Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Head of Work
Head of Work — cape in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Head of Work is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "cape in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.0084°, -2.9011°.
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Place summary
Head of Work is a hill-fort located in the Scottish Islands. This archaeological site features the remains of ancient fortifications, indicative of its historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0084, -2.9011
Sources
- wikidata: Q1592254 (CC0)
- commons: Work Farm and Head of Work, St Ola, Orkney - geograph.org.uk - 129741.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Head of Work?
- Head of Work is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.0084°, -2.9011°.
- Is Head of Work free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Head of Work is free.