repair, situated about 200 yards south east of Timberhouse property of Col [Colonel] Balfour of Shapinsay |
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LOWER MIDGARTH |
Lower Midgarth |
John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Postmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
092 |
This name applies to a good size dwellinghouse, built of Stone, two story high slate roof, in good repair situated about 150 yards northwest of Midgarth property of the Late George Trail, Trustees Messers Horn & Leal Edinburyh. |
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ROSEBANK |
Rosebank |
John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Postmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
092 |
This name applies to a small dwellinghouse, built of stone, one story high with thatch roof in good repair situated about 1/3 of a mile northwest of Lower Midgarth property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Shapinsay |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: W Bonner C/A |
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LINGA SOUND |
Linga Sound |
John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Postmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
092 |
This name applies to a large sheet of water lying between the mainland of Stronsay on the west side, & the Island of Tingaholm on east side, There is good anchorage, which is frequently resorted to by Vessels in the time of Southwest gales. |
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NORTH TAING |
North Taing |
John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Postmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
092 |
This name applies to a large point of land projecting into the sea which is covered with rough pasture, situated upon northeast side of Lingaholm & about 3/4 of a mile West of a house called Timberhouse which is upon the West Shore of Stronsay. |
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Site of CAIRN [Timberhouse] |
Site of Cairn |
John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Postmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
092 |
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TIMBERHOUSE |
Timberhouse |
John Forbes Schoolmaster John Meil Postmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield |
092 |
This name applies to a small dwelling hous, built of stone, thatch roof & one story high in fair repair, situated about one third of a mile south west of Midgarth, About 150 yards north west of the house is a cultivated knoll which is supposed to have been a funeral Pile, Known by that name in Orkney, a place where dead was burnt, All the Above name applies to features on the property of the Late George Trail, Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburyh |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: W Bonner C/A |
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The data for the entry 'Site of Cairn' is included in the column headed 'Descriptive Remarks, etc.' for 'Timberhouse'. |
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BAY OF FRANKS |
Bay of Franks |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. T. Sinclair, Whitehall Stronsay
Revd. [Reverend] Joseph Casky Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a large bay, the extent of which is between the points known by the names of Wheldi Croes and the Taing of Musbister, it is situated about 3/4 of a mile north west from the Pier of Stronsay, |
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GUIDMAS AYRE |
Guidmas Aire |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair, Whitehall Stronsay Revd. [Reverend] Joseph Casky Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a large shingle beach, situated on the west side of the bay of Franks. property of Coln Balfour, Shapanshay, |
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WHEELDI CROOS |
Wheeldi Croos |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair, Whitehall Stronsay Revd. [Reverend] Joseph Casky Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small point of land on the sea shore, situated about one 1/4 of a mile from the farm of Whitehall. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
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HILLHOUSE |
Hillhouse |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair, Whitehall Stronsay Revd. [Reverend] Joseph Casky Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small cottage house occupied by the servants employed on the farm of Midgarth, it is built of stone thatched fair repair. property of the late J. Trail Esqr. [Esquire] the house is situated about 176 yards south east from the house of Midgarth. |
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MID GARTH |
Midgarth |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair, Whitehall Stronsay Revd. [Reverend] Joseph Casky Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a medium sized farm situated about 2 1/2 miles north west from the Post Office of Stronsay. the house is built of stone slated two storey high in good repair, the property of the late J. Trail Esqr. [Esquire] Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh, |
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ST PETER'S CHAPEL (Site of) |
St. Peters Chapel (Site of) |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair, Whitehall Stronsay Revd. [Reverend] Joseph Casky Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to the fondation of an ancient Chapel, dedicated to St. [Saint] Peter. it is situated an the seashore about 1/2 a mile north east from the farm house of Whitehall. |
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CLESTRAIN |
Clestrain |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. J. Gorie Clestrain Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a medium sized farm, situated about 1/2 a mile south east from the farm house of Midgarth, the house is built of stone slated one story high in fair repair. The property of Coln. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay |
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HUMAN REMAINS AND STONE URNS FOUND A.D. 1864 [Whitehall] |
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SCHOOL [nr Clestrain] |
School (Boys & Girls) |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. J. Gorie Clestrain Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a new building in course of erection, to be used as a public school for Boys and girls, with a female Teacher under the supervision of the school board, situated about 132 yards north east from Clestrain, the school and teachers house adjoining is built of stone slated two storys high, |
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WHITEHALL |
Whitehall |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. J. Gorie Clestrain Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a good sized farm situated about 1/2 a mile north east from the School. the house is built of stone two storeys high in goor repair. property of Coln. [Colonel] Balfour, human remains were dug up in a small drying green adjacent to this house and stone Urns containing ashes A.D. 1864. |
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AYRES OF THE MIRES |
Aire of the Mires |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small shingle beach on the sea hore. situated about 1/2 a mile east from the parish Church Manse
the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour, Shapinshay. |
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BROUGH [Ayre of the Myres] |
Brough |
Archaeologia Scotica p. 94. |
092 |
On the north west side of a marsh adjoining this feature there are the remains of two Cairns or Funeral Piles.
The property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour, Shapinshay |
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CAIRNS [Ayre of the Myres] |
Cairns |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair Whitehall Stronsay |
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MANSE [SE of parish church] |
Manse |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a large and commodious house. the Manse in connection with the parish Church and Glebe adjoining the Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey is the officiating Minister. the parish Church is situated about a mile south east from the Manse, the Manse is built of stone slated three storeys high in good repair. |
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HAGGAR |
Haggar |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small farm house, situated about the 1/4 of a mile north from the Aire of the Mires, the house is built of stone thatched one story high in poor repair, the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinshay. |
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HERDIESHALL |
Herdieshall |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small hovel of a cottage house, situated about 42 yards east from Storehouse, it is built of stone thatched one story high in poor repair the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, |
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STOREHOUSE |
Storehouse |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. T. Sinclair Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a Cottage house with a public smithy attached. it is situated about 66 yards north east from Haggar, the house is built of stone slated two storeys high the property Col. [Colonel] Balfour. |
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BRAES OF HOWAR |
Braes of Howar |
Revd. [Reverend] J. Caskey Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. T. Sinclair Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to the banks along the shore with two small green knolls, situated about 22 yards north west from Storehouse the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour Shapinshay. |
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BURIAL GROUND [Staves] |
Burial Ground |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip. |
092 |
Situated about 286 yards south from this house and adjacent to the side of the public road, is a small patch of rough pasture, which tradition says, is the place where the people of Stronsay who were slain in a battle between them and the Sanday people were buried. |
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ST JOHN'S HILL |
St. John's Hill |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay Mr. P. A. Calder Huip. |
092 |
This name is applied to a small Cultivated knoll, situated about 400 yards south east from Staves. property of Coln. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay. |
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STAVES |
Staves |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. J. Brodie Midgarth Stronsay
Mr. P. A. Calder Huip. |
092 |
This name applies to a small Cottage house tenanted by Mr. Calder of Huip it is situated about 1/2 a Mile south from Huip farm house on the north end of the Island. it is built of stone thatched one story high, in fair repair, |
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POINT OF THE GRAAND |
Point of the Graand |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Papa Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a high bank of shingle at low water, and is a narrow strip of land covered with rough pasture projecting into the sea, it is situated about the 1/4 of a mile west from Stackaback |
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STACKA HILLOCK |
Stackahillock |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Papa Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small point of land on the sea shore situated about a 130 yards south from the house know by the name of Stackaback. |
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STACKABACK |
Stackaback |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. Chalmers, Papa Stronsay
Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small cottage house, situated about 1/2 a mile west from the Earls Knoll. the house is built of stone thatched one story high in very poor repair. |
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BOUNTIFUR |
Bountifur |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. Chalmers Papa Stronsay Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small point of land on the shore, situated about 262 yards south west from the Earls Knoll, |
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CHARLIE'S TAING |
Charlie's Taing |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. Chalmers Papa Stronsay Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a long low water reef of rocks, situated at the east entrance of Papa Sound and on the shore on the north end of Grice Ness. |
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THE ROAN |
The Roan |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. Chalmers Papa Stronsay Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a low water reef of rocks on the foreshore, situated about the 1/4 of a mile north east from the Earls Knoll. |
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EARLS KNOLL |
Earls Knoll |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applies to a small knoll situated on the south east side of the Island of Papa Stronsay, there is a grave on this Knoll with a rude stone standing at the head and foot. tradition says, "it is the grave of a knight, whose corpse was found on the shore clad in full armour. |
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SANDY GEO |
Sandy Geo |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay
Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small creek at low water mark situated about a 1/4 of a mile south east from the Station on Grice Ness. |
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Site of ST BRIDE'S CHAPEL |
Site of St. Bride's Chapel |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay |
092 |
adjacent to the farm house on this Island is the site of an ancient Chapel which was dedicated to St. [Saint] Bride's about a 132 yards east from the grave on Earls Knoll is the site of another ancient Chapel dedicated to St. [Saint] Nicholas." |
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Site of ST NICHOLAS'S CHAPEL |
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Site of St. Nicholas's Chapel.
This name appears in both the "List of Names, etc" and the "Various modes etc" columns. The data in the "Descriptive Remarks, etc" column appears to relate to both of these entries.
Also, the end of the quotation started in the "Descriptive remarks" column for the entry for 'Earls Knoll'. |
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BROUGH (Site of) [Grice Ness] |
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GRICE NESS |
Grice Ness |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay
Mr. J. Shearer Waterhall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a large and promienent headland in the district of Lower Whitehall, it situated on the north east side of Stronsay. the foreshore on the south and east side is very rocky. adjacent to the extreem point of this Ness. on a small knoll can be traced the track of a circle supposed to have been a Brough. |
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HOWBAKER |
Howbaker |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small point on the shore situated about a 1/4 of a mile south from the Station. |
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THE STATION |
The Station |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. Chalmers, Lower Whitehall Stronsay Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a grope of houses been an ancient fishing Village is is situated on the north west side of Grice Ness, the houses are built of stone one story high in poor repair, these houses are in the district of Whitehall, |
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Brough (Site of)
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FEASTOWN |
Feastown
Feastown
Feastown |
Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay Mr. J. Shearer Waterhall Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a cottage house with grocers and shoomakers shope attached it is situated about 420 yards east from Brucie's Lock, the house is built of stone one story high slated in good repair. |
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PAPA SOUND |
Papa Sound
Papa Sound
Papa Sound |
Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay
Mr. J. Shearer Waterhall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a large bay, one of the best harbours round the isle being almost landlocked, the extent of which is from Huipness, the west end of the Island of Papa stronsay and Grice Ness and the south east-side of of Papa. |
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WATERHALL |
Waterhall
Waterhall
Waterhall |
Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay Mr. J. Shearer Waterhall Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a cottage house and Carpenter's shope adjoining, situated about 420 yards south east from the pier, the house is built of stone one story high thatched in fair repair. |
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BRUCE'S LOCH |
Bruce's Lock
Bruce's Lock
Bruce's Lock |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay
Mr. J. Shearer Waterhall Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small fresh water lock in the district of Lower Whitehall situated about 400 yards south from the pier, this lock derived its name from a person the name of Bruce. |
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CROOKS NESS |
Crooks Ness
Crooks Ness
crooks Ness |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay
Mr. J. Shearer Waterhall Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small point of land on the shore, situated about a 1/4 of a mile south east from the pier. All this headland is the property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinshay. |
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LOWER WHITEHALL |
Lower Whitehall
Lower Whitehall
Lower Whitehall |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. P. M. Shearer Feastown Stronsay
Mr. J. Shearer Waterhall Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a pretty large district consisting of several small farms and cottages with a fish curing station on the north end of the ness it is situated on the headland known by the name of Grice Ness |
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GIMMIS SKERRY |
Gimmis Skerry
Gimmis Skerry
Gimmis Skerry |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Meil Postmaster
Mr. Peter Rud Viewfield Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small Headland situated on the northwest end of Linga Holm It is covered with rough pasture. |
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OXNA GEO |
Oxna Geo
Oxna Geo
Oxna Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Meil Postmaster
Mr. Peter Rud Viewfield Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small creek situated on the west side of Linga Holm, about 200 yards north east of this creek is the site of a grave but it is not definitely known. The grave referred to is that of a body washed ashore a.d. 1875. |
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PARTAN TAING |
Partan Taing
Partan Taing
Partan Taing |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Meil Postmaster
Mr. Peter Rud Viewfield Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small point situated on the south west-side of the Island of Linga or Linga Holm, it is covered with rough pasture and is quite level. |
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LINGA HOLM |
Linga Holm
Linga Holm
Linga Holm |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Meil Post Master
Mr Peter Reed Viewfield Stronsay
Johnstons Map of Sheltand Admiralty Chart |
092 |
This name applies to a small island situated on the west side of the north end of Stronsay. About a halfmile from the shore, It is covered with rough pasture There is said to have been an old Chapel on this island but cannot now be pointed out, about the centre of the island is four ancient looking mounds with loose stones appearing amongst the earth which probably were ancient buildings but nothing is know of them. |
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SOUTH TAING |
South Taing
South Taing
South Taing |
Mr. Horne Factor, Eday
Mr. Malcolm Scott |
092 |
This name applies to a small point situated on the south east end of Linga Holm.
