What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rattar as Chambered Cairn (neolithic), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (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.
Neolithic chambered cairn, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. It represents an important early funerary and ceremonial site, reflecting the burial practices and social organisation of prehistoric communities in Scotland.
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Places near here
Ham HarbourHarbour (period Unassigned) · 905 yd
Ham MillMill (18th Century) · 1062 yd
GreenvaleCist(s) (period Unassigned) · 1585 yd
Loch of MeyArrowhead (flint)(period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
Harrow harbourHeritage attraction · 2.0 mi
Wester HavenBay · 2.1 mi
Castle of Mey GardensHeritage attraction · 2.5 mi
Castle of MeyCastle (medieval) · 2.6 mi
Jonge Thomas: Easter Head, Dunnet Head, Pentland FirthCraft (18th Century) · 3.5 mi
Easter HeadHeadland · 3.5 mi
Dunnet BeachBeach / strand · 3.5 mi
Hill of Rigifa'Mountain / peak · 3.6 mi