What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Shapinsay, the Galt as Mound (period Unknown). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Shapinsay, GarthLamp (stone)(prehistoric) · 1022 yd
Shapinsay, Galtness BatteryGun Emplacement (20th Century), Magazine(s) (20th Century), Observation Post (20th Century) · 1603 yd
Bay of FurrowendBay · 1.4 mi
Grass HolmIslet · 1.4 mi
Ling HolmHeadland · 1.5 mi
ShapinsayIsland · 1.9 mi
Houton Head: Skerry of Vasa, Wide FirthKetch (20th Century) · 1.9 mi
Holm of BorayShip (16th Century) · 2.0 miHolm of Boray, GeneralIsland (nil Antiquity) · 2.0 mi
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)Archaeological place · 2.2 mi
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 2.6 mi
Drinks are served in the Gatehouse of Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 2.9 mi