It is covered with rough pasture and is the property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay Owner of all the Island of Linga |
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TUMULUS [three times, Linga Holm] |
Tumulus
Tumulus
Tumulus |
Mr. Horne Factor, Eday
Mr. Malcolm Scott |
092 |
Supposed to be Tumuli about the centre of the island is four ancient looking mounds with loose stones appearing amongst the earth which probably were ancient buildings but nothing is know of them. |
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ARTILLERY VOLUNTEER DRILL HALL [nr Orams Fancy] |
Chapel or Drill-hall (disused)
Chapel or Drill-hall (disused)
Chapel or Drill-hall (disused) |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Donald Hume Hunton
Mr. C. Dickson Ernsetter Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small Primitive Methodist Chapel which is now disused and is serving as a drill hall for the Artillery Volunteers It is also used for the Volunteers Ball & Soiree's is held, situated about 200 yards S. W. of Orams fancy. |
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FLESH-HOUSE POINT |
Fleshhouse Point
Fleshhouse Point
Fleshhouse Point |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Donald Hume Hunton
Mr. C. Dickson Ernsetter Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a point of land situasted on the side of St Catherine's Bay about 600 yards West of Clestrain It is good arable land with sloping banks towards the sea |
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ORAMS FANCY |
Orams fancy
Orams fancy
Orams fancy |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Donald Hume Hunton
Mr. C. Dickson Ernsetter Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 660 yards west of Hunton. It is built of stone, one storey, thatched, and in good repair, a little to the west of this house is the site of where an Urn was dug up some four years ago AD. 1874 and in the Urn was found three skulls, another spot close to is the site of where human remains was found in a stone Box formed with four stones and was about 18 inches square. A. D. 1873 |
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STONE CIST AND HUMAN REMAINS FOUND A.D. 1873 [Orams Fancy] |
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URN AND HUMAN REMAINS FOUND A.D. 1874 [Orams Fancy] |
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ERNSETTER |
Ernsetter
Ernsetter
Ernsetter |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. C Wickson Ernsetter
Mr. Peter Reed Viewfield Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm lately erected and situated about 770 yards west of Hunton. It is one storey, built of stone, slated and in good repair with offices adjacent
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TEIVE LOCH |
Teive Loch
Teive Loch
Teive Loch |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. C. Wickson Emsetter
Mr. Peter Reed Viewfield Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small pool which would appear to dry in summer and is situated about 700 yards north-west of Hunton, and about the same distance south of the Manse |
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VIEWFIELD |
Viewfield
Viewfield
Viewfield |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. C. Wickson Ernsetter
Mr. Peter Reed Viewfield Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm situated about a half mile west of Hunton It is situated on the side of the public road and is built of stone one story slated and in very good repair with offices attached |
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WELL OF KILDINGUIE |
Well of Kildinguie |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr Donald Hume Hunton
Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small well situated about 350 yards South East of Hunton, It has been spoiled a number of years ago by masons quarrying stones from about it and not knowing anything about its fame almost obliterated it altogether, It can still be seen issuing from the rock, and although it is about 6 feet below high water mark it is quite drinkable after the tide receeds In ancient times the people used to come great distances for the water of this well for sick people "It is said in one of Sir Walter Scott's novels that the water of Kildinguie and the dulce of Geo Odin, would cure all diseases only black death and would make a hard struggle with that,, {Pirate} The water is slightly mineral. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
This description would lead to the supposition that the well is an antiquity but in reply to Remark No.6 it is stated that - "There is not sufficient authority for this well to be Considered an Antiquity"
J. Byrne
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BRUE |
Brue |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Donald Hume Hunton Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small point on the sea Coast about 341 yards SouthEAST of Hunton, and immediately west of the Well of Kildinguie, covered with arable land & rough pasture, on the banks immediately west of the well is the site of a Chapel |
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CONEYHOLE |
Coneyhole |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr Donald Hume Hunton Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small Cottage situated about 400 yards South of Hunton. Itis built of stone, one storey, thatched and in good repair, Occupied by one of the Servant from Hunton, |
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Site of CHAPEL [Brue] |
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STARAREE |
Stararee |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr Donald Hume Hunton Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small point and piece of rising land on the coast situated about 360 yards south west of Hunton I is a green knoll covered with pasture with sandy banks facing the Coast |
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HUNTON |
Hunton |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Donald Hume Hunton
Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Stronsay |
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This name applies to a large farm situated on the side of the public road about one mile from the pier and about 3/4 of a mile north of the centre Public School. It is built of stone, two storeys, and in excellent repair, with offices attached built of stone, slated, and in good repair. about 300 yards north-east of this house is a small knoll where an underground house* has been discovered some years ago there is very little known about it as the farmer closed it up for fear of the Antiquarian society coming and reopening it. It is said there was two large Chambers in it. |
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POINT OF CUMLEY |
Point of Cumley |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Donald Hume Hunton Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small point situated on the sea coast about 570 yards north-east of Hunton It is good arable land with a rocky coast line
*A description for this Structure cannot be supplied as it never was properly explored, for the reason above assigned |
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Site of ERD HOUSE [Hunton] |
Erd House |
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LIDDESDALE |
Liddesdale
Liddesdale
Liddesdale |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Donald Hume Hunton Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small cottage situated on the side of Saint Catherin's Bay about 630 yards North-west of the centre Public School. It is built of stone one storey thatched and in good repair. |
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MERMAID'S CHAIR |
['The' crossed out] Mermaid's Chair
Mermaid's Chair
Mermaid's Chair |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Donald Hume Hunton
Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small high water rock situated close to high water mark on the east side of the Black Craig and about 400 yards east of the centre Public School. It is about 8 foot wide and about 16 high having the appearance of a chair |
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SANDYBANK |
Sandybank
Sandybank
Sandybank |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Donald Hume Hunton Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a small farm situated about one half mile north west of the centre Public School. It is built of stone one storey thatched and in very poor repair, with offices attached. It is now attached to the farm of Castlehill. Both of these farms are to be pulled down and a new one erected at the junction of roads about 330 yards south of gram's fancy. |
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CASTLEHILL |
Castlehill
Castlehill
Castlehill |
Mr John forbes Schoolmaster Mr Robert Scott, Warthill Mr Donald Hume Farmer Hunton Stronsay |
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This name applies to a farm situated about one half mile North-west of the centre Public School. It is built of stone one storey a portion of the Dwelling house is slated, the remainder & offices are thatched, with the exception of two large boats which are turned upside down and serve as offices It is also a joiners shop and is the principal one on this Island |
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SCHOOLBRAE |
Schoolbrae
Schoolbrae
Schoolbrae |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr Robert Scott, Warthill Mr Donald Hume Farmer Hunton Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm situated about 360 yards North-west of the centre Public School (Stronsay) It is one storey thatched built of stone, with offices attached. All od which are in fair repair. |
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WARTHILL |
Warthill
Warthill
Warthill |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr Robert Scott, Warthill
Mr Donald Hume Farmer Hunton Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small house situated about 130 yards North-west of the centre public school of Stronsay. It is one storey stone built slated with flags and in very good repair, conveniently situated to the Public road, and is the property two Brothers & a Sister Mr. Thomas Scott Dale, Robert & Miss. B. Scott Occupiers. |
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BLACK CRAIG |
['The' crossed out] Black Craig
Black Craig
Black Craig |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
mr. James Chalmers Castlehill
Mr. Donald Hume Hunton Stronsay |
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This name applies to a piece of cliff on the Coast of Mill Bay situated about 370 yards north-west of the Centre Public School, the cliffs are about 20 feet and perpendicular with a nice sandy beach underneath. |
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GRINDALY |
Grindaly
Grindaly
Grindaly |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. James Chalmers Castlehill
Mr. Donald Hume Hunton Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small cottage situated about 100 yards north-west of Castlehill It is occupied by one of the Bow-men of Hunton (i.e. farm servants,), and is built of stone one storey thatched and in good repair |
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PARK OF HUNTON |
Park of Hunton
Park of Hunton
Park of Hunton |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
mr. James Chalmers Castlehill Mr. Donald Hume Hunton Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small cottage situated about 170 yards north-west of Castlehill, It is also occupied by one of the Bow-men or servants of Mr. Hume Hunton, and is built of stone one storey thatched and in good repair |
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KELSBURGH |
Kelsburgh
Kelsburgh
Kelsburgh |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. J. Twatt Rothiesholm Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a cottage house, situated in the district of Rothiesholm and about 1/2 a mile northwest from the Boa of Rothiesholm, the house is built of stone thatched one storey high, in fair repair, the property of J. G. M Heddle Esquire Melsetter. Wals Orkney |
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NOUST O' TAING |
Noust['ataing' crossed out] replaced with:
Noust o' Taing
Noust o' Taing
Noust o' Taing |
Mr. J, Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. J. Twatt Rothiesholm Stronsay Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small bay situated about a 180 yards north east form the house known by the name of Kelsburgh. And is on the property of J. G. M. Heddle esquire. |
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VER GEO |
Ver Geo
Ver Geo
Ver Geo |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. J. Twatt Rothiesholm Stronsay Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a small creek on the shore situated about 132 yards south-west from Kelsburgh, the property of J. G. M Heddle Esquire. |
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NORTH TAING |
North Taing
North Taing
North Taing |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. J. Twatt. Rothiesholm Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers. Milltown Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a small headland or point of land on the sea shore situated about 440 yards north east from Kelsburgh, and is the property of J. G. M. Heddle Melsetter Walls |
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THE COPPA |
The Coppa
The Coppa
The Coppa |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. J. Twatt. Rothiesholm Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers. Milltown Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a point of land on the shore situated about 1/2 a mile north east from the house known by the name of Kelsburgh and is the property of J. G. M. Heddle |
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ERIGARTH |
Erigarth
Erigarth
Erigarth |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John Meil Jameson's lane |
092 |
This name applies to a small farmsteading & office, one story high, built of stone, thatch roof in fair repair situated about 1/2 mile west of Post Office, property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay |
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GRICEY WATER |
Gricey Water
Gricey Water
Gricey Water |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John meil Jameson's lane |
092 |
This name applies to a small fresh water loch situated about 1/4 of a mile north of Suiehall, property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay |
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SUIEHALL |
Suiehall
Suiehall
Suiehall |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John Meil Jameson's lane |
092 |
This name applies to a row of small cottages, built of stone one story high thatch roof in fair repair. Situated about 300 yards northwest of Erigarth property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay |
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ST CATHERINE'S BAY |
St. Catherine's Bay
St. Catherine's Bay
St. Catherine's Bay |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfields
John Meil Jameson's lane |
092 |
This name applies to a large bay, with extensive sandy beach upon the west-side of Stronsay lying between a point known as The Coppa which is situated upon the north side of Rothiesholm, & a point called Flesh House point - which is situated about 1/2 mile southwest of a house called Lenabrake |
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LOWER SAMSONSLANE |
Lower Samson'slane
Lower Samson'slane
Lower Samson'slane |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John Meil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house one story high built of stone, thatch roof in fair repair situated about 170 yards east of Post Office property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay |
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SAMSONSLANE |
Samson'slane (and Post Office)
Samson'slane (and Post Office)
Samson'slane (and Post Office) |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John Meil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a postal Telegraph Office, built of stone, two story high, slate roof in good repair. The arrival of mails are as follows viz. Wednesday & Saturday, via Orcadian S.S. & departure on Monday & Thursday. There is no stated time for arrivals & departure of mails as it varies according to the [goyetted] time of sailing Orcadian.
The house was formally used as an Inn but now it is only an out door licence to sell liquor not [underlined] to be consumed upon the premises. situated about the centre of the Island & about three miles from the pier. property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay. Money transactions are also carried on. mo, orders & Regis. of letters. |
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CHURCH [NE of Samsonslane] |
Church
Church
Church |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John Meil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to parish Church built of stone slated roof in good repair, was erected in 1826 to accommodate 500 sittings, situated about 1/3 of a mile south east of Post Office. |
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HAWKS BRAE |
Hawksbrae
Hawksbrae
Hawksbrae |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John Meil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a prominent cultivated hill situate about 220 yards west of Post Office property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay |
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LINKSHOUSE |
Linkshouse
Linkshouse
Linkshouse |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John Meil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a new farmsteading & offices built of stone one story high in first class repair situated about 1/4 of mile north east of Post Office property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay |
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GERAMONT |
Geramont
Geramont
Geramont |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John Meil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a good size house built of stone two story high slate roof in good repair situated about 1/4 of a mile northwest of Linkshouse , property of Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay. |
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SCHOOL [nr church] |
School (Boys & Girls)
School (Boys & Girls)
School (Boys & Girls) |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John Meil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a good size stone building, one story high slate roof in good repair commonly called the central public school. It is supported by the School Board. Average attendance for year 1877 was 89 Boys and Girls situated about 1/4 of mile northwest of Church. |
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On this page there is an entry for 'Central Schoolhouse' which has been crossed out and cancel written below it. Under the heading 'descriptive Remarks' the following has been crossed through in red ink. 'This name applies to a good size dwelling house built of stone one story high slate roof in good repair property of occupant John Forbes who holds a lease of 99 years from Colonel Balfour of Shapinsay.'
