What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Switha, the Ool as Cairn (period Unknown), Long Cist (early Medieval). 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.
A cairn and long cist dating to the early medieval period; its dual function suggests a burial and commemorative site, typical of later prehistoric and early historic Scotland.
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Places near here
SwithaEnclosure (post Medieval), Settlement (period Unknown)(possible) · 325 yd
Switha, Point of the PoolCairn (period Unknown), Long Cist (early Medieval) · 433 yd_-_Cantick_Head_lighthouse_in_fog_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6331698.jpg?width=1280)
South Walls, Cantick Head LighthouseLighthouse (19th Century) · 1.0 mi
South Walls, Cantick Head, Lighthouse Keepers' CottagesLighthouse Keepers House(s) (19th Century) · 1.0 mi
Innan NebHeadland · 1.4 mi
Innan Neb gun battery and observation towerCastle, fort or tower · 1.4 mi
Hackness Martello TowerHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
24 pound gun on Martello TowerCastle, fort or tower · 1.5 mi
The BatteryHeritage attraction · 1.7 mi
R.N. Graves Kirkhope CemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 1.7 mi
Longhope Lifeboat MemorialMemorial · 1.8 mi
FlottaIsland · 2.5 miOther information
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