Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn
In or near Uyeasound.
Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mike Pennington — 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 Heogland, Chambered Cairn 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 Heogland is a chambered cairn located in the Scottish Islands. This burial mound is notable for its prehistoric significance, reflecting ancient burial practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 60.6744, -0.9046
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/13755345491 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn?
- Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9EH).
- What is Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn?
- Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9EH.
- Is Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9EH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.