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CLIFFDALE |
Cliffdale |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone one story high thatch roof in bad repair situated about 150 Yards west of St. [Saint] Catherine's, property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter |
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HILL O' ROE |
Hill O'Roe |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
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This name applies to a small hill covered with rough pasture situated about 200 Yards southwest of Cliffdale property of JGM Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseter Hoy |
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WARD HILL |
Wart Hill |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a large prominent hill the highest ground in Stronsay, principally cultivated ground upon the summit of the hill stands the central Public School which is so pleasantly situate that it over looks greater part of the Island, situate about 350 yards north west of Church property of Col [Colonel] Belfour of Shapinsay |
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BLAN LOCH |
Blan Loch |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a shallow fresh water loch, which drys in summer situated about a hundred Yards south of St [Saint] Catherine's property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq. [Esquire] of Melse_ter Hoy |
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MOUNT PLEASANT |
Mountpleasant |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone one story high slate roof in good repair situated about 20 Yards East of St [Saint] Salvador property of J. G. M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseter |
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ST SALVADOR |
St Salvador |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
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This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone one story high thatch roof in fair repair situated about 200 Yards West of St [Saint] Catherine's, property of J G. M Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Mels_ter |
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BIGHT OF MATPOW |
Bight of Matpow |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a small bay with shinglely beach situated upon the north side of Loch of Matpow |
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LOCH OF MATPOW |
Loch of Matpow |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a good size fresh water loch situated about 1/2 mile north of Bay property of Col. [Colonel] Belfour of Shapinsay (it is likewise known as Loch of Erigarth) |
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ST CATHERINES |
St. Catherines |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to two small dwelling houses, built of stones one story high withe thatch roof's in good repair situated about 1/2 mile northwest of Bay & upon the north West side of the houses about a hundred yards, stands a Old store house, now used as a School for Boys & Girls, but not in connection with the School Board, the attendance at present is about 30. property of J. G. M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseter |
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MANSE [U.P., SW of Samsonslane] |
U.P. Manse |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfiell John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a large dwelling house two story high built of stone in good repair situated 1/4 of a mile south west of Post Office. |
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Site of LADY KIRK |
Site of Lady Kirk |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfiell John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a graveyard one of the parish burial grounds of Stronsay, about the centre of the Yards is the site of a Chapel situated about 1/4 of a mile north of Bay. |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [NW of Samsonslane] |
U.P.Church |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfiell John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies the united presbyterian Church, which is built of stone two story high slate roof in good repair, Was erected A D. 1858 to accommodate 460 sittings, situate about 1/4 of mile southwest of Post Office |
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COMELYBANK |
Comelybank |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone one story high slate roof in good repair situated about hundred yards southeast of Northbank property of Col [Colonel] Belfour of Shapinsay |
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NORTHBANK |
Northbank |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone one story high slate roof in good repair situated about 200 yards southeast of U.P. Church property of Col [Colonel] Belfour of Shapinsay |
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Daisybank Daisybank
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane
This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone one story high slate roof in good repair situated about 200 yards southeast of Comelybank property of Col [Colonel] Belfour of Shapinsay
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AITH |
Aith |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a good Size cultivated district, situated about Central of Stronsay which is comprise of Parish Church, UP Church, Post Office, Public School & several farmsteadings property of Col [Colonel] Balfour of Shapinsay |
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DALE |
Dale |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a good size farmsteading & offices built of stone one story high slated roof in good repair situated about 1/4 of mile west of U.P. Church property of Col. [Colonel[ Belfour of Shapinsay. Upon the northwest side about 200 yard is a Pile, known in Orkney as funeral piles which consist of burnt stones, now covered with rough pasture |
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AITHBRECK |
Aithbrake |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a good size dwelling house built of stone two story high slate roof in good repair situated about 80 yards southwest of Sunnybank property of Col [Colonel] Belfour of Shapinsay |
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HEATHERBRAE |
Heatherbrae |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a small croft built of stone one story high thatch roof in good repair situated about 250 yards west of Sunnybank property of Col [Colonel] Belfour of Shapinsay |
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SUNNYBANK |
Sunnybank |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane |
092 |
This name applies to a good size house one story high built of stone slate roof in good repair situated about 80 yards southeast of Daisybank property of Col [Colonel] Belfour of Shapinsay |
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MILL [Milltown] |
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MILLTOWN |
Milltown |
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Dr. [Doctor] Wiseman Old Millfield Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applies to a small farm, house offices attached. Situated about 1/2 a mile north-west from the postoffice the houses are built of Stone slated one story high and is the property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinshay |
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OLD MILLFIELD |
Old Millfield |
Mr. R. Chalmers
Dr. [Doctor] Wiseman
Mr. D. Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small farm house, occupied by the Medical Doctor for the Island. it is Situated about a 155 yards south from Milltown, the house is built of stone two storeys high slated, in good repair. property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour. |
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Signed: D. McKenzie |
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GEO OF LENAY |
Geo of Lenay |
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay Dr. [Doctor] Wiseman Old Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small creek situated adjacent to the east of the Point of Lenay. |
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MILL BAY |
Mill Bay
Mill Bay
Mill Bay
Mill Bay
Mill Bay |
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Dr. [Doctor] Wiseman Old Millfield Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay
Captain Pottinger S.S. Orcadia
Mr. Horne Factor Eday |
092 |
This name applies to a large bay, the extent of which is between the two prominent headlands of Odin Ness to the south and Grice Ness to the north. it forms a good harbour and terminated in a sandy beach. |
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POINT OF LENAY |
Point of Lenay |
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay Dr. [Doctor] Wiseman Old Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small prominent point on the coast situated about 1/2 a mile north east from the Corn Mill. The property of the late Miss Fea. Mr. Gould Greenbank Kirkwall head trustee. |
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Signed: D. McKenzie |
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GART BANKS |
Gart Banks
Gart Banks
Gart Banks |
Mr. J. Fotheringham Hescombe. Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to high green banks along coast extending from the Point of Lenay in an esterly direction to Rubies Geo. The property of the late Miss Fees. head trustee, Mr. Gould Greenbank Kirkwall [Lerwick crossed out]. |
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HESCOMBE |
Hescombe
Hescombe
Hescombe |
Mr. J. Fotheringham Hescombe Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small farmhouse. situated about 440 yards northwest from Airey. it is built of stone one storey high slated in good repair the property of the occupier Mr. J. Fotheringham. |
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PIGEON GEO |
Pigeon Geo
Pigeon Geo
Pigeon Geo |
Mr. J. Fotheringham Hescombe Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small creek on the shore. situated about 265 yards north west from the farm house Hescombe. adjacent to the west of this creek is a small cave very much frequented by wild pigeons property of the late Miss Fees. |
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COMLEY |
Comley
Comley
Comley |
Mr. J. Fotheringham Hescombe Stronsay
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster. Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small point or headland on the coast. Situated about 308 yards northeast from Hescombe the property of J. Fotheringham. Hescombe. |
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GALPO |
Galpo
Galpo
Galpo |
Mr. J. Fotheringham Hescombe Stronsay
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster. Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small bay which extends between the two points known by the names of Comley and Croe Taing on the property of the late Miss Fees Stronsay. |
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RUBIES GEO |
Rubies Geo
Rubies Geo
Rubies Geo |
Mr. J. Fotheringham Hescombe Stronsay
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster. Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small creek on the coast situated adjacent to the east of the Gart Banks and about a 1521 yards north from Hescombe the property of the late Miss Fees. head trustees Mr. Gould Greenbank Kirkwall |
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AIRY |
Airey
Airey
Airey
Airy |
Mr. William Flett Airey Stonsay
Mr. J. Fotheringham Stonsay
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Re- submitted |
092 |
This name applies to a large farm house. it had formerly been the Mansion house of the estate of Airey. it is built of stone, slated, two storeys high, in good repair. property of the late Miss Fees. head trustee is Mr. Gould Greenbank Kirkwall. |
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MULTERHOUSE |
Multerhouse
Multerhouse
Multerhouse |
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Dr. Wiseman Old Millfield Stronsay
D. Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small cottage house situated about 440 yards north east from New Millfield it is built of stone thatched one storey high in poor repair. property of Col. Balfour. |
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NEW MILLFIELD |
New Millfield
New Millfield
New Millfield |
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Dr. Wiseman Old Millfield Stronsay
D. Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a medium sized farm house and offices attached. it is situated about 600 yards south from the Corn Mill. is built of stone, slated, two storeys high in good repair. property Col. Balfour. Shapinshay. |
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BURNSIDE |
Burnside
Burnside
Burnside |
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay
Mr. Miller Cowshouse Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applies to a small cottage house situated about a 110 yards south from Winds, it is built of stone thatched one story high in poor repair the property of Col. Balfour. |
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HOLM |
Holin
Holin
Holin |
Mr. A Learmonth New Millfiels Stronsay
Mr. Miller Cowshouse Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to small neat farm house with general provision ahope attached. it is situated about200 yards east from Winds. the house is built of stone slated one story high in good repair. property of the late Miss Fees of Stronsay |
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WINDS |
Winds
Winds
Winds |
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay
Mr. Miller Cowshouse Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This nam applies to two cottages attached. situated about 440 yards north est from New Millfield. thy are built of stone thatched one story high in poor repair. the property of Col. Balfour. Shapinshay. |
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CLAYQUOY |
Clayquoy
Clayquoy
Clayquoy |
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a public Smithy and cottage attached. situated about 460 yards south east from Linksquoy. it is built of stone thatched one story high in fair repair. property of the late Miss Fees. |
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LINKSQUOY |
Linksquoy
Linksquoy
Linksquoy |
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small hovel of a cottage house. situated about 330 yards north east from the farm house of Holin. it is built of stone, thatched one story high. property of the late Miss Fees of Stronsay. principal trustee Mr. Gould Greenbank Kirkwall. |
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MILL BURN |
Mill Burn
Mill Burn
Mill Burn |
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small stream which issues from the[south crossed out] end of the Crek know by the name of Miekle Water. and flows in a northerly direction to the Mill bay. this stream drives the Meal Mill of Stronsay. |
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FRANKS |
Franks
Franks
Franks |
Mr. P. Fotheringham Franks Stronsay
Mr. J. Caithness Park of Hundy Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small neat farm house situated about 220 yards south east from Clayquoy. it is built of stone, slated, one story high, in good repair. property of the late Miss Fees of Stronsay. principal trustee. Mr. Gould Greenbank Kirkwall. |
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KIRKHALL |
Kirkhall
Kirkhall
Kirkhall |
Mr. P. Fotheringham Franks Stronsay
Mr. J. Caithness Park of Hunday Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to two small farm houses situated about 260 yards north west from Park of Hunday. they are built of stone one story high thatched in poor repair. property of the late Miss Fees. |
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PARK OF HUNDAY |
Park of Hunday
Park of Hunday
Park of Hunday |
Mr. P. Fotheringham Franks Stronsay
Mr. J. Caithness Park of Hunday Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small neat new farm house. situated about 220 yards south from Franks. it is built of stone slated one story high in good repair. property of the late Miss Fees. Stronsay. |
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GORIES |
Gories
Gories
Gories |
Mr. P. Fotheringham Franks. Stronsay
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes, Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small farm house. situated about 150 yards east from Hall. it is built of stone, one story high, thatched in fair repair. property of the late Miss Fees. |
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GREENFIELD |
Greenfield
Greenfield
Greenfield |
Mr. P. Fotheringham Franks. Stronsay
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small farm house. situated about 440 yards south west from Clayquoy. it is built of stone thatched one story high in poor repair. property of the late Miss Fees of Stronsay. head trustee Mr. Gould Greenbanks Kirkwall |
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HALL |
Hall
Hall
Hall |
Mr. P. Fotheringham Franks. Stronsay
Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes. Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name applies to a small farm house situated about 1/2 a mile south east from Greenfield. it is built of stone, one story high, slated in good repair. property of the late Miss Fees. Stronsay |
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COWSHOUSE |
Cowshouse |
Mr. William Flett Airey Stronsay Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to a small farm house, situated about 448 yards south east from Hunday, it is built of stone thatched one story high in fair repair. The property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay. |
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HUNDAY |
Hunday |
Mr. William Flett Airey Stronsay
Mr. R. Chalmers Milltown Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
092 |
This name is applied to two Cottages, occupied by the servant of Airey farm. They are built of stone thatched one story high, in fair repair. the property of the late Miss Fees of Stronsay. Mr. Gould Greenbank Kirkwall trustee, |
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NORTH BANKS |
North Banks |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes
Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a piece of coast situated on the extreme north end of Odin Ness about 3/4 of a mile North-East of Odinness farm house and is about 260 yards South West of The Huim of Odinness The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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HELLIA OF ODIN-NESS |
Hella of Odinness |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a piece of low and high water rocks situated on the east side of Odin Ness about one fourth of a mile South east of The Huim of Odinness and about 3/4 of a mile North east of Odinness farm house The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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HOLM OF ODIN-NESS |
Huim of Odinness
Holm of Odin-ness |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay
Re-submitted |
093 |
This name applies to a high water rock situated at the extreme North east end of Odin Ness about 3/4 of a mile North east of Odinness farm house It is quite flat and is the property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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LINKSQUOY |
Linksquoy |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a small low water creek situated immediately South east of The Huim of Odinness, and is the property of Colinel Balfour Shapinshay |
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ODIN NESS |
Odin Ness |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a prominent headland situated on the east side of the Island of Stronsay and about equal distances from the North and South end of the Island, It is chiefly arable land and about one half mile North-east of Odinness, property of colonel Balfour |
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POW OF THE STY |
Pow.of.the Sty |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a smal bay siuated about 700 yards North of Odinness and immediately East of Croe Taing The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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Cro Taing Cro Taing
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay
This name applies to a small point of land situated one half mile North of Odinness It is covered with rough pasture and is the property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinshay & Mr. James Fotheringhame Hescombe Stronsay
Signed: James Boyle C.A |
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LOCH OF NEBIN |
Loch of Nebin |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a small fresh water loch situated on a small headland called Croe Taing about 700 yards North-by-west of Odinness It is partly on the property of Mr. James Fotheringhame & Colonel David Balfour of Balfour Shapinshay. |
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ODIN-NESS |
Odinness |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a middling large farm situated about two miles South-east of the Post Office, and in the district of Everbay It is built of stone two storeys and in good repair with good offices attached, and is the property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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WEST HOUSE |
Westhouse |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a small cottage situated about 130 yards North-west of Odnness It is one storey and built of stone thatched and in good repair It is occupied by the servants on Odinness farm and is the property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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CRAIG OF NEVS |
Craig of Neaves |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upperdishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a piece of rough banks on the sea coast situated about 260 yards south east of Odinness and is the property of Colonel Balfour, Island of Shapinshay |
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CUDANA GEO |
Cudana Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upperdishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a small narrow creek situated about one fourth of a mile North-east of Odinness The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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SOUTH RAMNA GEO |
South Ramna Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upperdishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a small creek situated immediately south of North Ramna Geo It is also surrounded with rough precipitous banks on the North South & West sides and is the property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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BUGHT GEO |
Bout Geo
Bught Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay
Re-submitted |
093 |
This name applies to a long narrow creek situated about one half mile North-east of Odinness It is surrounded by bold rock on the east and west sides and is the property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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HILL OF HOWNESS |
Hill of Howness |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes
Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a small knoll situated about one half mile North-west of Odinness It is cultivated and is the property of colonel Balfour of Balfour Castle, Shapinshay |
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NORTH RAMNA GEO |
North Ramna Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a small creek situated about 700 yards North-east of Odinness it is surrounded on the north east and West by bold and rugged banks The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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BEE SKERRIES |
Beskers |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes
Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a large ledge of flat water rocks situated about 600 yards South West of Odinness and a little east of Dritness It is almost seperated from the land by a narrow Channel, there are large stones in two places in the channel which are always dry at good ebb tides |
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DRITNESS |
Dritness |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This anme applies to a small spot of shingle on the sea coast about 600 yards south of Odinness and immediately south of Cliva The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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Site of CAIRN [Odin-ness] |
Funeral Pile |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name is Given to a little knoll near the farm Steading of Odinness when ploughing a short time ago it was found to be composed of burnt Stones, and is Supposed to be the Site of one of the burying places of the Original inhabitants. There are several Such places in Stronsay. (Initialled: J.Y.) |
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CLIVA |
Cliva |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes
Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a small bay situated about 350 yards south of Odinness It is surrounded on the north and west by steep rough banks on the banks immediately west is the supposed site of a Brough and in the same field about 260 yards South-west of Odinness is a small knoll where burned stones are to be seen and is supposed to be a place used for burning the ded in ancient times.
