Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMMI HOWE | Cummi Howe Cummi Howe Cummi Howe Cummi Howe |
Mr George Halcro Draper Stromness Mr J. Sutherland Occupier Mr Simon Oman Farmer Biggings Mr George Halcro Draper Stromness |
106 | An antiquity in the form of a mound of earth and stones covered with grass about 8 feet above the surface of the ground and about 250 feet the circumference at the base. There has been no remains of which there is any record found in it neither is there any tradition relative to its origin but judging from appearance it is of similar nature to others so numerous throughout the Country.This object is generally supposed to be an ancient burial mound or tumulus. |
| CUMMINESS | Cumminess Cumminess Cumminess Cumminess |
Mr Gerge Halcro Draper Stromness Mr J. Sutherland occupier Mr Simon Oman Farmer Biggings Mr George Halcro Draper Stromness |
106 | A substantial farm house and offices situated about 1/4 mile N. West of Outbrecks, and about 1/8 mile south of Newhouse. The property of Mr George Halcro Draper Stromness. |
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county, OS Name Books - Orkney county - Volume 21 - Parish of Stenness, OS1/23/21
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Stenness.
Ordnance Survey - Orkney county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Orkney, which is in the north of Scotland.