What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Papa Westray, Holland as Burnt Mound(s) (prehistoric)(possible), Structure (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
Inside museum, Holland, Papa WestrayHeritage place · 205 yd
The centre of the island, where all roads meetIsland · 307 yd
Papa Westray, Holland Farm, West BarnBarn (post Medieval) · 357 yd
Papa Westray, Holland HouseLairds House (19th Century) · 387 yd
Stone found in the Knap of HowarStanding or carved stone · 533 yd
Papa Westray, BackaskaillMound (period Unknown), Site (period Unknown) · 541 yd
Papa Westray beachBeach · 1.2 mi
Bay of MoclettBay · 1.3 mi
North Hill RSPB nature reserveMountain or hill · 1.7 mi
Control "Tower", Westray AirfieldCastle, fort or tower · 1.7 mi
Great Skua on the slopes of North HillMountain or hill · 2.0 mi
Great Auk MemorialMemorial · 2.5 miOther information
Photo: Dumgoyach · CC BY-SA 2.0