What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Papa Stronsay, Doocot Knowe as Broch (iron Age)(possible), Cairn (later Prehistoric)(possible). 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.
A possible Iron Age broch and later prehistoric cairn; its dual function suggests long-term use of the site for both habitation and burial.
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Places near here
Papa Stronsay, LighthouseLighthouse (20th Century) · 344 yd
Papa StronsayMan-made underground passage (prehistoric)(possible) · 779 yd
Papa Stronsay, PierPier (post Medieval) · 1032 yd
Stronsay, Grice Ness, Cutter's TuoChambered Cairn (neolithic) · 1.0 mi
Grice NessHeadland · 1.1 mi
StronsayIsland · 2.8 mi
Holms of SpurnessIslet · 4.0 mi
Bay of StoveBay · 4.3 mi
Burgh Hill, Stronsay's "summit"Mountain or hill · 4.5 mi
Cemetery at Holland FarmChurch, cross or graveyard · 4.9 mi
Seals on the beachBeach · 5.2 mi
HowarNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 5.4 mi