What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Auskerry as Standing Stone (prehistoric). 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.
Auskerry is likely a prehistoric standing stone, potentially dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. Such stones often held ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly serving as markers for territorial boundaries, astronomical alignments, or local folklore traditions.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
AuskerryBuilding(s) (period Unknown), Enclosure(s) (period Unknown), Kelp Pit (post Medieval) · 451 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Auskerry LighthouseLighthouse · 921 yd
Auskerry, Auskerry Lighthouse and Keeper's HousesAnti Aircraft Battery (second World War) (1943), Bomb Crater (second World War), Lighthouse (19th Century) (1867) · 923 yd
Stronsay, HousebayHearth (period Unknown)(possible), Kelp Pit (period Unknown)(possible) · 3.2 mi
Bay of HousebyBay · 3.2 mi
Seals on the beachBeach · 3.4 mi
Cemetery at Holland FarmChurch, cross or graveyard · 3.6 mi
Burgh Hill, Stronsay's "summit"Mountain or hill · 4.3 mi
Bay of BomastyBay · 5.7 mi
StronsayIsland · 5.9 mi
The Chapel on the Brough of DeernessVisitor information · 6.7 mi
BreckanNo Class (event) (period Unknown) · 7.7 mi