Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Covenanters' Fountain
In or near Finstown.
Covenanters' Fountain — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Covenanters' Fountain is a memorial 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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See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
The Orkney Museum showcases the history of Orkney from prehistory to the present, featuring a significant collection of archaeological artifacts. Visitors can explore the Baikie Library and Drawing Room, which reflect the historical lifestyle of the Baikie family, and learn about local traditions and contemporary history through various galleries.
Place summary
Covenanters' Fountain is a memorial located in the Scottish Islands. It commemorates the Covenanters, a group of Scottish Presbyterians who opposed the imposition of Anglican practices in the 17th century. The fountain is notable for its historical significance within the context of Scottish religious and political struggles.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9814, -2.9606
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Phone
- 01856 873191
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10:30am – 5:00pm; closed Jan-Feb
- Official site
- www.orkneymuseums.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13001886370 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Covenanters' Fountain?
- Covenanters' Fountain is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1DH).
- What is Covenanters' Fountain?
- Covenanters' Fountain — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Covenanters' Fountain?
- Drivers can use postcode KW15 1DH.
- Is Covenanters' Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, Covenanters' Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Covenanters' Fountain?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1DH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.