Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn
Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — 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 Ramsay 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.
Photo gallery
Place summary
The Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its prehistoric significance, serving as a burial site from the Neolithic era. The cairn is a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological importance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.1346, -3.0496
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8829619995 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Knowe of Ramsay
Hill forts · 0.0 km
Knowe of Lairo
Hill forts · 0.1 km
Knowe Of Lairo Chambered Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.1 km
Sinclair's Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.3 km
Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn
Hill forts · 0.4 km
Knowe of Yarso
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
The Burn Path (1.1km return) - OIC Orkney Walks
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Knowe of Burrian (remains of)
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Knowe of Burrian (remains of)
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Long Stone, standing stone, Frotoft, Rousay
Windmills · 0.6 km
Langstane
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Knowe of Yarso Walk (1.3 km return) - OIC Orkney Walks
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Ramsay
Knowe of Ramsay — chambered cairn and archaeological site on Rousay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Lairo
Knowe of Lairo — chambered cairn and archaeological site on Rousay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Knowe Of Lairo Chambered Cairn
Knowe Of Lairo Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Sinclair's Hill
Sinclair's Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 115 m.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn
Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn — Neolithic chambered cairn located on the island of Rousay in Orkney, Scotland.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Yarso
Knowe of Yarso — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
Caravan and Motorhome Club site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Balfour Castle
Balfour Castle — a hotel in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4More places in this region
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Chambered Cairn
Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Aird Ma-Ruibhe Square Cairn
Aird Ma-Ruibhe Square Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Cille Pheadair Square Cairn
Cille Pheadair Square Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Barp Hacklett Cairn
Barp Hacklett Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn?
- Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PT).
- What is Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn?
- Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2PT.
- Is Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Ramsay Chambered Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.