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Eday, Burn of Mussetter

Standing Stone (prehistoric)

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Eday, Burn of Mussetter as Standing Stone (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the standing stone at Eday, Burn of Mussetter may have served a ceremonial, territorial, or astronomical function. Local folklore or specific use is not recorded.

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