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Westray, Nistigar

Cist (prehistoric)

Why this matters

A prehistoric cist; likely dates to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Found in Westray, it reflects early burial practices in the Orkney Islands.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Westray, Nistigar as Cist (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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