Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Skea
Knowe of Skea — archaeological in scotland islands.
George Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Knowe of Skea is a archaeological located in scotland islands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Knowe of Skea is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features significant prehistoric structures, including a burial mound and other ancient remains. The site provides insight into early settlement patterns and burial practices in the region. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the historical context of this important location.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2591, -2.9812
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n8630038193 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q21037125 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Skea?
- Knowe of Skea is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DR).
- What is Knowe of Skea?
- Knowe of Skea — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Knowe of Skea?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DR.
- How do I get to Knowe of Skea?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.