What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Orkney Islands.
Approximately 40 meters high, Newton is a small knoll in the Orkney Islands, likely composed of Old Red Sandstone typical of the region. While not prominent geologically, such features often hold historical or archaeological significance in Orkney's rich Neolithic landscape.
Places near here
South Ronaldsay, NewarkFarmstead (post Medieval) · 746 yd
Ward HillMountain / peak · 885 yd
South Ronaldsay, Ward HillMound (period Unknown)(possible) · 905 yd
Newark BayBay · 1034 yd
South Ronaldsay, Cools BurnSearchlight Emplacement (second World War) · 1057 yd
South RonaldsayIsland · 1142 yd
Pool of ClettsBay · 1.0 mi
South Ronaldsay, Sandwick HouseHouse (18th Century) · 1.1 mi
Kirkie HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Beach, Wind WickBeach · 1.5 mi
HMS Narborough and HMS OpalMemorial · 1.6 mi
Olav's WoodWood · 1.7 miOther information
Photo: Ian Balcombe · CC BY-SA 2.0