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GRASSY CASTLE |
Grassy Castle |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a small rock situated in Cliva It is a high water rock about 19 feet long and about 7 feet wide and stands about 20 or 25 feet high quite perpendicular with a patch of rough pasture on the top property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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SAND GEO |
Sand Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. Peter Twatt Odinness Stronsay |
093 |
This name applies to a small sandy creek situated in the South end of Cliva It is surrounded with rough banks and is the property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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Site of BROUGH [Odin-ness] |
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STRONSAY [island] |
Stronsay |
A. Learmonth Millfield.
Mr. Forbes, Teacher, Schoolhouse.
Mr. Meil, Postmaster, |
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This name applies to an island Situated towards the n-east, of the Orkney Group, its Greatest length from n-west to S-east, is about seven miles, its shape is so very irregular that its breadth varies from a half to four miles, it has eight prominent headlands, Rothiesholm Head being the largest , and most Conspicuous, and Situated on the south-west Side, Tor Ness, and Lamb Head, on the south, Burrow Head, and Odin Ness, on the east, Grice Ness, towards the north-east and Huip Ness, and Links Ness on the extreme northern parts, All are lowlying except Rothiesholm Head, Lam Head, & Burrow Head, these latter named present a bold & precipitous Coastline. The obgects of intrest to the Antiquarian are old Chapels, Tumuli, Underground houses, and what are known as Broughs, or remains of Pictish Castles, in addition to these there is a semicircular earthen embankment of Considerable extent Situated in rear of the farm house of Odin ness, of which there is nothing whatever known, its (other side) |
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Orkney Island of Stronsay
contd. (continued)
its General appearance is similar to what in some parts of Great Britain is pointed out as "Roman encampments". but as previously remarked there is nothing whatever known of it in the locality: There are three large bays on the Coast of Stronsay, Mill Bay on the east Side, St. [Saint] Catherines on the west, and Bay of Holland on the South, in addition to these there are two Safe harbours for anchorage Linga Sound on the west, and Papa Sound on the north-east. The parish Church, Post Office, and United presbyterian Church are Situated about the Centre of the island. So also, is the principal School. Five sixths of the island is cultivated, the remaining part being wild moorland, farming is the principal pursuit of the inhabitants, Colonel Balfour, of Balfour Castle, owns the greater part of the island.
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BAYWEST |
Baywest |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a ruin of a house, situated about 1/2 mile west of Bu O' Rothiesholm property of J. G. M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseiter |
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BROUGH [Baywest] |
Hillock of Baywest |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm
Archaologia Scotica p. 94. |
098 |
This name applies to a small hill, remains of a Old Picts Buildings situated about 1/4 of mile west of Bu O' Rothiesholm, property of J. G. M. Heddle of Melse_ter |
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LOCHEND |
Lochend |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high built of stone, thatch roof, in fair repair situated about 1/4 of a mile northwest of Bo o' Rothiesholm property of J. G. M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
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BIGHT OF BAYWEST |
Bight of Baywest |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small bay, situated upon northwest shore of Rothiesholm & about 1/2 mile south west of Bu O' Rothiesholm |
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LOCH OF ROITHISHOLM |
Loch of Rothiesholm
Loch of Roithisholm |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm Col [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour Castle Shapenshay |
098 |
This name applies to a good size fresh wateer loch, situated about 150 yards southwest of Bu O' Rothiesholm, property of J. G. M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter |
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SPRINGWELL |
Springwell |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house one storey high built of stone, thatch roof, in fair repair situated about 1/4 of a mile south of Bu O' Rothiesholm, property of J. G. M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseiter. |
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BU O' ROITHISHOLM |
Bu o' Rothiesholm
Bu o' Roithisholm |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm
Col [Colonel] Balfour of Balfour Castle Shapinshay |
098 |
This name applies to a large farmsteading & out houses, built of stone, two story's high, slate roof in good repair, it is the principal farm upon Rothiesholm, & tenanted by James Twatt, who rent's the whol district of Rorhiesholm form the proprietor J.G.M. Heddle of Melseter, & lets it out into small croft,. situated about two miles west of P. Office & upon northwest shore of Bay of Holland. |
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MINGRO |
Mingro |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
this name applies to a small dwelling house one story high built of stone, thatch roof in fair repair situated about 1/4 of a mile south of Bu o' Rothiesholm property of J. G. M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseiter Hoy. |
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BRIGEND |
Brigend |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high built of stone, thatch roof in fair repair situated about 150 Yards southeast of Bu o' Rothiesholm property of J G M Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseter |
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SAND OF ROITHISHOLM |
Sand of Rothiesholm
Sound of Roithisholm |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm
Col. [Colonel] Balfour |
098 |
This name applies to a large portion of sandy beach, between high & low water mark, the name applies to the whole of the sand, from about two hundred Yards west of Graveyard called Lady Kirk, & runs in a southwesterly direction for about one mile till it comes to a house called Mingro. |
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LONGBIGGING |
Longbigging |
John Forbes Schollmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone one story high thatch roof in good repair situated about 130 yards west of Newbigging property of J.G M Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter |
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MILLGRIP |
Millgrip |
John Forbes Schollmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house one story high, built of stone thatch roof in fair repair situated about 300 yards south west of Burragate property of J.G.M Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter |
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NEWBIGGING |
Newbigging |
John Forbes Schollmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house one story high, built of stone thatch roof in good repair situated about 150 yards west of Burragate property of J G M Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter |
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BURGHGATE |
Burghgate |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high built of stone thatch roof, in good repair, situated about 300 yards south of Bomasty, property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter. |
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ROITHISHOLM |
Rothiesholm
Roithisholm |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth
Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm
Colonel Balfour of Balfour |
098 |
This name applies to a large cultivated district which is comprised of one large farm-steading & several small dwelling houses, & a fishing station, not of a very extensive scale, & lately there has been a school opened at an old store house, which is not at present in connection with the school Board, The district forms a peninsula, only being joined by a narrow neck of land about 250 yards upon the west side, & upon the south side of the narrow slip is the Bay of Holland, & on the north St Catherine's Bay, situated about two miles west of Post Office property of J.G.M Heddle, Esq [Esquire] of Melseter Hoy |
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Roithisholm - meaning "Holm of Indgment"
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BRECK |
Breck |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high, built of stone, thatch roof, in fair repair, situated about 1/4 of a mile east of Grind, property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq. [Esquire] of Melsester. |
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DYKESIDE |
Dykeside |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a ruin of a small dwelling house & offices, situated about hundred yards north of Brake property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melsester. |
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SLAP |
Slap |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high, built of stone, thatch, in good repair, situated about 200 yards east of Brakey, property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melsester. |
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DARDALE |
Dardale |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high, built of stone, thatch roof, in good repair, situated about 200 yards southwest of Springwell, property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseiter. |
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GRIND |
Grind |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high, thatch roof, in good repair, situated about 200 yards south of Taftmacho property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter. |
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TOFTMACHO |
Toftmacho |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high, built of stone, thatch roof, in fair repair, situated about 1/4 of a mile west of Wardale, property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter. |
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BRAEHEAD |
Braehead |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high, thatch roof in fair repair, situated about hundred yards south of Brakhall, property of JGM Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseiter Hoy |
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BRECKHALL |
Brakehall |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house one story high, built of stone thatch roof, in good repair, situated about 170 yards southeast of Slap, property of JGM Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseiter. |
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BURN OF BOMASTY |
Burn of Bomasty |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small stream, which collect about 330 yards south of a house called Brake & flows in a north-westerly direction untill enters the Bay of Bumasty, property of J G. M Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter |
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BOMASTY |
Bomasty |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small Dwelling house one story high built of stone thatch roof in good repair situated about a hundred yards west of Grind property of J.G.M Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter. |
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DOONATOWN |
Doonatown |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small hillock covered with rough pasture standing in a cultivated field, where remains of a small dwelling house are to be seen, situated about 260 yards northeast of Slap, property of JGM Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter. |
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HAGGAR |
Haggar |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, one story high, built of stone thatch roof, in fair repair, situated about 200 yards northeast of Dykeside, property of JGM Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseter. |
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BAY OF BOMASTY |
Bay of Bomasty |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small bay with sand & shingley beach, situated about a hundred Yards north of Bomasty |
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HALLBRECK |
Hallbrake |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwellinghouse one story high built of stone thatch roof in fair repair, situated about a hundred yards west of Burragate property of J G M Heddle Esq. [Esquire] of Melse_ter. |
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OESSEN |
Oessen |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, built of stone thatch roof in fair repair & one story high, it's a small fishing station although not of a very extensive scale, & upon the southwest side of the house theres a good fish drying ground, situated about 130 yards west of Bomasty property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter. |
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BIGHT OF DOONATOWN |
Bight of Doonatown |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a portion of coast below high water mark, which forms a long shallow bay situated between Farrawall & Farrawallend property of J G M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melse_ter |
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FURRAWALL |
Furrawall |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house one story high built of stone thatch roof in fair repair, situated about 300 yards northwest of Doonatown property of J G M Heddle Esq. [Esquire] of Melse_ter. |
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FURRAWALLEND |
Furrawallend |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwellinghouse one story high built of stone thatch roof in good repair situate about 270 yards southwest of Doonatown property of J G M Heddle Esq. [Esquire] of Melse_ter. |
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BROGEO |
Brogeo |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small ruin, which was once a small dwelling house, situated about 270 yards southwest of Cotkelday, property of J.G.M. Heddle, Esq. [Esquire] of Melse ter. |
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COTKELDAY |
Cotkelday |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone, one story high, thatch roof, in bad repair, situated about 250 yards south of Doonatown property of J.G.M. Heddle Esq. [Esquire] of Melse_ter. |
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MERVAR |
Mervar |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield James Twatt Rothiesholm |
098 |
This name applies to a small point of land projecting into the Bay of Holland situated about 170 yards south of Brogeo, property of J G.M. Heddle Esq. [Esquire] of Melseter |
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BAY |
Bay |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
David Peace Dishes |
098 |
This name applies a good size house two story high, built of stone with slate roof in good repair, situated about 1/4 of a mile west of Lodge Property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, of Shapinsay. |
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BIGHT OF AITH |
Bight of Aith |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a small bay upon the east shore of Bay of Holland & situated about 1/4 of a mile south of a farm called Bay |
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GORBUSTER |
Gorbuster |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a small cultivated district which is comprised of several small dwelling houses & a few Farmsteadings & most of the houses are of one story with thatch roof's is situated between the districts of Wishes, & Aith, & about 1/2 mile south of Post Office property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinsay, |
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LODGE [a farm] |
Lodge |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a small farmsteading & outhouses the house is built of stone, one story high, partly of slate & thatch roof in good repair situated about 1/4 of a mile northwest of Fairhill property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Shapinsay |
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FAIRHILL |
Fairhill |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a farmsteading one story high, thatch roof in fair repair situated about 250 yards west of Myres. property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinsay. |
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MYRES |
Myres |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a farmsteading with outhouses one story high, built of stone in good repair situated about 1/4 of a mile south of Smiddy property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour. |
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SMIDDY |
Smiddy |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house & smithy & outhouse, the house is built of stone one story high, partly thactch & slate roof, in fair repair situated about 1/2 mile south of Post Office property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinsay |
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BAY OF HOLLAND |
Bay of Holland |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Lower Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a large bay, one of the principal bays in Stronsay which extend's from Tor Ness to the sands of Rothiesholm & westwards to the point of Graenien Ness & only divided by a narrow slip of land from "Linga Sound", on the north side, & which forms a peninsular known as Rothiesholm which name the bay is sometimes called, situated about two miles west of Post Office |
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BANKS |
Banks |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Lower Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a farm house & offices, one story high thatch roof in good repair situated about 200 yards north of Lower Dishes property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay |
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LOWER DISHES |
Lower Dishes |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Lower Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house built of stone one story high thatch roof in fair repair, situated about 250 Yards west of Leaquoy, property of Col, [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinshay. |
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BOONDATOWN |
Boondatown |
John Forbes Shoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Croy Hannasdale Stronsay Mr Thomas Maxwell Boondatown Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a middling large farm Situated about one mile South of the Post Offices It is built of stone a portion of the house is two Storeys slated and in good repair with offices adjacent, also a good shop with general merchandise on the premises, property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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HARRADALE |
Harradale |
John Forbes Shoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. James Croy Hannasdale Stronsay
Mr Thomas Maxwell Boondatown Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 3/4 of a mile South of Stronsay Post office it is built with Stones one Storey thatched and in middling repair Tenant James Croy Proprietor Colonel Balfour Shapinshay (offices attached) |
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WATERSIDE |
Waterside |
John Forbes Shoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Croy Hannasdale Stronsay Mr Thomas Maxwell Boondatown Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 660 yards South-east of Boondatown It is built of Stone one Storey thatched and in middling repair, with offices attached, Property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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GILLPIER ROAD |
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MEIKLE WATER |
Meikle Water or Mill Loch |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Croy Hannasdale Stronsay Mr Thomas Maxwell Boondatown Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a large fresh water loch Situated about a half mile South of the Parish Church, it is from this loch that the water comes to Supply the corn mill Situated on the side of Mill Bay In winter it is one sheet of Water whereas in Summer it is almost dry and divided into several small pools |
