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	Wyre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		See also Wyre, Orkney for the Scottish island, and Wyre Forest district in Worcestershire.
		Wyre is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England.
		Wyre is currently divided into three Parliamentary Constituencies - Lancaster and Wyre, Blackpool North and Fleetwood and Fylde.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wyre (123 words)

	Orkney Islands Online Research :: Information about Orkney Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Orkney lies between 58° 41' and 59° 24' North, and 2° 22' and 3° 26' West, measures 80 km from northeast to southwest and 47 km from east to west, and covers 973 km².
		In 1468 Orkney and Shetland were pledged by Christian I of Denmark and Norway for the payment of the dowry of his daughter Margaret, betrothed to James III of Scotland, and as the money was never paid, their connection with the crown of Scotland has been perpetual.
		The Toponymy of the Orkneys is wholly Norse, and the Norse tongue, at last extinguished by the constant influx of settlers from Scotland, lingered until the end of the 18th century.
	www.in-northcarolina.com /search/Orkney.html (2719 words)

	GENUKI: Rousay and Egilsay, with Wyre
		The Registrar of births, deaths, and marriages for the islands of Rousay, Egilsay, and Wyre.
		Orkney Family History Researchers are engaged in researching family histories in Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre and all other parishes in Orkney.
		Describes the strife between the notorious General Frederick W.T. Burroughs of Rousay and the crofters on the land that he owned which was one of the factors that led to the passing of the 1886 Crofters Act, the main provisions of which protected crofters from eviction and from arbitrary rents.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/sct/OKI/Rousay (706 words)

	GENUKI: Orkney
		Orkney Family History Researchers are engaged in researching the histories of families in every parish and island in Orkney.
		Orkney is blessed with a wealth of records which are of use to both historians and genealogists.
		Orkney Today is the county's first new weekly newspaper in 42 years, and was launched in October 2003.
	www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/sct/OKI (4050 words)

	Orkney Travel & Sightseeing - The Internet Guide to Scotland
		Orkney is a group of islands situated a few miles off the north-east tip of mainland Scotland.
		Orkney was an important strategic site for the British navy during both World Wars and the Germans scuttled their fleet here in 1919.
		Orkney Ferries Ltd sail to Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre, Shapinsay, Hoy, Graemsay, Flotta, Eday, Stronsay, Sanday, Westray, North Ronaldsay and Papa Westray.
	www.scotland-info.co.uk /orkney.htm (3987 words)

	Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Ferry Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		While ferries to most of Orkney's northern islands operate from Kirkwall, the ferry to Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre operates from Tingwall on the east coast of West Mainland, north of Finstown.
		The common factors and differences between Orkney and Shetland are charted against the competing influences of Scandinavia and Scotland.
		The Orkneys have been strangely neglected by naturalists when compared to Shetland or western Scotland, although they have long been a place of pilgrimage for archaeologists and historians.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /rousay/ferry (693 words)

	Island Explorations - Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre
		From the Stone Age to the present, the seas have brought to Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre a blend of peoples who have left a calendar of their lives for all to see.
		On Wyre, according to the Orkneyinga Saga, Kolbein Hruga, the giant Cubbie Roo of legend, built the castle here about 1150 and it is the oldest dated square keep castle in Scotland.
		The Norse church of St Magnus on Egilsay stands silhouetted against the sky, a constant reminder of the Vikings and their heritage which still lives on in the farm and place names of the islands.
	www.orkney.org /islands/rousay.htm (944 words)

	Orkneyjar - The True Origin of Cubbie Roo by Gregor Lamb
		Every Orkney guide rightly makes mention of Cubbie Roo's Castle in Wyre and goes on to explain that the name derives from Kolbein Hrúga, the twelfth century Norse chieftain who built it.
		In the West Mainland of Orkney, kobvald raudr became Valdi Red, Watty Red or Walter Red, and one of the caves in which he lived can still be seen on the Brough o Birsay.
		In Orkney Gunni sometimes took up residence in Gunnie's Geo, a cleft in the rocks in Rousay but sometimes he chose Gunyasilya, a cave on the Birsay coast.
	www.orkneyjar.com /folklore/giants/cubbierow.htm (1856 words)

	WYRE FACTS AND INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The district is named after the River_Wyre, which runs through the district.
		Wyre is currently divided into three Parliamentary Constituencies - Lancaster_and_Wyre, Blackpool_North_and_Fleetwood and Fylde.
		Following forthcoming boundary changes, Wyre will be split into just two - Wyre_and_Preston_North and Lancaster_and_Fleetwood.
	www.witwib.com /Wyre (86 words)

	Hugh Mainland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		December 25, 1765 in Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkeny Isalnds, Scotland, and died Unknown in Orkney Island, Scotland.
		was born January 18, 1814 in Tratland, Rousay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, and died Unknown in Shields, Rousay, Orkney Islands, Scotland.
		was born August 06, 1902 in Cott, rousay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, and died 1992 in Rousay and Egilshay, Orkney Islands, Scotland.
	www.jmerrill.net /Hughmain.htm (698 words)

	Wyre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The island of Wyre Lies close to Rousay at the eastern end of the Eynhallow Sound.
		The Sagas record that in the mid 12th century, a famous Norwegian named Kolbein Hruga lived on Wyre, and that he built a stone castle as a stronghold for his family.
		This is Cubbie Roo's castle, Cubbie Roo being a corruption of Kolbein Hruga.
	www.orknet.co.uk /tourism/wyre.htm (211 words)

