OS1/23/26/168
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTRAY [island] | Westray Westray Westray |
Rev. George Smith Robert S. Stevenson, Clerk to Mr Traill James Logie, Postmaster Pierowall |
075 | The largest of the north isles of Orkney. It lies adjacent to Rousay, from which it is separated by a firth, eight miles broad, The isle is 13 miles long by about three broad, there are several good harbours but the best is Pierowall, where there is also a considerable village. Noltland Castle in Westray is a fine old ruin and dates from 1422 |
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168 Westray OrkneyPage signed
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