What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Sanday, Mackabuster as Mound (prehistoric) - (viking), Structure (period Unknown)(possible), Cinerary Urn (steatite)(period Unassigned). 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.
A local holy well or ritual site; wider significance not recorded.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Whalehead WWII Chain Home radar station (Reserve site)Heritage place · 937 yd
Galilee, SandayComb (bone)(period Unassigned) · 1221 yd
Sanday, LopnessStone Ball(s) (stone)(neolithic) · 1358 yd
Whalehead WWII Chain Home radar stationHeritage place · 1410 yd
Scuthvie BayNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1669 yd
Start PointIslet · 1.8 mi
Cata SandBeach / strand · 3.9 mi
Cata Sand Dunes and BeachBeach · 4.2 mi
Bay of NewarkBay · 4.2 mi
Mid HolmIslet · 4.5 mi
South BayBay · 4.6 mi
Sanday Heritage CentreMuseum · 4.8 mi