Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric)
In or near Finstown.
Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Ian Balcombe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric) 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
Burnt Mound (Bigswell) is a prehistoric archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This site features a distinctive mound that is believed to have been used for cooking and food preparation in ancient times. Its unique construction and historical significance contribute to its importance within the study of prehistoric life in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9760, -3.1647
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1006264972 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric)?
- Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3LA).
- What is Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric)?
- Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3LA.
- Is Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric) free to visit?
- Yes, Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burnt Mound (Bigswell) (Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3LA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.