Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)
Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — 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 Lingro - 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.
Place summary
Knowe of Lingro is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in the Scottish Islands. This burial mound is notable for its archaeological significance, providing insight into prehistoric burial practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.1738, -3.0576
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8827790890 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PS).
- What is Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2PS.
- Is Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Lingro - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.