What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Head of Work as Mound (period Unknown)(possible). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Head of WorkNo Class (event) (21st Century) (2000) · 324 yd
Bay of CarnessBay · 769 yd
Carness BatteryNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1230 yd
Car NessAnti Aircraft Battery (20th Century) · 1253 yd
Shapinsay, Helliar Holm, LighthouseLighthouse (19th Century) · 1289 yd
Saeva Ness lighthouse from Shapinsay FerryHeritage place · 1311 yd
CarnessBarrow Cemetery (prehistoric) · 1386 yd
Thieves HolmIslet · 1.0 mi
Intricate stonework on Balfour coastal towerCastle, fort or tower · 1.4 mi
Ornate coastal tower by Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 1.4 mi
Bay of KirkwallBay · 1.8 mi
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 1.9 miOther information
Photo: Mike Pennington · CC BY-SA 2.0