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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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