OS1/31/19/21

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Ler Geos Lar Geo's


Ler Geos
Mr. P.M. Sandison Postmaster Cullivoe
John Sinclair Kirks Gloup
James Henderson Cullivoe
004.16 This name applies to three small creeks situated to the south East of the Ness of Houlland.
Birrier Stack Burrier Stack


Birrier Stack
Mr. P.M. Sandison Postmaster Cullivoe
John Sinclair Kirks Gloup
James Henderson Cullivoe
004.16 This name applies to a medium sized High Water Rock situated about forty yards to the East of Ler Geos. there is a small spot of rough Pasture on the summit of the rock, but owing to height, and rugged nature it assumes it is quite inaccessable.
Birrier Head Burrier Head


Birrier Head
Mr. P.M. Sandison Postmaster Cullivoe
John Sinclair Kirks Gloup
James Henderson Cullivoe
004.16 This name applies to a high headland lying opposite to the Birrier Stack. it is covered with rough Pasture, property of the Earl of Zetland.
Whale Geo Whale Geo Mr. P.M. Sandison Postmaster Cullivoe
John Sinclair Kirks Gloup
James Henderson Cullivoe
004.16 This name applies to a small Creek situated to the East of the Birrier Head

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Shetland -- Parish of North Yell

Birrie Head [note]
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