
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Sanday, Knowe of Yarrow as Barrow (bronze Age)(possible), Cist (bronze Age), Cremation (bronze Age), Cinerary Urn (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.
Bronze Age barrow and cist, dating to approximately 2000–800 BCE. This site is significant as it reflects burial practices and funerary rites of early Bronze Age communities in Orkney.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Sanday, Roos LochEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 983 yd
Sanday, HermisgarthChambered Tomb (neolithic) · 1413 yd
Roos WickBay · 1610 yd
Sanday, TowerhillFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.1 mi
Holms of IreIslet · 1.7 mi
Sanday, Marygarth ManseManse (period Unassigned) · 1.8 mi
Mid HolmIslet · 2.3 mi
The CroftMuseum · 2.7 mi
Sanday Heritage CentreMuseum · 2.7 mi
Kettletoft BayBay · 3.5 mi
Cata SandBeach / strand · 3.8 mi
Cata Sand Dunes and BeachBeach · 4.1 miOther information
Photo: Claire Pegrum · CC BY-SA 2.0