What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Bookan as Chambered Cairn (neolithic). 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; dates to the early to middle Neolithic period (c. 3500–2500 BCE). Such tombs are significant as they reflect early communal burial practices and social organisation in prehistoric Scotland.
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Places near here
Wasbister, Buckan CottageFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 334 yd
Skae FrueArchaeological place · 518 yd
Ring of BookanChambered Cairn (neolithic)(possible), Henge (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible) · 528 yd
Sand HolmIslet · 691 yd
BockanFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 795 yd
Ring of BrodgarRing Ditch (prehistoric)(possible) · 931 yd
The Ness of BrodgarVisitor information · 1.2 mi
Long HolmIslet · 1.3 mi
Unstan CairnHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
Barnhouse SettlementVisitor information · 1.6 mi
Brig O' WaitheNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.8 mi
Stenness Parish War MemorialMemorial · 1.8 mi