Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Black Knowe (Mound)
Black Knowe (Mound) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Comloquoy — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Knowe (Mound) 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
Black Knowe (Mound) is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a significant burial mound, indicative of the area's ancient history. The site holds archaeological importance, reflecting the cultural practices of past societies in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1019, -3.2475
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/10805369230 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Knowe (Mound)?
- Black Knowe (Mound) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LW).
- What is Black Knowe (Mound)?
- Black Knowe (Mound) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Black Knowe (Mound)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LW.
- Is Black Knowe (Mound) free to visit?
- Yes, Black Knowe (Mound) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Knowe (Mound)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.