What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rousay, North House as Cist (bronze Age). 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.
Bronze Age cist; part of a broader funerary tradition in Orkney. Its presence contributes to understanding early burial practices 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
Brae of MoanTriangulation Pillar (20th Century) · 329 yd
Rousay, TaftsFarmhouse (17th Century)(possible), Farmstead (post Medieval), Kiln Barn (19th Century) · 658 yd
Old abandoned quarry at MoolieOld home or work place · 1.2 mi
Rousay, Scabra HeadCist (prehistoric), Mound (prehistoric) · 1.3 mi
The BurrianIslet · 1.3 mi
Arch and cave by Scabra Head, RousayCave · 1.4 mi
Twelve hour tower on RousayCastle, fort or tower · 1.7 mi
Saviskaill beach (Nousty Sand)Beach / strand · 1.7 mi
Grassy cliff tops of Leeon on RousayCliff or headland · 2.4 mi
RousayIsland · 2.5 mi
Landing Beach marker cairnsBeach · 2.7 mi
James Leonard of Digro MemorialMemorial · 3.5 mi