What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rousay, Faraclett as Chambered Cairn(s) (prehistoric). 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.
Chambered cairn, dating to the Neolithic period (c. 3500–2500 BCE). It is significant as part of Orkney's rich prehistoric landscape, reflecting early communal burial and ritual practices in northern Scotland.
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Places near here
Rousay, FaraclettMound (prehistoric) · 197 yd
Rousay, Yatenes StoneStanding Stone (prehistoric) · 781 yd
SwandaleFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 900 yd
Faraclett HeadHeadland · 1044 yd
James Leonard of Digro MemorialMemorial · 1452 yd
Grassy cliff tops of Leeon on RousayCliff or headland · 1.8 mi
WhitemeadowsFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 2.1 mi
Saviskaill beach (Nousty Sand)Beach / strand · 2.4 mi
Knitchen HillMountain / peak · 2.5 mi
St Magnus' CenotaphMemorial · 2.5 mi