What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Huan as Long Cist (early Medieval), Axehead (stone)(period Unassigned). 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.
Long cist, early Medieval burial structure; associated with a stone axehead. Represents a simple but significant funerary tradition of the period.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Sandwick, St Peter's KirkBurial Ground (period Unassigned), Church (19th Century) · 898 yd
Sandwick, St Peter's Kirk, ChurchyardChurchyard (period Unassigned), War Memorial (20th Century) · 906 yd
St Peter's Sandwick Parish War MemorialMemorial · 918 yd
QuoylooSpindle Whorl (period Unassigned) · 1021 yd
Skaill, Castle of SnusgarCastle (medieval)(possible) · 1152 yd
North UnigarthMilitary Camp(s) (20th Century) · 1612 yd
Jupiter: Bay of Skaill, Orkney, AtlanticSloop (18th Century) · 1.2 mi
Skara Brae Visitor CentreVisitor information · 1.2 mi
Beach by Skara Brae showing an Alternative ArchaeologyBeach · 1.2 mi
Skara BraeMidden (neolithic), Settlement (neolithic) · 1.2 mi
Kier FioldMountain / peak · 1.5 mi
Marwick HeadNature reserve · 2.3 mi