What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Saevar Howe as Long Cist(s) (early Medieval), Settlement (period Unassigned), Bell (period Unassigned), Spearhead (period Unassigned). 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.
Early Medieval long cist; associated with unassigned settlement, bell, and spearhead finds. Its significance lies in its potential to shed light on burial practices and material culture of the period in northern Scotland.
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Places near here
Saevar HoweKelp Pit (post Medieval)(possible) · 159 yd
BirsayNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 218 yd
Mount MiseryNatural Feature (period Unknown), Lithic Implement(s) (stone)(period Unassigned) · 382 yd
Birsay, Point of SnusanCoastal Battery (19th Century), Firing Range (19th Century) · 440 yd
Birsay, BridgeRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 712 yd
Birsay VillageNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 774 yd
North east tower of Earl's PalaceCastle, fort or tower · 859 yd
Earl's PalaceCastle · 862 yd
Brough of Birsay LighthouseVisitor information · 1541 yd
Skiba GeoBay · 1559 yd
Rock and cliff feature at Brough of BirsayCliff or headland · 1721 yd
Boardhouse Loch from Ravie HillMountain or hill · 1759 ydOther information
Photo: Sandy Gerrard · CC BY-SA 2.0