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
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
Sources
- osm: node/8564052907 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)?
- Burnt Mound (Prehistoric) is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.0279°, -2.8403°.