Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Meur Burnt Mound (original location)
Meur Burnt Mound (original location) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Pauline W — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Meur Burnt Mound (original location) 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
Meur Burnt Mound is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is significant for its prehistoric cooking and communal activities, marked by a distinctive mound formed from burnt stone and charcoal. The site offers insights into ancient practices and the lifestyle of early inhabitants in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.2972, -2.4459
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5509254823 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meur Burnt Mound (original location)?
- Meur Burnt Mound (original location) is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.2972°, -2.4459°.
- Is Meur Burnt Mound (original location) free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Meur Burnt Mound (original location) is free.