What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Fair Isle, Gavel as Cairn (period Unassigned)(possible), Stone Setting (neolithic) - (bronze Age). 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.
Neolithic stone setting, possibly later used as a cairn; its significance lies in its potential to reflect early ritual or funerary practices in the prehistoric landscape of Fair Isle.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
North HavenBay · 322 yd
Fair Isle, South HavenEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 447 yd
Fair Isle, North HavenNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 460 yd
Fair Isle, Eas Brecks, Bird Observatory and HostelHostel (20th Century), Observatory (20th Century) · 696 yd
Fair Isle, Bird ObservatoryCairn (period Unassigned) · 740 yd
Fair Isle, Mavers GeoQuarry (period Unassigned) · 813 yd
Norseman's Bride: North Light, Fair Isle, North SeaMotor Fishing Vessel (20th Century) · 1742 yd
Ward HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Inner StackIslet · 1.4 mi
Breiti StackIslet · 1.6 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 2.4 mi
Fair Isle, Brae of RestensgeoEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 928 yd