Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cist (early Bronze Age)
In or near Stromness.
Cist (early Bronze Age) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cist (early Bronze Age) 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
The Cist is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This burial structure dates back to the early Bronze Age, reflecting the funerary practices of that era. It is an important example of prehistoric burial methods in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9995, -3.2818
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9600910711 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cist (early Bronze Age)?
- Cist (early Bronze Age) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3LN).
- What is Cist (early Bronze Age)?
- Cist (early Bronze Age) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cist (early Bronze Age)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3LN.
- Is Cist (early Bronze Age) free to visit?
- Yes, Cist (early Bronze Age) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cist (early Bronze Age)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3LN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.