OS1/23/26/157
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW SEATTER'S BREAST | Andrew Seatter's Breast Andrew Seatter's Breast Andrew Seatter's Breast |
James Logie, Postmaster Pierowall George Bews Farmer Northhouse John Logie Farmer Backaras | 075 | A high cliff nearly two miles south west of the village of Pierowall and about 3 miles South east of Noup Head. |
| BURNDYKE | Burndyke Burndyke Burndyke |
James Logie, Postmaster Pierowall William Tulloch tenant George Bews Farmer Northhouse |
075 | A farm dwelling house and Steading about 1 mile South west of the village of Pierowall and nearly 1/4 of a mile north east of Pharaoh's Park. It is the property of Colonel David Balfour of Balfour & Trenabie |
| FARA'S PARK | Pharay's Park Pharay's Park Pharay's Park Fara's Park |
James Logie, Postmaster Pierowall Thomas Pottinger, Tenant George Bews Farmer Northhouse (adopted) The name is derived from Fara Island. |
075 | A farm dwelling house & Steading a little over 1 mile South west of the village of Pierowall and 1/4 of a mile north east of Gallo Hill. It is on the property of Colonel Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie |
Continued entries/extra info
Island of Westray Parish of Westray Orkney 157Page signed -
"Jno. Durran
Sapper R.E."
Transcriber's notes
There seems to be much doubt about the spelling of "Pharaohs Park", "Pharay's Park", "Faray's Park" or "Fara's Park" [but the Island of Faray has this spelling of "Faray" in 2013]Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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