Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound
In or near Stromness.
Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound — archaeological in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound is a archaeological located in scotland islands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Islands. These mounds are significant for their prehistoric features, providing insights into ancient burial practices. The sites are of interest to researchers and visitors keen on understanding Scotland's early history and archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0019, -3.2269
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w666205652 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q1393146 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound?
- Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JZ).
- What is Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound?
- Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- How do I get to Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.