What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rousay, 'knowe of Gorn' as Burnt Mound (bronze Age). 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
The BurrianIslet · 893 yd
Brae of MoanQuarry (19th Century) · 1126 yd
SaviskaillBuilding (period Unassigned)(possible) · 1275 yd
Loch of WasbisterRig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1380 yd
Saviskaill beach (Nousty Sand)Beach / strand · 1581 yd
Rousay, LangskaillBurnt Mound (prehistoric) · 1678 yd
Twelve hour tower on RousayCastle, fort or tower · 1.5 mi
Grassy cliff tops of Leeon on RousayCliff or headland · 1.6 mi
RousayIsland · 1.9 mi
Arch and cave by Scabra Head, RousayCave · 2.0 mi
James Leonard of Digro MemorialMemorial · 2.7 mi
Landing Beach marker cairnsBeach · 3.1 mi