Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Esgar (burnt mounds Prehistoric)
Knowe of Esgar (burnt mounds Prehistoric) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knowe of Esgar (burnt mounds Prehistoric) 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
Knowe of Esgar is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features burnt mounds from the prehistoric era, significant for understanding early human activity in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0709, -3.2300
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9883792895 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Esgar (burnt mounds Prehistoric)?
- Knowe of Esgar (burnt mounds Prehistoric) is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.0709°, -3.2300°.
- Is Knowe of Esgar (burnt mounds Prehistoric) free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Knowe of Esgar (burnt mounds Prehistoric) is free.