Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Chambered Cairn
In or near Stromness.
Chambered Cairn — archaeological in scotland islands.
Adam Ward — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Chambered Cairn is a archaeological located in scotland islands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
The Chambered Cairn is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient burial structure features a series of chambers and passageways, characteristic of Neolithic architecture. It serves as a significant example of early human burial practices and community organisation in the region. Visitors can explore the site and gain insights into the prehistoric period of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0082, -3.2439
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n7052450203 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q892987 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chambered Cairn?
- Chambered Cairn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3HY).
- What is Chambered Cairn?
- Chambered Cairn — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Chambered Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3HY.
- How do I get to Chambered Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3HY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.