Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound
In or near Stromness.
Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound — 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
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound 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
Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Islands. These sites are notable for their prehistoric significance, contributing to the understanding of ancient settlement patterns in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0019, -3.2269
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/666205652 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- Is Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound free to visit?
- Yes, Fresh Knowe and Plumcake Mound is free to enter.
- 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.