
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Papa Westray, St Boniface's Church as Burial Ground (12th Century), Church (12th Century), Cross Incised Stone (medieval)(possible), Hogback Stone (norse). 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.
Medieval burial ground and church, 12th century, with Norse-influenced hogback stone and possible incised cross slab. Signifies Norse and Christian cultural interaction in the Orkney Islands during the medieval period.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
St Boniface's ChurchFindspot (21st Century), Finger Ring (copper Alloy)(medieval) · 15 yd
Typical house on Papa WestrayOld home or work place · 333 yd
Papa Westray, KirkhouseCottage (19th Century) · 452 yd
Papa Westray, Geo of ClyarMound (period Unknown) · 456 yd
The centre of the island, where all roads meetIsland · 1314 yd
Inside museum, Holland, Papa WestrayHeritage place · 1423 yd
North Hill RSPB nature reserveMountain or hill · 1451 yd
Great Skua on the slopes of North HillMountain or hill · 1.1 mi
Great Auk MemorialMemorial · 1.7 mi
Control "Tower", Westray AirfieldCastle, fort or tower · 1.8 mi
Papa Westray beachBeach · 2.1 mi
Bay of MoclettBay · 2.2 miOther information
Photo: Mr D Bailey · CC BY-SA 2.0