
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Hoy, Aith Head as Dyke (post Medieval). 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
South Walls, Gallow TuagChambered Cairn (prehistoric)(possible), Mound (prehistoric)(possible), Standing Stone (prehistoric) · 1065 yd
Hoy, SnelsetterBarrage Balloon Site (second World War) · 1116 yd
Aith HopeBay · 1476 yd
Hill of Wards Gun SiteMountain or hill · 1622 yd
Hoy, South Walls, SnelsetterBarn (period Unassigned) · 1661 yd
Longhope Lifeboat MuseumMuseum · 1742 yd
South Walls, the AyreSearchlight Emplacement (second World War) · 1.0 mi
Hill of Wards Gun BatteryMountain or hill · 1.0 mi
Booth with Kirkhope Cemetery beyondChurch, cross or graveyard · 1.8 mi
Longhope Lifeboat MemorialMemorial · 1.8 mi
24 pound gun on Martello TowerCastle, fort or tower · 2.6 miOther information
Photo: Ian Balcombe · CC BY-SA 2.0