What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Knowes of Smersso as Cist(s) (period Unassigned), Mound(s) (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.
Cist and mound complex, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its potential as a burial or ritual site, reflecting early funerary practices in the region.
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Places near here
Ness of WoodwickBroch (iron Age)(possible) · 748 yd
Hill of DwarmoMountain / peak · 762 yd
'arwick'Cist (period Unassigned) · 1068 yd
Wood WickBay · 1569 yd
RedlandBuilding (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
Evie KirkChurch (period Unassigned), Hall (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
Evie StoneMemorial · 1.3 mi
Beach Fishing at the Sands of EvieBeach · 1.3 mi
Beach at EvieBeach · 1.6 mi
Evie, PierNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.7 mi
Sinclair's HillMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Highland Cattle below Green HillMountain or hill · 1.9 mi