Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Rowiegar - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic), Souterrain (Prehistoric)
Knowe of Rowiegar - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic), Souterrain (Prehistoric) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
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Knowe of Rowiegar - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic), Souterrain (Prehistoric) 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
Knowe of Rowiegar is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in the Scottish Islands. This burial mound features a souterrain, indicative of prehistoric burial practices. The site exemplifies the region's ancient architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1502, -3.0971
Sources
- osm: node/8827394934 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Rowiegar - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic), Souterrain (Prehistoric)?
- Knowe of Rowiegar - Chambered Cairn (Neolithic), Souterrain (Prehistoric) is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.1502°, -3.0971°.