Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)
Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) 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.
Place summary
The Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure exemplifies early burial practices and is significant for its archaeological value.
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- Coordinates
- 59.3084, -3.0008
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8592427343 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DW).
- What is Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DW.
- Is Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) free to visit?
- Yes, Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.