Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cruester burnt mound reconstruction
In or near Lerwick.
Cruester burnt mound reconstruction — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cruester burnt mound reconstruction 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
Cruester burnt mound reconstruction is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This site features a reconstructed burnt mound, which is a significant remnant of ancient cooking practices, typically dating back to the Bronze Age.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 60.1561, -1.1208
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/183320712 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cruester burnt mound reconstruction?
- Cruester burnt mound reconstruction is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9EL).
- What is Cruester burnt mound reconstruction?
- Cruester burnt mound reconstruction — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cruester burnt mound reconstruction?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9EL.
- Is Cruester burnt mound reconstruction free to visit?
- Yes, Cruester burnt mound reconstruction is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cruester burnt mound reconstruction?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9EL. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.