What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Shapinsay, Hacksness as Chambered Cairn (neolithic). 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.
Neolithic chambered cairn, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. It is significant as part of the Orkney Neolithic culture, reflecting early communal burial and ritual practices in northern Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Shapinsay, Haco's NessDyke(s) (post Medieval)(possible), Site (period Unknown) · 122 yd
Shapinsay, SandgarthNaust (post Medieval) · 368 yd
Bay of SandgarthBay · 738 yd
Mor SteinVisitor information · 1.2 mi
Castle BloodyArchaeological place · 1.3 mi
Rerwick Head BatteryObservation Post (20th Century) · 2.2 mi
Generator House, Rerwick HeadOld home or work place · 2.3 mi
Petrel: Holm Sound, Shapinsay Sound, North SeaCraft (19th Century) · 2.3 mi
Observation Tower, Rerwick HeadCastle, fort or tower · 2.4 mi
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 2.4 mi
ShapinsayIsland · 2.6 mi
Rocky beach on eastern coast of Shapinsay, Orkney IslandsBeach · 2.9 miOther information
Photo: Ian Balcombe · CC BY-SA 2.0