Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric)
In or near Finstown.
Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — 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 Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric) 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 Makerhouse, located in the Scottish Islands, is a prehistoric archaeological site. It is notable for its ancient stone structures, which provide insight into early human settlement in the region. The site contributes to understanding the cultural and historical context of prehistoric life in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0713, -3.2339
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9883874835 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric)?
- Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2GZ).
- What is Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric)?
- Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2GZ.
- Is Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric) free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Makerhouse (Burnt Stones - Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2GZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.