A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Ladykirk or Northkirk, an ancient parish in Westray island, Orkney. It comprises the northern part of the island; is bounded on the SE by Westkirk, on all other sides by the sea; contains the village of Pierwall; and now forms part of the united parish of Westray and Papa-Westray. Its greatest length, from NNE to SSW, is 6 miles; and its greatest breadth is 3½ miles.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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| Feature Description: | "an ancient parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
| Administrative units: | Orkney ScoCnty |
| Place names: | LADYKIRK | LADYKIRK OR NORTHKIRK | NORTHKIRK |
| Place: | Ladykirk |
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