Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)
Burnt Mound (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 (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 is a prehistoric archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its distinctive mounds of burnt stone and charcoal, believed to be associated with ancient cooking practices. The site provides insight into the domestic activities of early communities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0279, -2.8403
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8564052907 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)?
- Burnt Mound (Prehistoric) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2EA).
- What is Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)?
- Burnt Mound (Prehistoric) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2EA.
- Is Burnt Mound (Prehistoric) free to visit?
- Yes, Burnt Mound (Prehistoric) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2EA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.