Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Burnt Mounds (Prehistoric)
Burnt Mounds (Prehistoric) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
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Burnt Mounds (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 Mounds are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Islands. They consist of mounds of burnt stone and charcoal, believed to be associated with ancient cooking practices. These prehistoric structures provide insight into the daily lives of early inhabitants in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2449, -2.8672
Sources
- osm: node/8669436283 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnt Mounds (Prehistoric)?
- Burnt Mounds (Prehistoric) is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.2449°, -2.8672°.