Description

The monument comprises an enclosure, annex and cairn of prehistoric date which are situated in gently sloping heather moorland to the E of the Whaness Burn on Hoy.

The enclosure measures about 17m from E to W by 14m transversely within a stony bank of large stones, which is about 2m wide. In the centre of the enclosure is a small cairn. On the E side is an annex measuring 15m from E to W by 12m transversely, formed by a slighter bank from which some stones protrude.

The area to be scheduled is circular on plan and measures 60m in diameter, to include the enclosure, annex and cairn, and an area around in which remains associated with their construction and use may survive, as marked in red on the accompanying map extract.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance because it comprises prehistoric structures, probably of Bronze Age date, which have the potential to provide information about prehistoric settlement and economy. Although the remains are enigmatic, their significance is enhanced as one of a group of related monuments around the Whaness Burn.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as HY 20 SW 14.

Reference:

RCAHMS (1989) The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of Hoy and Waas, Orkney Islands Area, The archaeological sites and monuments of Scotland series no 29, 13, No. 12, Edinburgh.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland