Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Buckquoy (settlement)
Buckquoy (settlement) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Alpin Stewart — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Buckquoy (settlement) is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Buckquoy is an archaeological settlement located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its well-preserved structures that provide insights into prehistoric life in the region. The site contributes to the understanding of ancient communities and their practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.1341, -3.3234
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/12593665463 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckquoy (settlement)?
- Buckquoy (settlement) is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.1341°, -3.3234°.
- Is Buckquoy (settlement) free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Buckquoy (settlement) is free.