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SPRINGVALLEY |
Springvalley |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Croy Hannasdale Stronsay Mr Thomas Maxwell Boondatown Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated in the district of Everbay, and about 3/4 of a mile East of Boondatown It is built of Stone one Storey thatched and in middling repair, with officed attached Property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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WINDBRECK |
Windbrake |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Croy Hannasdale Stronsay Mr Thomas Maxwell Boondatown Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 800 yards South-east of Boondatown It is built of Stone one Storey thatched and in middling repair, with offices attached, property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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FINGEO |
Fingoe |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Miller Mansefield Mr. Peter Deinnison Fingoe Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a middling large farm Situated about 700 yards North-east of Mansefield It is built of Stone one Storey Slated and in good repair, with offices adjacent, built of Stone slated and in good repair The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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GREENQUOY |
Greenquoy |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Miller Mansefield Mr. Peter Deinnison Fingoe Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm Situated about 300 yards North-east of Mansefield It is built of Stone one Storey thatched and in middling repair with offices attached. The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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ROADSIDE |
Roadside |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Miller Mansefield Mr. Peter Deinnison Fingoe Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to two small Cottages situated about one mile South-east of Boondatown both Cottages are built of Stone one storey thatched and in good repair. The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinsay |
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BRAEHEAD |
Braehead |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Miller Mansefield Mr. Peter Deinnieson Fingoe Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm house situated about 100 yards West of Kirbuster and tenanted by one of Kirbuster Servants it is built of Stone two storeys slated and in good repair Property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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MEIKLEQUOY |
Meiklequoy |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. James Miller Mansefield
Mr. Peter Deinnieson Fingoe Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm Situated about 350 yards South-east of Mansefield It is built of Stone one Storey thatched and in very bad repair, with offices attached and in wretched repair property of Colonel Balfour |
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NEWFIELD |
Newfield |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Miller Mansefield Mr. Peter Deinnieson Fingoe Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm Situated about 500 yards South-east of Mansefield It is one storey thatched built of Stone and in good repair property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay (Offices attached) |
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EVERBAY |
Everbay |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Miller Mansefield Mr. William Smith Newfield |
098 |
This name applies to a large district of Well cultivated land including a number of small farm houses and two or thee large farms It is situated on the south-east side of Stronsay and is bounded on the East by the Sea and extends from Mill Bay on the North along the Stram from Mill Bay through Meikle Water leaving it at the South-east end and flows a drain to little Water then follows a dyke to the sea about 1/2 mile South of Kirbuster Property of several Proprietors |
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MANSEFIELD |
Mansefield |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. James Miller Mansefield Mr. William Smith Newfield |
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This name applies to a middling large farm house situated about one mile East of Boondatown It is two storeys, built of Stone, slated, and in good repair, with offices attached This house was the U.P. Manse formerly, also the old U.P. Church which has been pulled down stood adjacent to this house The property of Colonel Balfour, Island of Shapinshay |
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DISHES |
Dishes |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. George Miller Gesty Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small district of well cultivated land and a number of Small farms situated about 1 & 3/4 miles South of the Post office It is bounded on the West by a large Bay known as Rousholm Bay or Hollands Bay and extends in an Easterly direction from a point about one fourth of a mile South-west of Gesty along a dyke known as Hollands dyke to the South Female and Infant Schol where it turns in a Northerly direction and runs along the public road within a short distance South of Boondatown Then it turns along a drain in a South-westerly dirction passing a little North of Upper Dishes and enters Rousholm of Hollands Bay close to Lower Dishes It is the property of Colonel Balfour Island of Shapinshay |
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GESTY |
Gesty |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. George Miller Gesty Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm situated immediately South of Brake, It is one Storey thatched and good repair with offices attached The property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinshay. |
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LEAQUOY |
Leaquoy |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. George Miller Gesty Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm situated about 1 1/2 mile South of the Post Office, It is one storey slated and in good repair with offices adjacent built of Stone, slated, and good repair. Property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay. |
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Mounthigh Mounthigh
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. George Miller Gesty Stronsay
This name applies to a small farm house situated about 1 1/2 mile South of the Post Office and about 100 yards East of Leaquoy It is one storey, thatched, and in good repair with offices attached The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay
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BRECK |
Brake |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. George Miller Gesty Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 1040 yards South of Boondatown It is one Storey slated and in good repair property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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SOUND |
Sound |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. George Miller Gesty Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm Situated about 900 yards South of Boondatown It is one storey slated and in middling good repair with ofices attached It is als occupied by two brothers D. & J. Reed The property of Colonel Balfour |
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UPPER DISHES |
Upper Dishes |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. George Miller Gesty Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a farm house Occupied by two Brothers D. & J. Peace It is one storey slated and in good repair built of stone, with offices adjacent and attached, Situated about 700 yards South of Boondatown, property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinshay |
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DYKESIDE OF HOLLAND |
Dykeside of Holland |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. John Chalmers Dykeside Holland Mr. Thomas Dinnison Park of Holland |
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This name applies to two small Cottages attached to each other Situated about 500 yards South-east of Leaquoy, built of stone one storey and is in fair repair The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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PARK OF HOLLAND |
Park of Holland |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. John Chalmers Dykeside Holland
Mr. Thomas Dinnison Park of Holland |
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This name applies to a middling sized farm Situated about 530 yards North-west of the South Female & Infant School It is built of stone, one storey, and in good repair The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay. |
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SOUTHBANK |
Southbank |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. John Chalmers Dykeside Holland Mr. Thomas Dinnison Park of Holland |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm Situated about 220 yards North-west of the South Female and Infant School It is built of stone one storey thatched and in good repair, with offices attached The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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FLOWERA |
Flowera |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Thomas Dinnison Park of Holland Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm Situated about 170 yards south of Leaquoy It is built of stone, one storey thatched and in middling repair, with offices attached, and is the property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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SILVERHALL |
Silverhall |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Thomas Dinnison Park of Holland Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm Situated about 240 yards South of Leaquoy It is one storey thatched and in middling good repair The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay. |
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STEBB HILL |
Stebb Hill |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Thomas Dinnison Park of Holland Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small piece of rising ground Situated in the district of Dishes about a half mile North of Holland and about 170 yards East of Leaquoy. It is well cultivated and is the property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinshay. |
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EASTBANK |
Eastbank |
Mr John Forbes Shoolmaster Mr. James Shearer Freehall Mr. John Maxwell Blinkbonnie Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 660 yards North-east of the South Female & Infant School, It is one storey built of stone thatched and in good repair, with offices attached The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay |
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NEWBIGGING |
Newbigging |
Mr John Forbes Shoolmaster
Mr. James Shearer Freehall
Mr. John Maxwell Blinkbonnie Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 500 yards North-east of the South Female & Infant School It is one storey thatched and in good repair The property of Colonel Balfour Shapinshay (with offices attached) |
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PARK OF HOUSEBAY |
Park of Housebay |
Mr John Forbes Shoolmaster Mr. James Shearer Freehall Mr. John Maxwell Blinkbonnie Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 540 yards North-east of the South Female and Infant School, It is one storey thatched and in good repair with offices attached The property of the Late George Trail. Trustees Messrs Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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SCHOOL [nr Eastbank] |
School (Boys & Girls) |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. James Shearer Freehall Mr. John Maxwell Blinkbonnie Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a Board School Situated near the South-east end of the Island of Stronsay, about two miles South-east of the post office, It is built of stone, one Storey, and in good repair, With a fine dwelling house attached to the North end two Storeys, Slated, and in good repair. It is known by the name of South female and infant School, with the ordinary branches of Elementary education taught, together with knitting sewing etc. It is entirely supported by Government Grant and Children's fees Under the supervision of the School board And the Female Teacher who conducts the School holds a Government Certificate Average attendance fifty-six And was erected A.D. 1876 And is on the property of Colonel Balfour |
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BLINKBONNIE |
Blinkbonnie |
Mr John Forbes Shoolmaster Mr. James Shearer Freehall Mr. John Maxwell Blinkbonnie Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm situated about 550 yards South-east of the South School It is one storey thatched and in good reapir The property of the Trustees of the late George Trail Messrs Horn, &, Leal, Edinburgh. |
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COTT |
Cott |
Mr John Forbes Shoolmaster Mr James Shearer Freehall Mr. John Maxwell Blinkbonnie Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 420 yards East of the South Female and Infant School It is built of Stone one Storey thatched and in good repair, with offices attached Property of the trustees of the late George Trail, Messrs Horn, and Leal, Edinburgh. |
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SCOULTERS |
Scoulters |
Mr John Forbes Shoolmaster Mr. James Shearer Freehall Mr. John Maxwell Blinkbonnie Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm situated about 1/4 of a mile South-east of the south school It is one storey thatched and in middling repair with offices attached Property of the Trustees Messrs Horn, & Leal, Edinburgh. |
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COLDHAME |
Coldhome |
Mr John Forbes Shoolmaster Mr. James Sluarer Freehall Mr John Maxwell Blinkbonnie Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm Situated about 330 yards East of the South School It is one storey thatched and in good repair with offices attached Property of the trustees of the late George Trail, Messrs Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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FREEHALL |
Freehall |
Mr John Forbes Shoolmaster Mr. James Sluarer Freehall Mr John Maxwell Blinkbonnie Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm situated about 400 yards North-east of the South School It is one storey thatched and in good repair Poroperty of the Trustees of the late George Trail Messrs Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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WILSONTOWN |
Wilsontown |
Mr John Forbes Shoolmaster
Mr. James Sluarer Freehall
Mr John Maxwell Blinkbonnie Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small Cottage situated about one quarter of a mile North-east of the South Female & Infants School It is one storey thatched and in good repair The property of, Trustees messrs Horn and Leal Edinburgh |
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FELDSQUOY |
Feldsquoy |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. William Maxwell Riffless
Mr. William Peace Milkquoy Stronsay |
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This name applies to a small farm situated about 240 yards west of Arifea It is one storey thatched and in good repair with offices attached The property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburg |
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QUOYHARPER |
Quoyharper |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. William Maxwell Riffless Mr. William Peace Milkquoy Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a small farm Situated about 1/4 of a mile West of Arifea It is built of stone, one storey, thatched, and in good repair with offices adjacent Property of the late George Trail, Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburg |
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RIFFLESS |
Riffless |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. William Maxwell Riffless Mr. William Peace Milkquoy Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 280 yards north-West of Arifea It is one storey thatched and in good repair with offices attached The property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburg |
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ARIFEA |
Arifea |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr Peter Tulloch Arifea
Mr William Peace Milkquoy Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about one half mile East of the South Female & Infant School It is one storey thatched and in good repair, with offices adjacent and attached The property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburg |
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CROWANA |
Crowana |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr Peter Tulloch Arifea Mr William Peace Milkquoy Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 80 yards West of Arifea It is one storey thatched and in good repair with attached and adjacent the property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburg |
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MILKQUOY |
Milkquoy |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr Peter Tulloch Arifea Mr William Peace Milkquoy Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small farm situated about 130 yards North-West of Arifea It is one storey thatched and in good repair with offices attached The property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburg |
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LITTLE WATER |
Little Water |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. William Maxwell Riffless
Mr. William Peace Milkquoy Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a small fresh water loch situated about 230 yards South-west of Kirbuster farm a portion of this loch is on Colonel Balfour's property and a portion on the late George Trail This loch is considerably smaller in Summer than Winter I have been informed by the neighbouring Tenants. |
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LITTLEWATER |
Littlewater |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. William Maxwell Riffless Mr. William Peace Milkquoy Stronsay |
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This name is applied to a small Cottage which is not occupied one portion of the roof having lately fallen in and the remainder likely soon to follow after, It is built of stone, one storey, thatched, and in bad repair, property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinshay, |
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AYRE OF STRAENIAWATER |
Ayre of Straeniawater |
Mr. James Miller, Shepherd Rathiesholm Head, Stronsay Mr. David Peace, Farmer, Upper Dishes, Stronsay, Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer, Millfield, Stronsay |
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This name applies to a high bank of shingle Situated on the west side of "Rothiesholm Head', on Mr. Hedel's property. |
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SCAVAL |
Scaval |
Mr. James Miller, Shepherd Rathiesholm Head, Stronsay
Mr. David Peace, Farmer,
Upper Dishes, Stronsay,
Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer, Millfield, Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a little patch of pasture land Situated on the west side of "Rathiesholm Head", the name applies more particularly to a place near the west end of pasture where there are some sheepfolds & where probably there had at one time been some person living. property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls, Orkney |
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STRAENIA WATER |
Straenia Water |
Mr. James Miller, Shepherd Rathiesholm Head, Stronsay Mr. David Peace, Farmer, Upper Dishes, Stronsay, Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer, Millfield, Stronsay |
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This name applies to a little fresh water loch Situated near north end of Rothiesholm Head & quite Close to the Sea Shore. property of Mr. Heddel. |
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COBBIE ROW'S LADE |
Cubbie Rue's Lade
Cobbie Row's Lade |
Mr. James Miller, Shepherd, Rathiesholm Head, Stronsay Mr. David Peace, Farmer, Upper Dishes, Stronsay, Mr. A. Learmonth, Farmer, Millfield, Stronsay
The Orkneyinga Saga |
098 |
This name applies to a ring, or circle, of Stones Situated near the H.W. Mark on the west side of "Rothiesholm Head", regarding which there is a legend to the following effect vis; "That there once lived a man in Stronsay by name "Cubbie Rue", who undertook to erect or construct a passage from Stronsay to Shapinshay, and was conveying Stones in a Keshie on his back for the purpose named, when the rope of the Keshie broke & the Contents emptied out at the point which is known since as Cubbie Rues Lade," So Says the legend. on the property of Mr. Heddel. |
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PEATWORTH |
Peatworth |
Mr. James Miller Rothisholm
Mr David Peace Upper Dishes
Mr Alexander Learmonth |
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This name applies to a little creek Situated to on the west side of Rothisholm Head, Property of Heddle Melsetter, Walls Orkney |
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STRONSAY FIRTH |
Stronsay Firth
Stronsay Firth
Stronsay Firth
Stronsa Firth |
Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland
Peace's Map of the Orkney Islands
John A Bruce Esq. [Esquire] Sheriff Clerk Orkney
North Sea Pilot |
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Stronsay Firth opens between Auskerry & the Mull of Deerness it is bounded on the N.E by the island of Stronsay & the S. part of the island of Eday and on the S.W by Shapinsay & Deerness |
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BURN OF MILLGRIP |
Burn of Millgrip |
Mr. James Miller Rothiesholm Mr David Peace Upper Dishes Mr Alexander Learmonth Farmer, Stronsay, |
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This name applies to a small Stream having its Source near the Centre of the Head known as "Rathiesholm", and flowing in a north-easterly direction until it falls into the Sea. |
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MILLFIELD MOSS |
Millfiell Moss |
Mr. James Miller Rothiesholm Mr David Peace Upper Dishes Mr Alexander Learmonth Farmer, Stronsay, |
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This name applies to a tract of low lying mossy Ground Situated near the west side of Rothiesholm Head, property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls, Orkney, |
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ROITHISHOLM HEAD |
Rothiesholm Head
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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. |
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LATAN |
Latan |
Mr. James Miller Shepherd Rothiesholm Head, Stronsay. Mr. David Peace, Farmer, Upper Dishes, Stronsay Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer, Millfield, Stronsay. |
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This name applies to a little point or headland Situated on the east Side of Rothiesholmhead property of mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls, Orkney. |
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SLY HILL |
Sly Hill |
Mr. James Miller Shepherd Rothiesholm Head, Stronsay. Mr. David Peace, Farmer, Upper Dishes, Stronsay Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer, Millfield, Stronsay. |
098 |
This name applies to a little elevation Situated near the east Side of Rothiesholm Head Property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls, Orkney. |
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THE INGATUS |
The Ingatus |
Mr. James Miller Shepherd Rothiesholm Head, Stronsay. Mr. David Peace, Farmer, Upper Dishes, Stronsay Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer, Millfield, Stronsay. |
098 |
This name applies to a little heathy Clad hill Situated near the east Side of "Rothiesholm Head." property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls, Orkney. |
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LOOP OF GEOHOLDIS |
Loop of Geoholdis |
Mr. James Miller, Shepherd, Rothiesholm Head, Stronsay. Mr. David Peace, Farmer, Upper Dishes, Stronsay Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer, Millfield, Stronsay. |
098 |
This name applies to what is Commonly known as a "Bight", or little bay, Situated on the west Side of Bay of Holland and near the Southern extremity of "Rothiesholm Head", |
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BIGHT OF SCARMA |
Bight of Scarma |
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INNER NOUST |
Inner Noust |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Lower Dishes |
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This name applies to a small Bay situated about 1/4 of a mile west of Holland |
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POINT OF INNERNOUST |
Point of Inner Noust |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
David Peace Lower Dishes |
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This name applies to a small point of land, situated about 1/4 of a mile west of Holland property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour of Shapinshay |
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MELLS KIRK |
Mells Kirk |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Lower Dishes |
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This name applies to a small sandy bay upon the south shore of Bay of Holland situated about 1/2 miles south of Holland |
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HOLLAND |
Holland |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield
Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay
Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
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This name applies to a large farm with extensive buildings, the house is built of stone, two story high, with slate roof, & offices one story of good strong substantial erection, which is in good repair, Situated about 3/4 of a mile north east of Housebay, property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinsay |
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WHITEFIELD |
Whitefield |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This mame applies to a small row of Workmens Cottages one story high, thatch roof in fair repair Situated about 150 Yards east of Holland property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinsay |
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Signed: W Bonner c/a |
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LEA SHUN |
Loch Leachinn
Lea Shun |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy
Re-submitted |
098 |
This name applies to a large fresh water loch upon the south end of Island situated about 1/2 mile south of Holland |
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MID HOUSE |
Midhouse |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a small dwelling house, built of stone, thatch roof, in fair repair, situated about 3/4 of a mile north of Housebay On the property of the late, George Traill Trustees Meser Horn & Leal Edinburgh, |
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Signed: W Bonner c/a |
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BENNI CUML |
Bennicumel |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a small hillock with stones protruding through surface, supposed to have been the remains of Pictish buildings, situated about 300 Yards south of Housebay. |
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HOUSEBAY |
Housebay |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a large farm steading with numerous offices attached, the house is built of stone, two story high, with slate roof, offices one story of good strong substantial building with slate roofs in good repair, Situated about 3/4 of a mile South East of Holand & about 2 1/2 miles south of Post Office property of the Late George Traill. Trustees Messrs Horn & Lial Edinbrough, |
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Signed: W Bonner c/a |
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NOUSTY GEO |
Knousty Geo |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a small narrow bay, which forms at Low Water, situated about 1/2 a mile northeast of Housebay. |
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THE POW |
The Pow |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a small narrow bay which forms at low Water Situated about 330 Yards northeast of Housebay. |
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HOUSE BAY |
House Bay |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a large bay upon the south end of the Island, which forms its self by two prominent points of land, Lamb Head upon the east side, & Tiang away on the west, the coast being very level, seaweed in abundance makes its appearance which is carted away in great quantities for manure purposes. |
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Signed: W Bonner c/a |
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CR0 TAING |
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No data available for this entry of 'Cro Taing'.
The entry on this page for 'Site of Chapel & Graves' scored through and cancelled. |
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GA GATES |
Ga Gates |
Mr. James Miller Shepherd, Rothiesholm Head Stronsay Mr. David Peace, Farmer Upper Dishes Stronsay. Mr. A. Learmonth Farmer Millfield Stronsay. |
098 |
This name applies to a point on the coast where a person can get down the face of the banks. Such places are in this locality known as Gates, on the property of Mr. Heddel, Walls, Orkney. |
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GEO OF THE COORSA |
Geo of the Coorsa |
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This name applies to a little creek Situated at the Southern extremity of "Rothiesholm Head", the property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls, Island of Hoy, Orkney |
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THE COORSA |
The Coorsa |
Mr. James Miller Shepherd,
Rothiesholm Head Stronsay
Mr. David Peace, Farmer Upper Dishes Stronsay.
Mr. A. Learmonth Farmer Millfield Stronsay. |
098 |
Situated near the extreme South-western end of "Rothiesholm Head". property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls, Orkney. |
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BOTH HELLIA |
Bothheilya |
Mr. James Miller Shepherd, Rothiesholm Head Stronsay Mr. David Peace, Farmer Upper Dishes Stronsay. Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer Millfield Stronsay |
098 |
This name is Given to a little Creek or Geo Situates at the South end of Rothiesholm Head, property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls island of Hoy, Orkney, |
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STACK OF STARSGEO |
Stack of Stars Geo |
Mr. James Miller Shepherd, Rothiesholm Head Stronsay Mr. David Peace, Farmer Upper Dishes Stronsay. Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer Millfield Stronsay |
098 |
This name applies to a little rocky point at the South end of Rothiesholm Head. property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls, island of Hoy, |
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STARS GEO |
Stars Geo |
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This name applies to a little Creek or geo Situates at the South end of "Rothiesholm Head", property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls island of Hoy, Orkney, |
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County of Orkney Island of Stronsay
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GREENLI NESS |
Graenien Ness
Greeni Ness
Greenli Ness |
Mr. James Miller, Shepherd, Rothiesholm Head Stronsay Mr. David Peace, Farmer Upper Dishes Stronsay. Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer Millfield Stronsay, Orkney
Arm. [Admiralty] Chart
N. Sea Pilot
N. Sea Pilot |
098 |
This name applies to a point of land on the South east Corner of "Rothiesholm Head". property of the above, |
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THE CASTLE |
The Castle |
Mr. James Miller, Shepherd, Rothiesholm Head Stronsay Mr. David Peace, Farmer Upper Dishes Stronsay. Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer Millfield Stronsay, Orkney |
098 |
This name applies to a little neck of land on the South Shore of "Rothiesholm Head", through which there are three natural archways, property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls, island of Hoy, Orkney, |
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WHALE GEO |
Whays Geo
Whale Geo
Re-submitted |
Mr. James Miller, Shepherd, Rothiesholm Head Stronsay Mr. David Peace, Farmer Upper Dishes Stronsay. Mr. Alexander Learmonth, Farmer Millfield Stronsay, Orkney |
098 |
This name applies to a little Creek or Geo Situated at the South-east corner of "Rothiesholm Head", property of Mr. Heddel, Melsetter, Walls, island of Hoy, Orkney, |
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NEASAN GEO |
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POINT OF FREYAGEO |
Point of Freya Geo |
John Forbes Schoolmaster
Alexander Learmonth Millfield
David Peace Lower Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a small portion of land projecting into the Bay of Holland situated between Geochlie Gea, & Bight of Scarma, & about 3/4 of a mile southwest of Holland, property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinsay. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay & Eday
Signed: W. Bonner C/A |
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BUGHT GEO |
Bught Geo |
ohn Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Lower Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a small narrow bay with stony beach situated about one mile south west of Holland. |
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GROCHLIE GEO |
Grochlie Geo |
ohn Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Lower Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a small narrow creek upon the west side of Tor Ness & about one mile distance south of Holland |
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TOR NESS |
Tor Ness |
ohn Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield David Peace Lower Dishes |
098 |
This name applies to a large prominent feature of land projecting into the sea, which is principally pasture land situated about 1 1/2 a miles south west of Post Office property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinshay. |
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Orkney Island of Stronsay
Signed: W. Bonner C/A |
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AUSKERRY SOUND |
Auskerry Sound
Auskerry sound
Auskerry Sound |
Capt [Captain] Pottinger S.S. Orcadia
Johnston's Map of Orkney.
N. Sea Pilot. |
098 |
Applies to a portion of the Sea between Auskerry (Island) and a low Water rock named Ingale Skerry which is situated about 1/4 of a mlie S.E from Langa Mae. S.E. end of Stronsay. |
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INGALE SOUND |
Ingale Sound |
Name obtained from Mr D. Learmonth, Farmer, Housebay. by Lieut [Lieutenant] F. J. Day R.E when finally examining the Plans of Orkney. |
098 |
Applies to a portion of the Sea between Langa Mae. S.E. end of Stronsay. and a low Water rock named Ingale Skerry. situated about 1/4 a mile S.E. of Langa Mae. |
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AYRE OF LEASHUN |
Aire of Leachinn
Ayre of Leashun |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
this name applies to a long narrow strip of land situated about 1/2 mile south of Holland & between the Loch of Leachinn & Sand of Crook property of Colonel Balfour, Shapinsay. |
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HESTI MUIR |
Hestimuir |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a small portion of shore upon the east side of Tor Ness situated about 3/4 of a mile south of Holland |
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SAND OF THE CROOK |
Sand of the Crook |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield
Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay
Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a large portion of sandy beach upon the south end of Stronsay situated a little better than 1/2 a mile south of Holland |
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Signed: W. Bonner C/A |
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LANGA MAE |
Langamay |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a large portion of flat rocks projecting from the Wart of Housebay in a southerly direction for about 300 yards. |
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THE CROOK |
The Crrok |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a small portion of shore, situated about 300 yards west fo Wart of Housbay, |
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WARD OF HOUSEBAY |
Wart of Housebay |
Mr. Alexander Learmonth Millfield Mr. Donald Learmonth Housebay Mr. William Moodie Leaquoy |
098 |
This name applies to a small knoll covered with rough pasture, it is a prominent feature & to all appearance the remains of an old pictish Tower, situated about 1/2 mile south of Housebay |
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Signed: W. Bonner C/A |
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BLUTHERS GEO |
Bluthers Geo |
Mr. D. Peice, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to a small creek situated about a 176 yards north from Nebbi Geo. between theses two Geos there is a large face of flat rocks slanting seawards. |
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BROUGH [Malme] |
Brough |
Mr. D. Peice, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
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MALME |
Malme |
Mr. D. Peice, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to a small high water rock, one the top of which appears tracings of ancient buildings probably of Pictish origin. the south side of this rock is quite precipitous the banks along the shore are all precipitous so that one can't get onto this rock from the land. |
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NEBBI GEO |
Nebbi Geo |
Mr. D. Peice, Upper Dishes Stronsay
Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to a small creek on the coast it turns inland in a northerly direction about 88 yards, it is situated about 600 yards north east from Kirbuster on the property of Col.[Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: D. McKenzie |
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KIRBUSTER |
Kirbuster |
William Croy Kirbuster Stronsay
Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a pretty large farm house and offices attached. it is situated about 1/2 a mile north from Burrow Head and in the south-end of the district of Everbay. the house is built of stone two storeys high slated in good repair. The property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay. |
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RAMNA GEO |
Ramna Geo |
William Croy Kirbuster Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to a large creek situated about 200 yards north from the Vat of Kirbuster the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay. |
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VAT OF KIRBUSTER |
Vat of Kirbuster |
William Croy Kirbuster Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to a large pool on the coast into which the sea is lashed through a large natural archway the banks are precipitous all round it is situated about 400 yards east from Kirbuster house. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: D. McKenzie |
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GOREYS PUND |
Goreys Pund |
Mr. D. Peace, Upper Dishes
Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to a small creek on the coast, situated about 1/2 a mile northeast from the farm house of Kirbuster. The property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinshay |
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ODIN BAY |
Odin Bay |
Mr. D. Peace, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to a large bay the extent of which is between the headlands, Burrow Head, on the south, and Odin Ness, on the north. the coast-line between these heads is very ragged and steep. |
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THE KILN |
The Kiln |
Mr. D. Peace, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to a small creek on the Coast situated about 110 yards north west from the creek known by the name of Goreyspund. |
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TWO CASTLES |
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GEO OF GRAVEREND |
Geo of Graverend |
Mr. D. Peace, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small creek between the Island Old Pund and the shore and enclosed by high banks all round. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
The entries for "Old Pund" and for "Kelsburgh" have been scored through and cancelled.
