What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rousay, Breck as Cairn (bronze Age), 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 cairn and cist located on Rousay, part of the Orkney Islands. It is significant as an example of early burial practices in a region with a rich prehistoric heritage.
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Places near here
Rousay, TaftsFarmhouse (17th Century)(possible), Farmstead (post Medieval), Kiln Barn (19th Century) · 286 yd
Brae of MoanQuarry (19th Century) · 482 yd
Rousay, Scabra HeadCist (prehistoric), Mound (prehistoric) · 1.1 mi
Arch and cave by Scabra Head, RousayCave · 1.2 mi
Rousay, Mid HoweLithic Implement(s) (flint)(period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
The BurrianIslet · 1.3 mi
Twelve hour tower on RousayCastle, fort or tower · 1.4 mi
Saviskaill beach (Nousty Sand)Beach / strand · 1.7 mi
Grassy cliff tops of Leeon on RousayCliff or headland · 2.2 mi
RousayIsland · 2.3 mi
Landing Beach marker cairnsBeach · 2.4 mi
Sinclair's HillMountain / peak · 3.3 mi