Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse)
In or near Stromness.
Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse) 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
Earl's Bu is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands, featuring a horizontal mill and a Norse settlement. This site provides significant insights into Norse agricultural practices and settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9219, -3.1574
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9114810589 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse)?
- Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RD).
- What is Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse)?
- Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RD.
- Is Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse) free to visit?
- Yes, Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.