Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Kelp Pit (Post Medieval)
Kelp Pit (Post Medieval) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Ian Balcombe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kelp Pit (Post Medieval) 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
Kelp Pit is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It dates from the Post Medieval period and is significant for its association with the production of kelp, which was an important industry in coastal Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0265, -2.8405
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8564052908 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kelp Pit (Post Medieval)?
- Kelp Pit (Post Medieval) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2EA).
- What is Kelp Pit (Post Medieval)?
- Kelp Pit (Post Medieval) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kelp Pit (Post Medieval)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2EA.
- Is Kelp Pit (Post Medieval) free to visit?
- Yes, Kelp Pit (Post Medieval) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kelp Pit (Post Medieval)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2EA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.