What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Whalsay, Mid Vord as Marker Cairn (period Unassigned). 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.
Marker cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its role as a possible ceremonial or territorial marker in the Orkney Islands' rich prehistoric landscape.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Whalsay, TreawickHead Dyke (post Medieval), Township (period Unassigned) · 423 yd
Whalsay, IsbisterEnclosure (period Unassigned), Structure (period Unassigned) · 671 yd
WhalsayIsland · 706 yd
Whalsay, Loch IsbisterStructure(s) (period Unassigned) · 955 yd
Whalsay, BroughHorizontal Mill (period Unassigned) · 1.1 mi
Setter HillMountain / peak · 1.6 mi.jpg?width=1280)
Ward of ClettMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Ibister HolmIslet · 2.0 mi
Hanseatic Trading BoothHeritage attraction · 2.1 mi
Pacific: Gun Geo, Snafa Baa, East Linga, Whalsay Skerries, North SeaSteamship (19th Century) · 2.7 mi
Anna Dora Stein: Calf of Linga, Whalsay Skerries, North SeaSchooner (19th Century) · 2.9 mi
Bight of StavanessBay · 5.0 mi