Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Blackhammer Cairn
Blackhammer Cairn — 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
Blackhammer Cairn 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
Blackhammer Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This prehistoric structure is notable for its historical significance and is part of the region's rich archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1313, -3.0252
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/114750936 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackhammer Cairn?
- Blackhammer Cairn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PT).
- What is Blackhammer Cairn?
- Blackhammer Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackhammer Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2PT.
- Is Blackhammer Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Blackhammer Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackhammer Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.