What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rousay, Quendal, Tafts as Cist (bronze Age), 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.
Bronze Age cist and mound; significant as part of the rich prehistoric landscape of Rousay, Orkney, reflecting burial practices and settlement patterns of the period.
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Places near here
Rousay, TaftsFarmhouse (17th Century)(possible), Farmstead (post Medieval), Kiln Barn (19th Century) · 167 yd
Brae of MoanQuarry (19th Century) · 880 yd
Rousay, Scabra HeadCist (prehistoric), Mound (prehistoric) · 1687 yd
Arch and cave by Scabra Head, RousayCave · 1.0 mi
Rousay, Mid HoweLithic Implement(s) (flint)(period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
The BurrianIslet · 1.5 mi
Twelve hour tower on RousayCastle, fort or tower · 1.6 mi
Saviskaill beach (Nousty Sand)Beach / strand · 1.9 mi
Landing Beach marker cairnsBeach · 2.3 mi
RousayIsland · 2.5 mi
Grassy cliff tops of Leeon on RousayCliff or headland · 2.5 mi
Sinclair's HillMountain / peak · 3.4 mi