	Rampant Scotland Directory - Orkney and Shetland
		Located between the Orkney and Shetland Islands, this remote and sparsely populated island is known around the world for the stranded colour knitting with horizontal bands of geometric patterns known as "Fair Isle".
		Based in Orkney, Charles Tait, a professional photographer, has used his skills to provide some excellent graphics to accompany his descriptions of a number of aspects of Orkney.
		As the Orkney Islands lie in a very northerly latitude, during this high summer period there is light for almost all of the 24 hours.
	www.rampantscotland.com /northernisles.htm (932 words)

	Orkneyjar - Kolbein Hruga - The Original "Cubbie Roo"
		Described by the Orkneyinga Saga as "most outstanding of all men", Kolbein was born in Sunnfjord, Norway.
		Shortly after arriving in Orkney he was responsible for the construction of a stronghold on the island of Wyre around 1145.
		Born in 1188, Bjarni was responsible for the relocation of the remains of the murdered Earl Rognvald from Caithness to their final resting place in the St Magnus Cathedral.
	www.orkneyjar.com /history/historicalfigures/kolbein.htm (367 words)

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		B: 2 Mar 1859 Father: Magnus FLAWS South Ronaldsay, Orkney, Scotland Mother: Margaret Murray TOMISON Elizabeth Margaret Isabella FLAWS (F).
		FLAWS Holm And Paplay, Orkney, Scotland Margaret FLAWS (F)....................
		B: 13 Nov 1909 Father: Magnus Flett FLAWS Wyre, Orkney, Scotland Mother: Williamina Tiplady MC KENZIE Thomas FLAWS (M)......................
	www.cursiter.com /txt-exe-files/Flaws.txt (3195 words)

	Wyre Community Portal - The best community products, sites and information on the web today! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Wyre Forest District Council - Site provides detailed information on the area, its history and the services provided to the local community...
		Worcestershire village near Cleobury Mortimer, the Wyre Forest and the border with south...
		Blackpool on the fylde / wyre coastline of north...
	community.hugedir.com /index.php?k=wyre-community-portal (939 words)

	The Mill of Eyrland - Accommodation in Orkney
		The Mill of Eyrland - Accommodation in Orkney
		The Balfours were known throughout Orkney as large landowners, and the mill was built to service their tenant farmers of the parish of Stenness and surrounding area.
		However, smaller landowners in the area, even as far afield as the islands of Hoy and Graemsay, would also bring their crops to be milled.
	www.millofeyrland.com (561 words)

	Orkney Islands Genealogy Web Site
		The following Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre census information (full text plus additional information) was prepared by Robert Marwick as part of his book Rousay Roots.
		Orkney Homecoming - details on a major gathering planned for June 1999 uniting all Orcadians - whether living in Orkney or abroad http://www.homecoming.co.uk
		Orkney Scene - Rev Trevor Hunt, Minister for the parish of Firth (and Orkney Presbytery secretary, pages on the Orkney Presbytery and on Orkney in general.
	www.cursiter.com /pages/Links.htm (681 words)

	The Orkney and Shetland Touring Company - The Orkney Islands - Wyre Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A tiny island, only 3.5km long, but with archaeological remains which testify to it's mediaevil importance as a stronghold and defence.
		Cubbie Roo's castle is the only surviving example in Orkney of a Norse Fort, and the Orkneyinga Saha tells us that it was built by the real-life legend Kolbein Hruga - an exceptionally large man and a powerful land owner.
		St Mary's chapel, which lies just beneath the castle, was built for Bjarni by his father.
	www.orkneyshetland.co.uk /wyre.html (110 words)

	The Regionalist Seminar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Consequently, there are no general sites on Cornwall that can be recommended at present but considerable background information is available on the Mebyon Kernow site.
		From the Celtic fringe to the 'Norse fringe': the two island groups of Orkney and Shetland both have organisations seeking a measure of Home Rule.
		The Orkney Movement and the Shetland Movement are independent of one another but work closely on common issues; in 1987 they fielded a joint candidate in elections to the British Parliament.
	members.aol.com /dradolphus/index (545 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Orkney: Westray, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre (Explorer Maps): Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Amazon.co.uk: Orkney: Westray, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre (Explorer Maps): Books
		Orkney: Westray, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre (Explorer Maps)
		Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/031923410X (365 words)

	GPS Maps and Compasses > Ordnance Survey: Explorer > 461 - Orkney - East Mainland
		GPS Maps and Compasses > Ordnance Survey: Explorer > 461 - Orkney - East Mainland
		464 - Orkney - Westray, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre
		465 - Orkney - Sanday, Eday, North Ronaldsay & Stronsay
	www.gooutdoors.co.uk /sp/abspage/63/category/products.asp?partno=exp461 (275 words)

	Visit Scotland with Superscotland.com
		From mighty fortresses on rocky crags to humble keeps on isolated hillsides, they draw the visitor with a promise of drama and romance.
		On the island of Wyre, Orkney there stands a small rectangular tower enclosed by a ditch.
		A Norseman called Kolbein Hruga built it around 1145.
	www.superscotland.com /issue1/castles.html (2385 words)

	Online African dating in Orkney Islands
		African Dating and flirting in Abune-the-hill, Orkney Islands
		Find fun Afro Caribbean people to flirt with....
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	www.clubkaribu.com /locations/orkney-islands_index.htm (306 words)

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		In the traditions of the natives, Kolbein became a fabulous personage, a giant who cast stones at rocks at churches."
		Shortly after arriving in Orkney he was responsible for the
		Born in 1188, Bjarni was responsible for the relocation of the remains of the murdered Earl Rognvald from Caithness to their final resting place in the
	www.midrealm.org /heraldry/escutcheon/ILOAR/0312LOAR.html (4612 words)

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