What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Taing of Burgar as Cist (period Unassigned)(possible). 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 cist tomb; period unassigned but likely Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of early burial practices in the region.
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Places near here
Burgar House in EvieOld home or work place · 342 yd
Burgar HouseHouse (period Unassigned) · 344 yd
BurgarRig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 775 yd
EynhallowHead Dyke (19th Century), Rig and Furrow (19th Century) · 1365 yd
Landing Beach marker cairnsBeach · 1.1 mi
Burgar HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Evie Village from Hill of HuntisMountain or hill · 1.3 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
Evie, PierNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.4 mi
Beach at EvieBeach · 1.5 mi
Wind Farm, Burgar Hill, OrkneyMountain or hill · 1.5 mi
Himmon HillMountain / peak · 1.7 mi