Castles · Scottish Islands
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Rod Richmond — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) is a castle 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
Sweyn's Castle is a prehistoric burnt mound located in the Scottish Islands. This site reflects early human activity in the region and is significant for its archaeological importance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0809, -2.9601
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1009891189 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)?
- Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TY).
- Does Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) charge admission?
- Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.