What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Shapinsay, Waltness, 'hillock of Homrie' as Burnt Mound (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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Shapinsay, Galtness BatteryGun Emplacement (20th Century), Magazine(s) (20th Century), Observation Post (20th Century) · 566 yd
Bay of FurrowendBay · 620 yd
Shapinsay, GarthLamp (stone)(prehistoric) · 1196 yd
Grass HolmIslet · 1420 yd
Houton Head: Skerry of Vasa, Wide FirthKetch (20th Century) · 1518 yd
Mill Dam, RSPB ReserveOld home or work place · 1.1 mi
Ling HolmHeadland · 1.5 mi
ShapinsayIsland · 1.7 mi
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 1.7 mi
Drinks are served in the Gatehouse of Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 1.9 mi
Phone kiosk on Balfour Castle pierCastle, fort or tower · 1.9 mi
Holm of BorayShip (16th Century) · 1.9 mi