Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowes of Esco (burial mound)
Knowes of Esco (burial mound) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knowes of Esco (burial mound) 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
Knowes of Esco is an archaeological burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This site is significant for its prehistoric burial practices and contributes to the understanding of ancient communities in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0694, -3.3133
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9631111579 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowes of Esco (burial mound)?
- Knowes of Esco (burial mound) is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.0694°, -3.3133°.
- Is Knowes of Esco (burial mound) free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Knowes of Esco (burial mound) is free.