Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn
Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Robert Sandison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn is a burial mound 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
Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure is notable for its historical significance and archaeological interest, reflecting the burial practices of the region's early inhabitants.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2474, -1.5536
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1488609202 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn?
- Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PJ).
- What is Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn?
- Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PJ.
- Is Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cattapund Knowe Long Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.