OS1/31/14/71
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Head of Papa | West Head of Papa West Head of Papa |
Gilbert Lesk John Hunter Peter Hunter |
056.01 | This name applies to the most Western portion of Papa which is an Independant Island at high water There is no cultivation on this portion of Papa |
| Papa | Papa Papa Papa Papa Papa Papa Papa Island Island of Papa |
New Statistical Account Gilbert Lesk Fullerton's Gazetter John Hunter Ainslies Map 1789 Peter Hunter Johnston's Map Admiralty Chart Valuation Roll |
056.01 | This name to a [pretty] Large Island with two headlands Called East & West Head of Papa It is inhabited by a couple of Families and is situated between the Islands of Burra, Oxna and Hildasay Propt [Proprietor]The Right Honourable The Earl of Zetland |
| West Burra | West Burra | New Statistical Account Gilbert Lesk Fullerton's Gazetter John Hunter Ainslies Map 1789 Peter Hunter Johnston's Map Admiralty Chart Valuation Roll |
056.01 | Authorised and described in 1/2500 Name Book of Burra ph [Parish] |
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[Page] 71Parish of Burra -- Shetland
West Head of Papa [Note] Written on the body of Sheet 55
Papa [Note] (Pap-Ey = Priests Island)
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