OS1/23/1/170
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURN OF WARTH | Burn of Warth Burn of Warth Burn of Warth |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 | A large stream issuing out of the SW, [South West] side of the Loch of Banks, flowing in a southerly and Southeasterly direction to a point about 12 Chains E. [East] of Lower Warth where it forms a junction with the stream flowing from Loch of Sabiston & changes its name to Burn of Ess, |
| NORTHTOWN | Northtown Northtown Northtown |
Mr Donald Stephen, Northtown Mr John G. Johnston, Vetquoy Mr John Johnston, Beaquoy |
094 | Applies to a slated farm house & offices attached, situate about 50 chins S.W. [South West] of ''Hammer'' and about 22 chains N.N.E. [North North East] of ''Tounga'' on the, Kirkwall & Birsay public road - the property of Messrs John & Mareno Gunn, Kirkwall. |
| DAM SLAP OF WARTH | Dam Slap of Warth | . | 094 | Authorised and described in Name Book Sandwick Ph. [Parish] |
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[page] 170Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] William Gow, c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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