Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow)
Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow) 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
The Knowe of Crustan is a prehistoric burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient site reflects the funerary practices of early communities in the region. Its significance lies in its age and the insights it provides into Scotland's prehistoric past.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1413, -3.2693
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9905031707 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow)?
- Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2NS).
- What is Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow)?
- Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2NS.
- Is Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow) free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Crustan (Prehistoric barrow)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2NS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.