What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ackergill Links as Long Cist Cemetery (pictish), Pictish Symbol Stone(s) (pictish). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Pictish long cist cemetery, dating to the 4th–9th century AD, associated with Pictish symbol stones. It is significant as a rare example of early medieval burial and symbolic art in northern Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Osterhav: Sinclair's Bay, North SeaSteamship (20th Century) · 145 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Ackergill TowerPillbox (20th Century) · 224 yd
ReissMound(s) (period Unassigned) · 286 yd
AckergillHut Circle (prehistoric), Midden (period Unassigned) · 465 yd
Ackergil TowerCastle · 553 yd
Ackergillshore, Old Lifeboat House and SlipwayLifeboat Station (19th Century), Slipway (19th Century) · 1206 yd
Battle of Championsbattle · 1.2 mi
Castle SinclairCastle (17th Century) · 1.8 mi
Ackergill and Hempriggs Estates War MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
Dr. John Alexander MemorialMemorial · 2.6 mi
World's Shortest StreetHeritage attraction · 2.7 mi
Wick Heritage CentreMuseum · 2.9 miOther information
Photo: Claire Pegrum · CC BY-SA 2.0