Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound)
Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Andy Farrington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound) 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
Knowe of Brenda is a prehistoric burnt mound located in the Scottish Islands. This archaeological site features evidence of ancient cooking practices, marked by charred remains and heat-altered stones. It provides insight into the dietary habits of early communities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0939, -3.2793
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9663146910 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound)?
- Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LN).
- What is Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound)?
- Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LN.
- Is Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound) free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Brenda (Prehistoric burnt mound)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.