What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Swona, the North Head as Midden (period Unassigned), Structure (period Unassigned). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
The North HeadHeadland · 98 yd
North Head, Island of SwonaIsland · 169 yd
The HavenBay · 170 yd
Swona, the North HeadMound (period Unassigned) · 174 yd
Swona, the HavenPier(s) (20th Century), Winch (20th Century) · 188 yd
Clump O' the NessSheep Shelter (modern)(possible) · 276 yd
Cliffs on the east side of the Island of SwonaIsland · 1135 yd
Swona, Warbister HillBuilding (period Unassigned)(possible), Enclosure (period Unassigned), Quarry (post Medieval), Triangulation Pillar (modern) · 1184 yd
Mary Grace: the Tails of the Tarf, Swona, Pentland FirthSchooner (20th Century) · 1.3 mi
The AltarMountain / peak · 3.5 mi
The lookout tower on Brough NessCastle, fort or tower · 3.6 mi
Olav's WoodWood · 3.7 mi