What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Hall of Ireland, the Cairns as Fort (prehistoric)(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.
A prehistoric hillfort, likely dating to the Iron Age. Its significance lies in its potential as a defensive or ceremonial site, reflecting early settlement patterns in the region.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
The beach below the HallBeach · 122 yd
Hall of IrelandBurial Ground (medieval), Chapel (medieval) · 456 yd
Burnmouth at the HallHeritage place · 474 yd
Mill and Hall of Ireland, Stenness with Hoy and Stromness in the backgroundOld home or work place · 507 yd
Loch of StennessRune Inscribed Stone (norse) · 1681 yd
Brig O' WaitheNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.0 mi
Unstan CairnHeritage attraction · 1.2 mi
Stenness, Ireland RoadNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.3 mi
Maeshowe Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
The Ness of BrodgarVisitor information · 2.0 mi
HamnavoeBay · 2.0 mi
Stenness Parish War MemorialMemorial · 2.0 mi