What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Linga Fold as Barrow(s) (bronze Age), Cist(s) (bronze Age), Cremation(s) (bronze Age), Inhumation (bronze Age), Cinerary Urn (bronze Age), Vessel (steatite)(bronze Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Bronze Age barrow with associated cists, cremations, and inhumations. Its significance lies in the multiple burial practices and artifacts, reflecting funerary customs and material culture of the period in northern Britain.
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Places near here
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LaithFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
Sand HolmIslet · 1.9 mi
Peerie HillMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
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SkaillNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.7 mi
Brig O' WaitheNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.7 mi
Castle of YesnabyCastle, fort or tower · 2.8 mi