What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records The Brecks, Wadbister as Cairn (period Unassigned)(possible), Cist(s) (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 Neolithic cairn with possible associated cists; its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of early burial practices in northern Scotland.
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Places near here
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Ring of BookanChambered Cairn (neolithic)(possible), Henge (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible) · 362 yd
Skae FrueArchaeological place · 376 yd
BockanFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 702 yd
Sand HolmIslet · 796 yd
Ring of BrodgarHenge (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Rune Inscribed Stone (norse), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age) · 1379 yd
The Ness of BrodgarVisitor information · 1.3 mi
Long HolmIslet · 1.4 mi
Unstan CairnHeritage attraction · 1.6 mi
Barnhouse SettlementVisitor information · 1.7 mi
Brig O' WaitheNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.8 mi
Stenness Parish War MemorialMemorial · 1.9 mi