What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Upper Rusko as Burnt Mound (prehistoric), Cairnfield (prehistoric) - (post Medieval), Field System (prehistoric) - (post Medieval). 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 Neolithic burnt mound and cairnfield; significant as part of a broader prehistoric landscape in northern Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Upper Rusko BurnBurnt Mound (prehistoric) · 600 yd
Upper RuskoBuilding (medieval) - (post Medieval), Enclosure (medieval) - (post Medieval), Sheepfold (post Medieval) · 630 yd
Scar HillCairnfield (period Unknown), Sheepfold (post Medieval)(possible) · 758 yd
Gatehouse of Fleet, StationRailway Station (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 1.2 mi
Cairnsmore of Fleet NNR Visitor CentreVisitor information · 1.7 mi
Carstramon WoodVisitor information · 1.9 mi
Craig HillMountain / peak · 2.7 mi
White Top of CulreochMountain / peak · 2.9 mi
Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon CemeteryCemetery (late 19th Century) · 3.4 mi
Millennium CairnMemorial · 3.6 mi
Cardoness CastleTower House (medieval) · 4.1 mi
Ant: Gatehouse of Fleet, Water of FleetSchooner (19th Century) · 4.2 mi