What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Swona, the Tarf as Cairn(s) (period Unassigned)(possible), Mound(s) (period Unassigned). 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 cairn; significant as part of the prehistoric funerary landscape in northern Scotland.
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Places near here
Swona, the TarfBoundary Bank (post Medieval), Cairn(s) (period Unknown)(possible), Structure(s) (period Unknown) · 359 yd
Swona, TarfNavigation Aid (post Medieval)(possible) · 363 yd
Swona LighthouseLighthouse (20th Century) · 512 yd
Cliffs on the east side of the Island of SwonaIsland · 738 yd
Mary Grace: the Tails of the Tarf, Swona, Pentland FirthSchooner (20th Century) · 838 yd
Clump O' the NessSheep Shelter (modern)(possible) · 1499 yd
The HavenBay · 1546 yd
The North HeadHeadland · 1731 yd
North Head, Island of SwonaIsland · 1.0 mi
The lookout tower on Brough NessCastle, fort or tower · 3.7 mi
The GloupCave · 4.1 mi
William and Harry: Tree Geo, Stroma, Pentland FirthCraft (19th Century) · 4.3 mi