Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)
Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Huntersquoy 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
Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient site reflects the burial practices of early communities in the region. It serves as a significant archaeological feature, offering insights into Scotland's prehistoric era.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2241, -2.7681
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1009287568 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AB).
- What is Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AB.
- Is Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) free to visit?
- Yes, Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Huntersquoy Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.