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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| BAY OF KIRKWALL | Bay of Kirkwall | Mr Heddle Town Clerk Kirkwall Mr Bruce Town House Kirkwall Mr Peace Kirkwall | 108 | A spacious and well sheltered bay land locked by intricate entrances extending from Kirkwall to Quanter ness on the north west to head of Carness on the north. The shipping of the Port is very considerable. A new Iron Pier was erected a few years ago, at a cost of £11,000 for the convenience of passengers and the shipment of stock by the steamer. To this quay large vessels can safely moor and ship and discharge cargo at pleasure. |
| THE HOLMIE | The Holmie | Mr Heddle Town Clerk Kirkwall Mr Bruce Town House Kirkwall Mr Peace Kirkwall | 108 | A small island in the Peerie Sea, which is observed at High Water. |
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