What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rousay, Sandy Holes as Barrow(s) (prehistoric), Cist(s) (prehistoric). 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.
Rousay, Sandy Holes is a prehistoric burial monument, likely a cist or cairn, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. It is part of the rich archaeological landscape of Rousay, Orkney, known for its significant prehistoric funerary and ritual sites.
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Places near here
Rousay, Scabra HeadCist (prehistoric), Mound (prehistoric) · 131 yd
Arch and cave by Scabra Head, RousayCave · 320 yd
Sea Arch at Scabra headHeritage place · 348 yd
Midhowe BrochArchaeological place · 900 yd
Church remains by Geo of SkaillChurch, cross or graveyard · 1439 yd
Landing Beach marker cairnsBeach · 1.4 mi
Twelve hour tower on RousayCastle, fort or tower · 1.6 mi
The BurrianIslet · 2.2 mi
Saviskaill beach (Nousty Sand)Beach / strand · 2.6 mi
Evie, PierNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.9 mi
Grassy cliff tops of Leeon on RousayCliff or headland · 3.0 mi