Signed: D.McKenzie |
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GEO OF OUTSPAY |
Geo of Outspay |
Mr. D. Peace, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to a small creek a great resort of Seals, it is situated about 400 yards north east form Burrow Hill. Property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinsay. |
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MIDDLE BANKS |
Middle Banks |
Mr. D. Peace, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to several small points on the Coast, which is very crooked and precipitous situated about 1/2 a mile south east from the farm Rouse of Kirbuster, and is the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinshay. |
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ODIN GEO |
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OUTSPAY |
Outspay |
Mr. D. Peace, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name is applied to a small neck of land projecting into the sea and very precipitous, it is situated adjacent east from Geo of Outspay. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: D. McKenzie |
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BURGH HILL |
Burrow Hill
Burrow Hill
Burrow Hill
Burgh Hill |
Johnstons Map of Orkney
Stat [Statistical] a/c [Account] of Scotland Mr. D. Peace, Upper Dishes Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield Stronsay Mr. William Flett Airey Stronsay Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Ad [Admiralty] Chart |
099 |
This name is applied to a small hill, situated on the south east end of stronay about 1/2 a mile west from Burrow Head, the north and east sides of the hill is covered with rough heathy pasture, and is the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinshay. |
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GEO OF GUIR |
Geo of Guir |
Mr. D. Peace
Mr. A. Learmonth
Mr. John Forbes |
099 |
This name is applied to a small creek, situated about 600 yards east from Burrow Hill, the banks are all very precipitous, and in places overhanghs. |
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GEO OF SEILLA |
Geo of Seilla |
Mr. D. Peace Mr. A. Learmonth Mr. John Forbes |
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This name is applied to a small creek, situated about 44 yards south east from Geo of Quir. the property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour, Shapinshay. |
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Signed: D.McKenzie |
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Odin Geo Geo Eden, or Geo Odin,
Mr. Hume, Farmer, Hunton. Mr. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, farmer, New Millfield
This name applies to a little creek or Geo, of which Sir Walter Scott makes mention in the "Pirate", as having a superior kind of Dulce, or Dilish, which taken together with the waters of a well called "Kildengue" on the north end of this island were supposed to have great medicinal qualities, The Dulce of the Geo, or the waters of Kildengue are rarely if ever used at the present day, and so little intrest is now attached to either one, or the other, of these places, that they are rarely visited except by strangers, There is only one man on the island who knows the Geo and he is not Certain about its position. property of Col. [Colonel] Balfour Shapinshay.
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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. |
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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. |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Two 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 |
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CLETT |
Cleat |
Mr. A Learmonth New Millfield
Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small farm house Situated about 3 miles South-east of the Post Office and is the most South-easterly house on the Island of Stronsay It is now a portion of the farm of Housebay, and is two storeys, thatched, and in very poor repair with offices adjacent which have suffered severely from the storms of October last. Property of the late George Trail,Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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GRIP OF EASTIGARTH |
Grip of Eastigarth |
Mr. A Learmonth New Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small Stream which takes it's rise about 500 yards North-east of Cleat It commences in a small drain and continues so in a South-easterly direction about half a mile then turns in a South-westerly direction as a stream till it flows into House Bay about 500 yards North west of the old Pictish Pier |
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Signed: James Boyle C.A |
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AIS GEO |
Ais Geo |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth Farmer New Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small creek situated about one mile north-east of Cleat and about 170 yards south of Exna Geo It has also rough precipitous banks on the north side The property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn and Leal, Edinburgh |
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CARLIN GEO |
Carlin Geo |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth Farmer New Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small creek situated about 3/4 of a mile from Cleat It is a narrow creek with a small cave on the West side and two small high water rock situated in the entrance so as to prevent boats from entering and has also rough precipitous banks on the North, East, and West. Property of the late G. Trail Horn and Leal Trustees. |
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EXNA GEO |
Exna Geo |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. A. Learmonth Farmer New Millfield
Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small creek situated about one mile north-east of Cleat It is surrounded by precipitous banks The property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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BROUGH [Hells Mouth] |
Brough |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
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HELLS MOUTH |
Hells Mouth |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small portion of the South west of Lamb Bay It has a very rough precipitous coast line with the exception of one small piece which is level Situated about 1100 yards South-east of Cleat, on the banks immediately West is the remains of a Pictish building. With interior & exterior walls Chambers and passages Chambers about 9 feet long, and 6 wide, passages capable of admitting a man and about 6 feet in length Walls about 8ft thick, on the property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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THE BROUGH |
Brough |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small island situated immediately South of Burrow Head and is divided from the land by a narrow channel It is covered with rough pasture and is very precipitous almost inaccessible The property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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Signed: J Boyle |
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GEO OF GESSAN |
Geo of Gessan |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A Learmonth Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small creek situated about 3/4 of a mile South east of Cleat It is surrounded by precipitous banks and is the property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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LAMB BAY |
Lamb Bay |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A Learmonth Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small Bay Situated between Lamb Head and a Geo known as Geo Gessan It is surrounded on the west by a rough rocky and in many places precipitous coast line |
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SOWIE GEO |
Sowie Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small creek situated about 3/4 of a mile South east of Cleat and is surrounded by rough banks and is the property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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Signed: James Boyle C A |
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PICTISH PIER |
Pictish Pier |
Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay
Stat [Statistical] a/c [Account] of Scotland. |
099 |
This name applies to an old Pier situated on the South-east side of House Bay about 1/2 mile South-west of Cleat It extends in a South-westerly direction about 308 yards, then it turns in a Southward direction for about 220 yards. It varies in width from 24 yards towards the coast to about 66 towards the South end It is now so very much broken down by the sea that it looks more like a reef than a Pier having no appearence of a building whatever From the mass of stones which now appear in confusion it must have been at some remote date a very substantial building It is adjacent to an old Brough which stand on Lamb Ness The General impression is that it was erected by the Picts at the time they inhabited this island. |
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Signed: James Boyle C A |
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EASTIGARTH |
Eastigarth |
Mr. A. Learmonth Farmer Millfield Stronsay Mr. Thomas Maxwell Farmer Boodatown Stronsay Mr, David Reid Farmer Sound Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small ruin the remains of a small farm house situated about 240 yards South-East of Cleat The property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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PICTISH HARBOUR |
Pictish Harbour |
Mr. A. Learmonth Farmer Millfield Stronsay
Mr. Thomas Maxwell Farmer Boodatown Stronsay
Mr, David Reid Farmer Sound Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small harbour Situated between Old Pictish Pier and Lamb Ness, almost forming a small basin at the North end. It is protected from the sea on the south by Lamb Ness and the south end of the Old Pier, and is sufficiently deep at full of half tide to admit a middling large fishing boat but as there are no dwellings convenient it has probably never been used since the Picts left their rude dwelling adjacent to it and situated on the neck of Lamb Ness |
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Signed: J Boyle C A |
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LAMB HEAD |
Lamb Head |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small headland situated about 3/4 of a mile South-east of Cleat and on the South-east end of Stronsay The coast line on this head is very precipitous, and rough. It is clad with rough pasture and is the property of the late George Trail, Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh. |
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LAMB NESS |
Lamb Ness |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small headland situated immediately west of Lamb Head, and extends from the old Pictish Pier, and Hells Mouth, to the extreme South-east end of the Island of Stronsay about 3/4 of a mile South-east of Cleat. It is covered with rough pasture and is the property of the late George Trail, Trustees Messrs Horn & Leal Edinburgh.
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Signed: James Boyle C A |
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BROUGH [Lamb Ness] |
Brough (Remains of) |
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The people in this district say that the circles are the remains of an ancient Brough |
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LEITS OF LAMANESS |
The Leits of Lambness |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay |
099 |
This name applies to a small portion of the South end of Lamb Ness which is partly covered with rough pasture and partly rocks on the West side is a small circle of small stones with grass interspersed with looks like the remains of some ancient building probably a Brough, Property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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WHALE GEO |
Whays Geo
Whale Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. A. Learmonth New Millfield Mr. David Peace Upper Dishes Stronsay
Re-submitted |
099 |
This name applies to a long narrow creek situated on the South-west of Lamb Head It is surrounded on the North, East, and West, by rough precipitous banks The water is said to pass through underground from this Geo to Hells Mouth It is stated that a large whale got jammed in this creek and that the blubber was seen coming out on a cave on the opposite side. |
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Signed: James |
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LUNGA SKERRIES |
Lunga Skerries |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alex Learmonth Millfield John Mellor Banks |
104 |
This name applies to two spicks of H.W. on each rock upon the West side of North Taing, situated about 220 Yards West of The Clett. |
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NORTH TAING |
North Taing |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alex Learmonth Millfield
John Mellor Banks |
104 |
This name applies to a tongue of land projecting into the sea which is covered with rough pasture situated about 3/4 of a mile north of Lighthouse |
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THE CLETT |
The Clett |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alex Learmonth Millfield John Mellor Banks |
104 |
This name applies to a portion of high & Low Water flat rock Situated upon the Southwest of North Taing upon the Island of Auskerry. |
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Signed: W Bonner C/A |
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DINNA POW |
Dinna Pow |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth, Millfield John Mellor Banks |
104 |
This name applies to a small bay with shingley beach upon north end of Island of Auskerry situated about 3/4 of a mile north of lighthouse |
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LOCH OF DINNAPOW |
Loch of Dinnapow |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth, Millfield John Mellor Banks |
104 |
This name applies to a small fresh Water loch upon the north side of Island of Auskerry situated about 200 Yards south east of Dinna Pow |
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SKIRTS OF DINNAPOW |
Skirts of Dinnapow |
John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth, Millfield John Mellor Banks |
104 |
This name applies to a portion of flat rocks between high & low Water mark upon the north side of Auskerry Situated about a hundred yards north east of Loch of Dinnapow. All the above descriptions applies to features upon the Island of Auskerry which is the property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinbury |
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LONGRIGGING |
Longrigging |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield, Stronsay Mr. Miller, Banks, Stronsay |
104 |
This name is applied to a long narrow Lidgs of high water rocks, situated about a 176 yards south est from West Hill. |
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OESSEN SKERRY |
Ossen Skerry |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield, Stronsay
Mr. Miller, Banks, Stronsay |
104 |
This name is applied to a small low water rock situated about 352 yards north west from the West Hill on Auskerry |
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ROUNDAL |
Roundal |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield, Stronsay Mr. Miller, Banks, Stronsay |
104 |
This name is applied to a small high water creek, situated about 286 yards south from West Hill. all these names are on the property of the late Georde Trail Esqr. [Esquire], Trustees are Horn & Leal Edinburgh. |
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CLINKER GEO |
Clinker Geo |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Stronsay Mr. John Miller Banks Stronsay |
104 |
This name applies to a small creek on the shore situated about 220 yards north from the West Hill |
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FALLING CRAIG |
Falling Craig |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Stronsay Mr. John Miller Banks Stronsay |
104 |
This name is applied to the face of a cliff on the sea shore. it is situated about a 120 west from the West Hill |
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STANDING STONE [twice, West Hill, Auskerry] |
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WEST HILL |
West Hill
West Hill
West Hill |
Mr. J. Forbes Schoolmaster Stronsay
Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield Stronsay
Mr. John Miller Banks Stronsay |
104 |
This name is applied to a small hill covered with rough pasture, situated about 1/2 a mile north from the Lighthouse on Auskerry. on the top of this hill is a standing stone , it is about 4ft. high 2ft. broad and 3 inches thick. about 220 yards north-east, from this stone, is another ancient standing stone, it is about 7 feet high 3 feet broad and about 4 inched thick. |
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Signed: D. McKenzie |
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GEO GERSON |
Geo Gerson |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr Miller Farmer Banks Mr. A Learmonth Farmer New Millfield Stronsay |
104 |
This name applies to a small creek situated at the north east end of Auskerry Island about one fourth of a mile east of Monkshouse. |
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GERSON |
Gerson |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr Miller Farmer Banks Mr. A Learmonth Farmer New Millfield Stronsay |
104 |
This name applies to a small point on the north east end of Auskerry about one fourth of a mile east of Monkshouse It is partly covered with flat rocks and rough pasture. |
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MONKHOUSES |
Monkshouses |
Mr John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr Miller Farmer Banks Mr. A Learmonth Farmer New Millfield Stronsay |
104 |
This name applies to two small green mounds situated near the north end of Auskerry Island about one half mile north of the Lighthouse from the appearence of the mounds they look as if some building had been there at some remote date, nothing is known of them at present |
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Signed: James Boyle C/a |
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AUSKERRY |
Auskerry |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster
Mr. Miller Farmer Banks
Mr A Learmonth Farmer New Millfield Stronsay |
104 |
This name applies to a small island situated about 3 miles South of the Island of Stronsay It is about 3/4 of a mile long and very near 3/4 of a mile wide and is covered with rough and heathy pasture there is no inhabitants living on the island only the Lighthouse Keepers The only antiquaties are the ruins of a very small Chapel on the east side and two small green mounds near the north east end called Monkhouse, from the appearence of them at present they look as if there was a building on them at some date but nothing is known of them now. There is also two large standing stones on the north west side It is said. that there is a grave on the east side near the Lothers but could not be pointed out It is the property of the late George Trail Trustees Horn & Leal Edinburgh |
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CHAPEL (In Ruins) [Auskerry] |
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Signed: James Boyle C/a |
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KIRK GEO |
Kirk Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Miller Farmer Banks Mr. A Learmonth Farmer New Millfield Stronsay |
104 |
This name applies to a small creek situated about 700 yards north east of the Lighthouse and immediately south of The Lothers, on the banks a little to the west of this geo is the ruin of a small Chapel supposed to be erected by shipwrecked mariners |
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THE LOTHERS |
The Lothers |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Miller Farmer Banks Mr. A Learmonth Farmer New Millfield Stronsay |
104 |
This name applies to a small point on the east side of Auskerry situated about 800 yards north east of the lighthouse It is partly covered with rough pasture and rough sloping rocks |
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WHALE GEO |
Whale Geo |
Mr. John Forbes Schoolmaster Mr. Miller Farmer Banks Mr. A Learmonth Farmer New Millfield Stronsay |
104 |
This name applies to a small creek situated on the east side of the Island of Auskerry about a half mile north east of the Lighthouse |
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Orkney Parish of Stronsay
Signed: James Boyle C/a |
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BAA TAING |
Bu-a-Taing
Baa Taing |
Mr. Miller, Banks, Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield, Stronsay Mr. Meil. Postmaster, Stronsay. Re-submitted |
104 |
This name is given to the point of land on which the Lighthouse is Situated, the name is also applicable to the reef of rocks progecting Seawards to Low Water Mark. |
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BUGHT GEO |
Bout Geo
Bught Geo |
Mr. Miller, Banks, Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield, Stronsay
Mr. Meil. Postmaster, Stronsay.
