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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGILSAY | Egilshay Egilsay |
Mr. T.B. Reid. Mr. James Donaldson. Rev. Mr. Gardener. Rev. Alexander Allardice. Johnston's Map of Orkney. Colonel Balfour, Balfour Castle Shapinsay. John at Bruce Sheriff Clerk, Orkney. |
090 | Applies to an island, about 3 miles in length, by 1 in breadth situate on the eastern side of Rousay from which it is separated by Rousay Sound. It is mostly under cultivation or pasture and contains the ruins of St. Magnus Church the round tower or steeple of which forms a prominent land mark. Dr. R. Baikie M.D. of Tankerness is proprietor. |
| NORTH GEO OF CANQUOY | North Geo of Can quoy | Mr. T.B. Reid, Sourin. Mr. James Donaldson. James Goudie, Schoolmaster, Egilshay. |
090 | Applies to a sandy beach used as a landing place, situate about 20 chains south east of Maeness. |
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Muriel Rousay
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