Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Chambered cairn (Neoloithic)
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Chambered cairn (Neoloithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chambered cairn (Neoloithic) is a burial mound 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
Chambered cairn is a Neolithic burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure is significant for its archaeological value, providing insight into early human burial practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.7867, -2.9907
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8688466537 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chambered cairn (Neoloithic)?
- Chambered cairn (Neoloithic) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RJ).
- What is Chambered cairn (Neoloithic)?
- Chambered cairn (Neoloithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chambered cairn (Neoloithic)?
- The nearest town is St Margaret's Hope. Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RJ.
- Is Chambered cairn (Neoloithic) free to visit?
- Yes, Chambered cairn (Neoloithic) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chambered cairn (Neoloithic)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.