What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Fetlar, Leagarth, Ripple Stone 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 Ripple Stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. Local folklore sometimes associates such stones with protective charms or ancient spirits tied to the landscape.
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Places near here
Fetlar, Leagarth HouseHouse (period Unassigned) · 58 yd
Fetlar Interpretive CentreMuseum · 194 yd
Fetlar, FealCairn (period Unassigned)(possible) · 397 yd
Wick of HoubieBay · 399 yd
Fetlar, Knowe of HeogMound (period Unknown) · 515 yd
Fetlar, BaelaHorizontal Mill (period Unassigned) · 583 yd
FetlarIsland · 594 yd
Tresta BeachVisitor information · 1.2 mi
Sea SkerryIslet · 1.9 mi
Vord HillMountain / peak · 1.9 mi
Busta HillMountain / peak · 2.4 mi
Little Funziegord GeoBay · 2.6 mi