Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Holy Kirk Burial Chamber
Holy Kirk Burial Chamber — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Holy Kirk Burial Chamber 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
Holy Kirk Burial Chamber is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This burial chamber dates back to the Neolithic era, showcasing the region's ancient funerary practices. It is significant for its well-preserved structure and the insights it provides into early human habitation in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0751, -3.3110
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9631513990 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holy Kirk Burial Chamber?
- Holy Kirk Burial Chamber is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3LU).
- What is Holy Kirk Burial Chamber?
- Holy Kirk Burial Chamber — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holy Kirk Burial Chamber?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3LU.
- Is Holy Kirk Burial Chamber free to visit?
- Yes, Holy Kirk Burial Chamber is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holy Kirk Burial Chamber?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3LU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.