What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Tarfessock as Cairn (prehistoric), Sheepfold (post Medieval). 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.
Tarfessock is a prehistoric cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its contribution to understanding burial and ritual practices in prehistoric Scotland.
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Places near here
TarfessockFarmstead (post Medieval), Sheepfold(s) (post Medieval) · 490 yd
Shalloch BurnStructure (period Unassigned) · 565 yd
Water of MinnochSheepfold (period Unassigned) · 652 yd
Pillow BurnStructure (period Unassigned) · 970 yd
Craiglaigh HillMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Bell's MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
White IslandIslet · 2.1 mi
CraigenreochMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Black IslandIslet · 2.3 mi
Lead Mine BurnNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.7 mi
Rocking StoneNamed rock · 4.2 mi
The Grey Man of MerrickNamed rock · 5.2 mi