What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Swanbister as Long Cist (early Medieval). 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.
Swanbister 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 northern Scotland 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
SwanbisterCist (period Unassigned), Cinerary Urn (period Unassigned) · 266 yd
Swanbister HouseHouse (period Unassigned) · 453 yd
Swanbister Farm and Ward HillMountain or hill · 455 yd
Orphir ChurchChurch, cross or graveyard · 617 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 676 yd
Swanbister FarmNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 690 yd
Burn of LerquoyCist (period Unassigned) · 953 yd
Beach and coast at Swanbister bayBeach · 953 yd
Edwin Dunning MemorialMemorial · 1712 yd
Norse Water Mill at the Earl's BuVisitor information · 1.1 mi
Orkneyinga Saga CentreMuseum · 1.1 mi
Gruf HillMountain / peak · 1.6 mi