Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Bay of Skaill - Cist
Bay of Skaill - Cist — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bay of Skaill - Cist 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 Bay of Skaill - Cist is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a burial cist, which is significant for its historical context and contribution to the understanding of ancient burial practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.3436, -2.9599
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8583379060 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Skaill - Cist?
- Bay of Skaill - Cist is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DN).
- What is Bay of Skaill - Cist?
- Bay of Skaill - Cist — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bay of Skaill - Cist?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DN.
- Is Bay of Skaill - Cist free to visit?
- Yes, Bay of Skaill - Cist is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bay of Skaill - Cist?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.