What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Whalsay, Maggie's Knowe as Cairn (prehistoric)(possible), Site (prehistoric)(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; its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of early burial and ritual practices in Orkney.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Whalsay, Loch of HoullPlanticrub(s) (19th Century) · 480 yd
Whalsay, BroughHorizontal Mill (period Unassigned) · 644 yd
Whalsay, StanefieldStanding Stone (prehistoric) · 1055 yd.jpg?width=1280)
BroughVillage (period Unassigned) · 1069 yd
WhalsayIsland · 1148 yd
Setter HillMountain / peak · 1272 yd
Hanseatic Trading BoothHeritage attraction · 1.6 mi.jpg?width=1280)
Ward of ClettMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Little LingaIslet · 2.3 mi
Oscar: Skaw Taing, Whalsay, North SeaBarque (19th Century) · 3.4 mi
Pacific: Gun Geo, Snafa Baa, East Linga, Whalsay Skerries, North SeaSteamship (19th Century) · 3.6 mi
Bight of StavanessBay · 4.5 mi