Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Wasbister Disc Barrow
In or near Stromness.
Wasbister Disc Barrow — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wasbister Disc Barrow 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
Wasbister Disc Barrow is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This site is distinctive for its circular structure, which is characteristic of Neolithic burial practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0046, -3.2394
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/666205653 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wasbister Disc Barrow?
- Wasbister Disc Barrow is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JZ).
- What is Wasbister Disc Barrow?
- Wasbister Disc Barrow — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wasbister Disc Barrow?
- The nearest town is Stromness. Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- Is Wasbister Disc Barrow free to visit?
- Yes, Wasbister Disc Barrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wasbister Disc Barrow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.