What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records South Ronaldsay, Hoston Head as Barrow (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.
Prehistoric barrow, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of early burial practices and settlement patterns in Orkney.
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Places near here
South Ronaldsay, Lythe FarmFarmstead (post Medieval) · 1563 yd
Olav's WoodWood · 1.0 mi
South Ronaldsay, BarswickBuilding(s) (period Unassigned), Enclosure (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
South RonaldsayIsland · 1.2 mi
Converted chapelChurch, cross or graveyard · 1.2 mi
South Ronaldsay, ClouduhallStanding Stone (prehistoric) · 1.3 mi
Barth HeadCliff · 1.3 mi
HMS Narborough and HMS OpalMemorial · 1.5 mi
Beach, Wind WickBeach · 1.5 mi
Ward HillMountain / peak · 1.5 mi
Kirkie HillMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Newton, with Ward Hill in the backgroundMountain or hill · 1.8 mi