What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Westray, Rapness as Cist (prehistoric), Mound (prehistoric)(possible). 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.
Cist (prehistoric), likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of burial practices and settlement patterns in Orkney.
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Places near here
Pier at Scarra TaingHeritage place · 200 yd
Westray, Ness FarmsteadingFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 488 yd
Westray, PeterkirkChapel (medieval), Mound (iron Age) · 1583 yd
Wart HolmIslet · 1.0 mi
Westray, Sands of WooSettlement (period Unknown) · 1.5 mi
Bay of TaftsBay · 1.7 mi
Rusk HolmIslet · 1.8 mi
Langie GeosBay · 2.2 mi
Disused mill at start of footpath to Castle O' BurrianCastle, fort or tower · 2.4 mi
Impressive sea caveCave · 2.5 mi
Cliffs on way to Castle O' BurrianCastle, fort or tower · 2.5 mi
Sea cave at Castle O' BurrianCave · 2.6 mi