Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Knowe of Buckquoy
The Knowe of Buckquoy — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Alpin Stewart — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Knowe of Buckquoy 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
The Knowe of Buckquoy is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features prehistoric burial mounds and is significant for its insights into Neolithic life in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1339, -3.3213
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1360412567 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Knowe of Buckquoy?
- The Knowe of Buckquoy is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.1339°, -3.3213°.
- Is The Knowe of Buckquoy free to visit?
- Yes — admission to The Knowe of Buckquoy is free.