What is recorded here
Westray, Castle Geo holds a medieval enclosure and naust where Orkney boats still cut through water. A possible planticrub adds a kitchen or workshop edge to the site. The shapes suggest people who lived with storms, tidals and daily labour rather than display.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Westray, Castle Geo as Enclosure (medieval) - (post Medieval), Naust(s) (medieval) - (post Medieval), Planticrub (medieval) - (post Medieval)(possible). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Westray, SwartabackFarm (period Unassigned) · 271 yd
Rack WickBay · 280 yd
Westray, Rack WickNaust(s) (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 433 yd
Cliffs on way to Castle O' BurrianCastle, fort or tower · 481 yd
Impressive sea caveCave · 481 yd
Baby Fulmars on the cliff edgeCliff or headland · 491 yd
Disused mill at start of footpath to Castle O' BurrianCastle, fort or tower · 588 yd
Rapness Mill, WestrayOld home or work place · 599 yd
Sea cave at Castle O' BurrianCave · 688 yd
Westray, HamarMound (period Unknown) · 1057 yd
Betsy: Ness of Tuquoy, Westray, Westray FirthSloop (19th Century) · 2.4 mi
Cross Kirk graveyardChurch, cross or graveyard · 2.6 mi