Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground
In or near Stromness.
Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground 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
Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features the remains of an early Christian chapel and associated burial ground, reflecting the region's historical significance. The site provides insight into the religious practices of the past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9638, -3.3500
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9535849158 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground?
- Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JP).
- What is Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground?
- Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JP.
- Is Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground free to visit?
- Yes, Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground is free to enter.
- How do I get to Breckness, Chapel and Burial-ground?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.