OS1/23/26/198
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDBEA | Midbea Midbea Midbea |
Robert S Stevenson, Clerk to Mr. Traill Pierowall James Logie Postmaster Pierowall Sinclair Rendall Midbea | 075 | Applies to a thickly populated district Situated 3 miles south of Pierowall and on the west shore of the "Bay of Tuquoy" There is a public School and Several good farms in the District, and is the property "Doctor Ormond" |
| MOUNT PLEASANT | Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant |
Robert S Stevenson, Clerk to Mr. Traill Pierowall James Logie Postmaster Pierowall David Tulloch Tenant |
075 | Applies to a large dwelling house Situated 2 1/2 miles South of Pierowall and 3/8 of a mile South of Fribo Property of David Tulloch occupier |
| SCHOOL [Midbea] | School (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) School (Boys & Girls) |
Robert S Stevenson, Clerk to Mr. Traill Pierowall James Logie Postmaster Pierowall John Tulloch Teacher |
075 | Applies to the Public School for the South west portion of the Island of Westray. It is situated about 2 1/2 miles South of Pierowall and about 1 1/4 miles northeast of the Established Church Manse. It is attended by a mixed average attendance amounting to 30. |
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198 Parish of Westray Island of Westray, OrkneyPage signed -
"William Murray
Sapper R.E."
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