What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Papa Westray, Knowe of Backiskaill as Burnt Mound (prehistoric). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Papa Westray, BackaskaillMound (period Unknown), Site (period Unknown) · 143 yd
Papa Westray, HollandBurnt Mound(s) (prehistoric)(possible), Structure (period Unknown) · 405 yd
Inside museum, Holland, Papa WestrayHeritage place · 609 yd
The centre of the island, where all roads meetIsland · 707 yd
Papa Westray, Holland Farm, West BarnBarn (post Medieval) · 748 yd
Papa Westray, Holland HouseLairds House (19th Century) · 790 yd
Papa Westray beachBeach · 1.0 mi
Bay of MoclettBay · 1.1 mi
Control "Tower", Westray AirfieldCastle, fort or tower · 1.7 mi
North Hill RSPB nature reserveMountain or hill · 1.9 mi
Great Skua on the slopes of North HillMountain or hill · 2.2 mi
Bay of SwartmillBay · 2.7 mi