Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic)
Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic) 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
Hillocks of the Graand is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in the Scottish Islands. This burial mound is a significant archaeological site, reflecting the burial practices of ancient communities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1338, -2.9205
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8975520654 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic)?
- Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QD).
- What is Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic)?
- Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QD.
- Is Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic) free to visit?
- Yes, Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hillocks of the Graand (Chambered cairn - Neolithic)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.