Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Bronze Age Barrows
In or near Stromness.
Bronze Age Barrows — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Liz Gray — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bronze Age Barrows is a other 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
Bronze Age Barrows are burial mounds located in the Scottish Islands. These ancient structures date back to the Bronze Age, offering insight into prehistoric burial practices and societal structures. Their significance is underscored by the designation as Scheduled Monuments, protecting them for future study and appreciation.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9994, -3.2284
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/666205651 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bronze Age Barrows?
- Bronze Age Barrows is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JZ).
- What is Bronze Age Barrows?
- Bronze Age Barrows — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bronze Age Barrows?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- Is Bronze Age Barrows free to visit?
- Yes, Bronze Age Barrows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bronze Age Barrows?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.