Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Barrow (Prehistoric)
Barrow (Prehistoric) — 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
Barrow (Prehistoric) 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
Barrow (Prehistoric) is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. These structures date back to the prehistoric era, serving as significant archaeological sites that provide insight into ancient burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2175, -2.7632
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9310942888 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrow (Prehistoric)?
- Barrow (Prehistoric) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AB).
- What is Barrow (Prehistoric)?
- Barrow (Prehistoric) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barrow (Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AB.
- Is Barrow (Prehistoric) free to visit?
- Yes, Barrow (Prehistoric) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barrow (Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.