What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Papa Westray, Holm of Papa Westray, North as Chambered Cairn (neolithic), Inhumation(s) (neolithic), Bead (bone)(neolithic), Unidentified Pottery (pottery)(neolithic). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Neolithic chambered cairn, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. It is significant as part of a broader network of Orkney's Neolithic monuments, reflecting early ceremonial and burial practices in northern Scotland.
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Places near here
Chambered Cairn RemainsAncient tomb or cairn · 251 yd
Papa Westray, Holm of PapaSheepfold(s) (post Medieval), Wall(s) (post Medieval) · 289 yd
Papa Westray, Holm of Papa Westray, CentreChambered Cairn (neolithic) · 537 yd
Papa Westray, Nouster, Nouster StoresPier (post Medieval) · 828 yd
North Hill RSPB nature reserveMountain or hill · 1.1 mi
The centre of the island, where all roads meetIsland · 1.1 mi
Inside museum, Holland, Papa WestrayHeritage place · 1.2 mi
Great Skua on the slopes of North HillMountain or hill · 1.4 mi
Great Auk MemorialMemorial · 1.5 mi
Bay of MoclettBay · 2.1 mi
Papa Westray beachBeach · 2.2 mi
Control "Tower", Westray AirfieldCastle, fort or tower · 2.8 mi