What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ess Ness as Barrow (prehistoric), Cist (period Unassigned), Mound(s) (period Unassigned). 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.
A Neolithic cist and barrow; significant as part of the prehistoric burial landscape in Orkney.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
NistabenArchaeological Feature (period Unassigned)(possible) · 338 yd
Ballarat HouseBurnt Mound (prehistoric) · 488 yd
Farmhouse on the way to NistabenOld home or work place · 1215 yd
Tracks crossChurch, cross or graveyard · 1279 yd
Long HolmIslet · 1.6 mi
Sand HolmIslet · 1.6 mi
New housing, Stanley HillMountain or hill · 1.7 mi
Ring of BrodgarHenge (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Rune Inscribed Stone (norse), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age) · 2.0 mi
Sheep on roof of Corrigall Farm MuseumHeritage place · 2.3 mi
Stenness Parish War MemorialMemorial · 2.7 mi
HousequoyNo Class (event) (21st Century) (2015) · 3.0 mi
StennessNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 3.1 miOther information
Photo: Ian Balcombe · CC BY-SA 2.0