What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Oronsay, Macduffie Cross as Cairn (period Unknown)(possible), Coffin Cairn (period Unknown)(possible), Cross (period Unknown)(possible). 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.
Oronsay, Macduffie Cross is a Pictish cross slab, likely dating to the 8th to 9th century AD, associated with a Christian burial or memorial site. It is significant as an example of early medieval Pictish stone carving and religious practice in the Orkney Islands.
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Places near here
OronsayIsland · 298 yd
Oronsay, Seal CottageCottage (post Medieval) · 687 yd
Port na h-AthaBay · 885 yd
Oronsay PrioryHeritage attraction · 899 yd
Oronsay, Oronsay PrioryBurial Ground (medieval) - (post Medieval), Church(s) (medieval), Grave Slab(s) (medieval), Priory (medieval) · 900 yd
Oronsay, Oronsay FarmFarmstead (post Medieval), Threshing Machine (post Medieval) · 902 yd
Beinn OronsayMountain / peak · 1020 yd
Leaba MhòrMountain / peak · 1509 yd
Eilean GhaoideamalIsland · 1.1 mi
Colonsay, the StrandSanctuary Marker(s) (medieval) · 1.5 mi
Tràigh nam BàrcBeach / strand · 1.8 mi
Port a' ChapuillBay · 2.0 mi