What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records The Barry Cairn as Commemorative Monument (period Unassigned), Quern(s) (period Unassigned). 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.
The Barry Cairn is a prehistoric cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its role as a commemorative or ritual monument, reflecting early burial or ceremonial practices in the Scottish landscape.
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Places near here
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Whitegate BrochArchaeological place · 523 yd
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Osterhav: Sinclair's Bay, North SeaSteamship (20th Century) · 4.1 mi
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Long GeoBay · 5.0 mi
Old Fog CannonHeritage attraction · 6.8 mi
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