What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rousay, 'lower Quandale' as Burnt Mound (bronze Age). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Rousay, Scabra HeadCist (prehistoric), Mound (prehistoric) · 858 yd
Rousay, TaftsFarmhouse (17th Century)(possible), Farmstead (post Medieval), Kiln Barn (19th Century) · 885 yd
Sea Arch at Scabra headHeritage place · 970 yd
Arch and cave by Scabra Head, RousayCave · 987 yd
Rousay, Mid HoweLithic Implement(s) (flint)(period Unassigned) · 1451 yd
Twelve hour tower on RousayCastle, fort or tower · 1.5 mi
Landing Beach marker cairnsBeach · 1.8 mi
The BurrianIslet · 1.9 mi
Saviskaill beach (Nousty Sand)Beach / strand · 2.3 mi
RousayIsland · 2.5 mi
Grassy cliff tops of Leeon on RousayCliff or headland · 2.7 mi
Sinclair's HillMountain / peak · 3.2 mi