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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPOUT OF HAMAR ROWE | Spout of Hammer Rowe Spout of Hammer Rowe Spout of Hammer Rowe Spout of Hamar Rowe |
Mr Leask of Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay Mr Henry Moar, Lea Resubmitted |
088 | This name applies to a narrow creek in Birsay Bay, a short distance south of Hammer Rowe about 1/8 of a mile west from Skidge. |
| HARPSQUOY | Harpsquoy Harpsquoy Harpsquoy |
Mr John Harvey, Occupier Mr Leask, of Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher Birsay |
088 | Applies to a small dwelling house with out offices, & garden, attached situated on the Barony, a short distance south east from Lea, & rather more than ¼ of a mile east of Craiglands. |
| LEA | Lea Lea Lea |
Mr Henry Moar, Occupier Mr Leask of Boardhouse Mr G. Robson, late Teacher, Birsay |
088 | Applies to a small farm steading with garden attached, situated a short distance north west from Harpsquoy & about 1/8 of a mile east of Craiglands. The above mentioned houses are the property of Right Hon. [Honourable] The Earl of Zetland. |
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[page] 55Parish of Birsay -- Orkney
[signed] R Hawkins Lce. Corpl. R.E. [Lance Corporal, Royal Engineers]
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Moira L- Moderator, Partan Claws
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