What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Auskerry as Long Cist (early Medieval). 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.
Auskerry is a long cist dating to the early Medieval period. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of burial practices and settlement patterns in remote Scottish island communities during this era.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
AuskerrySettlement (later Prehistoric)(possible), Needle (bone)(period Unknown) · 530 yd
Auskerry, Auskerry Lighthouse and Keeper's HousesAnti Aircraft Battery (second World War) (1943), Bomb Crater (second World War), Lighthouse (19th Century) (1867) · 989 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Auskerry LighthouseLighthouse · 992 yd
Bay of HousebyBay · 3.3 mi
Lamb Head BrochArchaeological place · 3.3 mi
Seals on the beachBeach · 3.7 mi
Cemetery at Holland FarmChurch, cross or graveyard · 3.8 mi
Burgh Hill, Stronsay's "summit"Mountain or hill · 4.3 mi
Bay of BomastyBay · 6.1 mi
StronsayIsland · 6.1 mi
The Chapel on the Brough of DeernessVisitor information · 6.9 mi
BreckanNo Class (event) (period Unknown) · 7.9 mi