Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Site of tumulus (Lavacroon)
Site of tumulus (Lavacroon) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Site of tumulus (Lavacroon) is a burial mound 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
The Site of Tumulus (Lavacroon) is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This archaeological site provides insight into ancient burial practices and is a significant remnant of the region's prehistoric heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9222, -3.1615
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9114815331 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of tumulus (Lavacroon)?
- Site of tumulus (Lavacroon) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RD).
- Is Site of tumulus (Lavacroon) free to visit?
- Yes, Site of tumulus (Lavacroon) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Site of tumulus (Lavacroon)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.