What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Watten as Grave (viking). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Viking burial site; dates to the early medieval period (c. 8th–11th century). Its significance lies in providing evidence of Norse presence and burial practices in the region.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Watten Drill HallDrill Hall (19th Century) - (20th Century), Drill Hall (first World War), Village Hall (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 436 yd
Watten War MemorialMemorial · 453 yd
Alexander Bain MonumentMonument · 461 yd
Watten, Cross Roads, Old Toll HouseToll House (post Medieval) · 497 yd
Watten, SmithySmithy (period Unassigned) · 511 yd
Wester Watten MossForest · 2.5 mi
Bilbster and Stirkoke War MemorialMemorial · 3.7 mi
Achlachan MossForest · 5.8 mi
AchiesNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 6.8 mi
Battle of Harpsdalebattle · 7.7 mi
Dirlot CastleCastle (medieval) · 7.8 mi
Castlehill Heritage CentreMuseum · 9.4 miOther information
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