What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Papa Westray, Backaskaill as Mound (period Unknown), Site (period Unknown). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Papa Westray, HollandBurnt Mound(s) (prehistoric)(possible), Structure (period Unknown) · 541 yd
Papa Westray, Bight of QuoyolieCist (period Unknown)(possible) · 578 yd
Inside museum, Holland, Papa WestrayHeritage place · 744 yd
The centre of the island, where all roads meetIsland · 839 yd
Papa Westray, Holland Farm, West BarnBarn (post Medieval) · 875 yd
Papa Westray, Loch of St TredwellBuilding (post Medieval) · 924 yd
Papa Westray beachBeach · 1701 yd
Bay of MoclettBay · 1.1 mi
Control "Tower", Westray AirfieldCastle, fort or tower · 1.7 mi
North Hill RSPB nature reserveMountain or hill · 2.0 mi
Great Skua on the slopes of North HillMountain or hill · 2.3 mi
Bay of SwartmillBay · 2.6 miOther information
Photo: Derek Harper · CC BY-SA 2.0