What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records South Walls, Outer Green Hill as Chambered Cairn (neolithic)(possible), Sherd(s) (pottery)(late Neolithic). 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.
Neolithic chambered cairn, possibly dating to the late Neolithic period. Its significance lies in its association with early ceremonial or funerary practices in the region.
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Places near here
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Cantick Head LighthouseHeritage place · 483 yd
South Walls, Cantick Head, Lighthouse Keepers' CottagesLighthouse Keepers House(s) (19th Century) · 512 yd
Ruff of Cantick, BeaconBeacon (period Unassigned) · 609 yd
R.N. Graves Kirkhope CemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 931 yd
Longhope Lifeboat MemorialMemorial · 962 yd
Hackness Martello TowerHeritage attraction · 1.1 mi
24 pound gun on Martello TowerCastle, fort or tower · 1.1 mi
Martello TowerCastle, fort or tower · 1.2 mi
The BatteryHeritage attraction · 1.2 mi
South WallsIsland · 1.4 mi
Hill of Wards Gun BatteryMountain or hill · 1.7 mi