What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Sanday, Leyland as Cist (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A prehistoric cist; likely dates to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of burial practices and settlement patterns in prehistoric Scotland.
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Places near here
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Kettletoft BayBay · 1.6 mi
HowarNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.5 mi
Sty WickBay · 2.6 mi
The CroftMuseum · 2.6 mi
Sanday Heritage CentreMuseum · 2.6 mi
SandayIsland · 2.7 mi
Mid HolmIslet · 2.9 mi
Cata SandBeach / strand · 3.8 mi