What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records 'cairn of Elsay', Staxigoe as Broch (iron Age)(possible). 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.
Iron Age broch, likely 1st to 3rd century AD; significant as a defensive and domestic structure reflecting early Scottish settlement and social organisation.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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Staxigoe, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) · 605 yd
Staxigoe, HarbourHarbour (19th Century), Winch (period Unknown) · 615 yd
PapigoeCroft (period Unassigned)(possible) · 680 yd
Staxigoe, Elzy RoadNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 706 yd
Hans: Broad Haven, North SeaBarque (20th Century) · 1016 yd
BroadhavenCroft (period Unassigned)(possible) · 1164 yd
Bremner MonumentMemorial · 1.5 mi
Old Fog CannonHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
Wick Heritage CentreMuseum · 1.6 mi
Ackergill and Hempriggs Estates War MemorialMemorial · 1.7 mi
Castle SinclairCastle (17th Century) · 1.9 mi
Castle Sinclair GirnigoeCastle · 1.9 mi