Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Lairo
Knowe of Lairo — chambered cairn and archaeological site on Rousay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knowe of Lairo is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "chambered cairn and archaeological site on Rousay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.1342°, -3.0517°.
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Place summary
Knowe of Lairo is a hill-fort located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is designated as a scheduled monument, indicating its national significance and protection under heritage legislation. This site reflects the region's ancient history and archaeological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1342, -3.0517
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q1777533 (CC0)
- commons: Chambered cairn, Knowe of Lairo, Rousay, Orkney - geograph.org.uk - 3039664.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Lairo?
- Knowe of Lairo is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PT).
- Is Knowe of Lairo a listed building?
- Knowe of Lairo is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Knowe of Lairo free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Lairo is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Lairo?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.