Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow)
In or near Finstown.
Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow) is a burial mound 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
Hill of Heddle is a prehistoric burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This site is notable for its ancient significance, reflecting the historical burial practices of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0005, -3.1171
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9138965311 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow)?
- Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2UF).
- What is Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow)?
- Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2UF.
- Is Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow) free to visit?
- Yes, Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hill of Heddle (Prehistoric Barrow)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2UF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.