What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Obstruction as Obstruction (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
Head of WorkMound (period Unknown)(possible) · 377 yd
Shapinsay, Helliar Holm, LighthouseLighthouse (19th Century) · 914 yd
Saeva Ness lighthouse from Shapinsay FerryHeritage place · 936 yd
Bay of CarnessBay · 1033 yd
Shapinsay, Helliar HolmChambered Cairn (neolithic) · 1265 yd
Carness BatteryNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1311 yd
Thieves HolmIslet · 1.1 mi
Petrel: Holm Sound, Shapinsay Sound, North SeaCraft (19th Century) · 1.1 mi
Intricate stonework on Balfour coastal towerCastle, fort or tower · 1.2 mi
Balfour Castle and a seaside "folly"Castle, fort or tower · 1.2 mi
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 1.7 mi
Bay of KirkwallBay · 2.0 mi