What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Stronsay, Lamb Ness as Burial Cairn(s) (later Prehistoric), Chambered Cairn (neolithic)(possible). 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, dating to the later prehistoric period. It is significant as part of the Orkney's rich Neolithic landscape, reflecting early burial and ritual practices in northern Scotland.
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Places near here
Lamb Head BrochArchaeological place · 245 yd
Stronsay, Lamb HeadBroch (iron Age) · 250 yd
Bay of HousebyBay · 1049 yd
Burgh Hill, Stronsay's "summit"Mountain or hill · 1.2 mi
Stronsay, Sand of the CrookWall(s) (post Medieval) · 1.3 mi
Former school, StronsayHeritage place · 1.8 mi
Cemetery at Holland FarmChurch, cross or graveyard · 1.9 mi
Seals on the beachBeach · 2.2 mi
Grice NessHeadland · 4.6 mi
Holms of SpurnessIslet · 8.5 mi
Noust Geo beach rocks, ShapinsayBeach · 9.2 mi