Re-submitted |
104 |
Applies to a little Creek in the immediate vicinity of the above described. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Stronsay, Orkney Island of Auskerry,
South Geo
Mr. Miller, Banks, Stronsay Mr. A. Learmonth, Millfield, Stronsay Mr. Meil. Postmaster, Stronsay.
This name applies to alittle Creek Situated at the South end of the island, or Holm of Auskerry. It is at this place that boats conveying mails, provisions, etc. arrive, & take their departure from.
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HUNTERS GEO |
Geo Hunters |
Mr. Miller, Banks, Stronsay,
Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield, Stronsay,
Mr. Meil postmaster, Stronsay |
104 |
This name applies to a little creek Situated a little to the east of the lighthouse. |
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LIGHTHOUSE [Auskerry] |
Lighthouse. Fixed White |
Mr. Miller, Banks, Stronsay, Mr. A. Learmonth Millfield, Stronsay, Mr. Meil postmaster, Stronsay |
104 |
This building is Situated on an island about one mile in length and a fourth or thereby in breadth. It is separated from Stronsay, by a Sound three miles wide through which a rapid Current passes. The tower in which the light is placed is Situated at the South end of the island, it is 113 feet in height, and of Circular Shape, The light is a white, and Steadily burning one and is place 105 feet from the base of tower & is seen 20 miles distant the ascent to where the light is placed is by means of a winging Staircase of 84 Stone Steps The buildings in Connection with lighthouse are commodious the whole fabric is the property of the N.L.C. |
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Parish of Stronsay Orkney
Names of the principal proprietors in this parish
Col. [Colonel] Balfour. Balfour Castle, Shapinsay By Kirkwall, Orkney
J.G.M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] Melsetter Halls By Kirkwall, Orkney
Trustees of the late George Traill Esq [Esquire]
per Messrs. Horn & Lyall W.S. Edinburgh
Trustees of the late Miss Fees
per Andrew Gold Esq. [Esquire] Factor, Grainbank,
St. Ola, By Kirkwall, Orkney
O.S.O. Norwich
12th Dec [December] 1879
Signed: Francis J Day Lieut [Lieutenant] R.E. |
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1/2500
NAME BOOK
of the Parish of
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Airy -- 71
Ais Geo -- 160
Aith -- 65
Aithbreck -- 66
Arifea -- 122
Artillery Volunteer Drill Hall -- 45
Auskerry -- 172
Auskerry Sound -- 147
Ayre of Leashun -- 149
Ayre of Staeniawater -- 125
Ayre of the Mires -- 33
Baa Taing -- 175
Banks -- 106
Bay -- 102
Bay of Bomasty -- 97
Bay of Franks -- 30
Bay of Holland -- 105
Baywest 87Bee Skerries -- 83
Benni Cuml -- 137
Bight of Aith -- 102
Bight of Baywest -- 88
Bight of Doonatown -- 98
Bight of Matpow -- 62
Bight of Scarma -- 133
Bight of Stackaback -- 19
Black Craig -- 52
Blan Loch -- 61
Blinkbonnie -- 119
Bluthers Geo -- 151
Bomasty -- 96
Boonatown -- 107
Both Hellia -- 142
Bountifur -- 38
Brae Geo -- 14
Braehead -- 95
Braehead -- 110 |
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Braes of Howar -- 35
Breck -- 93
Breck -- 114
Breckhall -- 95
Brigend -- 90
Brogeo -- 99
Brough -- 4
Brough -- 161
Brough -- 166
Brough -- 151
Brough site of -- 11
Brough site of -- 15
Brough site of -- 84
Brough (Site of) -- 23
Brough (Site of) -- 40
Bruce's Loch -- 42
Brue -- 48
Bught Geo -- 15
Bught Geo -- 21
Bught Geo -- 82
Bught Geo -- 146
Bught Geo -- 175
Bu o' Roithisholm -- 89
Burgh Clett -- 158
Burghgate -- 92
Burgh Head -- 158
Burgh Hill -- 156
Burial Ground -- 36
Burn of Bomasty -- 95
Burn of Millgrip -- 129
Burnside -- 72
Cairns -- 33
Cairn -- 65
Cairn site of -- 28
Cairn site of -- 83
Carlin Geo --160
Castlehill -- 51
Chapel site of -- 48
Chapel (Site of) -- 133/5(?) |
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Chapel (in Ruins) -- 172
Charlie's Taing -- 38
Church -- 58
Clayquoy -- 73
Cleat -- 159
Clestrain -- 32
Cliffdale -- 60
Clinker Geo -- 170
Cliva -- 84
Cobbie Row's Lade -- 126
Comelybank -- 64
Comley -- 70
Coneyhole -- 48
Corn Graand -- 19
Coldhame -- 120
Cott -- 119
Cotkelday-- 99
Cowshouse -- 76
Craig of Nev -- 81
Craw Ness -- 3
Crooks Ness -- 42
Cro Taing -- 79
Crowana -- 122
Cudana Geo -- 81
Daisybank -- 64
Dale -- 65
Dardale -- 94
Dinna Pow -- 168
Dishes -- 112
Doonatown -- 96
Dritness -- 83
Dykeside -- 93
Dykeside of Holland -- 115
Earls Knoll -- 39
Eastbank -- 117
East House -- 22 |
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Easthouse Geo -- 22
Eastigarth -- 164
Erd House site of -- 13
Erd House site of -- 149
Erigarth -- 55
Erusetter -- 46
Exerbay -- 111
Exna Geo -- 160
Fairhill -- 104
Falling Craig -- 170
Feastown -- 41
Feldsquoy -- 121
Fingeo -- 109
Flag Breck -- 20
Flesh-house Point -- 45
Flowera -- 116
Franks -- 74
Freehall -- 120
Furrawall -- 98
Furrawallend -- 98
Ga Gates -- 141
Galpo -- 70
Gart Banks -- 69
Geo Gerson -- 171
Geo Ginnies -- 14
Geo of Gravesend -- 154
Geo of Gessan -- 162
Geo of Guir -- 156
Geo of Lenay -- 68
Geo of Outspay -- 155
Geo of Seilla -- 156
Geo of the Coorsa -- 141
Geramont -- 59
Gerson -- 171
Gesty -- 113
Gimmis Skerry -- 43
Goar -- 14 |
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Gorbuster -- 103
Goreys Pund -- 153
Gories -- 75
Grassy Castle -- 84
Greenakilda -- 16
Greenfield -- 75
Green Hill -- 11
Greenli Ness -- 143
Greenquoy -- 109
Grice Ness -- 40
Gricey Water -- 55
Grind -- 94
Grindaly -- 52
Grip of Eastigarth -- 159
Grochlie Geo -- 146
Guidmas Ayre -- 30
Haggar -- 34
Haggar -- 96
Hall -- 75
Hallbreck -- 97
Harradale -- 107
Harri Garth -- 20
Hawks Brae -- 58
Heatherbrae -- 66
Hellia of Odin-ness -- 78
Hells Mouth -- 161
Herdieshall -- 34
Hescombe -- 69
Hesti Muir -- 149
Hillhouse -- 31
Brough -- 87 (Original name 'Hillock of Baywest' scored through)
Hill of Howness -- 82
Hill O' Roe -- 60
Holm -- 72
Holland -- 135
Holm of Huip -- 4
Holm of Odin-ness -- 78
House Bay -- 139 |
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(NAME BOOK) INDEX
Housebay -- 137
Howbaker -- 40
Huip -- 13
Huip Ness -- 15
Huip Sound -- 8
Human Remains & Stone Urns found A.D. 1864 -- 32
Hunday -- 76
Hunters Geo -- 176
Hunton -- 49
Ingale Sound -- 147
Inner Noust -- 133
Jackshouse -- 15
Jacks Reef -- 17
Kelsburgh -- 53
Kirbuster -- 152
Kirkhall -- 74
Kirk Geo -- 173
Lady Kirk Site of -- 63
Lamb Bay -- 162
Lamb Head -- 165
Lamb Ness -- 165
Langa Mae -- 150
Latan -- 131
Leaquoy -- 113
Lea Shun -- 136
Leits of Lambness -- 166
Lenabreck -- 27
Liddlesdale -- 50
Lighthouse Fixed White -- 176
Linga Holm -- 44
Linga Sound -- 28
Linkshouse -- 58 |
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Links Ness -- 9
Linksness -- 26
Linksquoy -- 78
Linksquoy -- 73
Little Linga -- 6
Little Water -- 123
Littlewater -- 123
Lochend -- 87
Loch of Dinnapow -- 168
Loch of Matpow -- 62
Loch of Nebin -- 80
Loch of Roithisholm -- 88
Lodge -- 103
Longbigging -- 91
Longrigging -- 169
Loop of Geoholdis -- 132
Lower Dishes -- 106
Lower Midgarth -- 27
Lower Sanisonslane -- 57
Lower Whitehall -- 42
Lunga Skerries -- 167
Malme -- 151
Manse -- 33
Manse -- 63
Mansefield -- 111
Meiklequoy -- 110
Meikle Water -- 108
Mells Kirk -- 134
Mermaid's Chair -- 50
Mervar -- 99
Middle Banks -- 155
Mid Garth -- 31
Mid House -- 136
Milkquoy -- 122
Mill Bay -- 21
Mill Bay -- 68
Mill Burn -- 73
Millfield Moss -- 129 |
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Millgrip -- 91
Mill Loch -- 22
Milltown -- 67
Minzro -- 89
Monkshouses -- 171
Mounthigh -- 113
Mount Pleasant -- 61
Muller Taing -- 8
Muller Taing -- 16
Multerhouse -- 71
Myres -- 104
Names of Proprietors -- 177
Neasan Geo -- 144
Nebbi Geo -- 151
Newbigging -- 91
Newbigging -- 117
Newfield -- 110
New Millfield -- 71
North Bank-- 77
Northbank -- 64
North Ramna Geo -- 82
North Taing -- 28
North Taing -- 54
North Taing -- 167
Noust 'o Taing -- 53
Nousty Geo -- 138
Odie -- 26
Odin Geo -- 155
Odin Bay -- 153
Odin Ness -- 79
Odin-ness -- 80
Oessen -- 97
Ossen Skerry -- 169
Old Millfield -- 67
Old Noust -- 13
Orams Fancy -- 45 |
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Outspay -- 155
Oxna Geo -- 43
Oyce of Huip -- 16
Papa Sound -- 41
Papa Stronsay -- 23
Park of Holland -- 115
Park of Housebay -- 117
Park of Hunday -- 74
Park of Hunton -- 52
Partan Taing -- 43
Peat Geo -- 8
Peatworth -- 127
Pictish Harbour -- 164
Pictish Pier -- 163
Pier of Skerra -- 26
Pigeon Geo -- 69
Point of Comely -- 133
Point of Cumley-- 49
Point of Innernoust -- 133
Point of Lenay -- 68
Point of the Graand -- 37
Point of Treyageo -- 145
Post Office -- 57
Pow of the Sty -- 79
Quoyharper -- 121
Ramna Geo -- 152
Red Banks-- 10
Riffless -- 121
Roadside -- 109
Roithisholm -- 92
Roithisholm Head -- 130
Rolands Geo -- 20
Rosebank-- 27
Roundal -- 169
Rubies Geo -- 70
Runthall -- 10 |
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Sand Geo -- 84
Sand of Roithisholm -- 90
Sand of the Crook -- 149
Sand of Odie -- 10
Sandybank -- 50
Sandy Geo -- 39
Samsonslane-- 57
Scaval -- 125
School (Boys & Girls) -- 32
School (Boys & Girls) -- 59
School (Boys & Girls) -- 118
Schoolbrae -- 51
Scoulters -- 119
Silverhall -- 116
Skirts of Dunapow -- 168
Slap -- 93
Sly Hill -- 131
Smiddy -- 104
Springvalley -- 108
Springwell-- 88
Spurness Sound-- 3
Sound-- 114
Southbank -- 115
South Geo -- 175
South Ramna Geo -- 81
South Taing -- 44
Sowie Geo -- 162
Stackaback -- 37
Stacka Hillock -- 37
Stack of Starsgeo -- 142
Standing Stone -- 170
Standing Stone -- 170
Stararee -- 48
Stars Geo -- 142
Staves -- 36
Stebb Hill -- 116
Stone Cist & Human Remains found A.D. 1873 -- 45
Storehouse-- 34
Straenia Water -- 125
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Stronsay -- 85
Stronsay Firth -- 128
Sty Taing -- 9
St Bride's Chapel site of -- 39
St Catherines -- 62
St Catherine's Bay -- 56
St John's Hill -- 36
St Nicholas's Chapel site of -- 39
St Peter's Chapel (Site of) -- 31
St Salvador-- 61
Suiehall -- 55
Sunnybank -- 66
Taing of Musbuster -- 17
Teive Loch -- 46
Timberhouse -- 28
The Brough -- 161
The Castle -- 143
The Clett -- 167
The Coorsa -- 141
The Coppa -- 54
The Crook -- 150
The Ingatus -- 131
The Kiln -- 153
The Lothers -- 173
The Ness -- 21
The Pow -- 138
The Roan -- 38
The Station -- 40
The Tors -- 9
Toftmacho -- 94
Tor Ness -- 146
Tumulus -- 44
Tumulus -- 44
Tumulus -- 44
Two Castles -- 153
U.P. Church -- 63
Upper Dishes -- 114
Urn & Human Remains found A.D. 1874 -- 45 |
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Vat of Kirbuster -- 152
Veltie -- 4
Veltie Skerry -- 4
Veltieskerry Loch -- 3
Ver Geo -- 53
Viewfield -- 46
Ward Hill -- 60
Ward of Housebay -- 150
Warthill -- 51
Waterhall -- 41
Waterside -- 107
Well of Kildingnie -- 47
West Hill -- 170
West House -- 80
Whale Geo -- 143
Whale Geo -- 166
Whale Geo -- 173
Wheeldi Croos -- 30
Whitefield -- 135
Whitehall -- 32
Wilsontown -- 120
Windbreck -- 108
Winds -- 72 |
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