Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Yesko (Prehistoric barrows)
In or near Finstown.
Knowe of Yesko (Prehistoric barrows) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
James Allan — 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 Yesko (Prehistoric barrows) 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 Yesko is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features prehistoric barrows, which are burial mounds dating back to ancient times, providing insight into early human activity in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0687, -3.2012
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9890193441 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Yesko (Prehistoric barrows)?
- Knowe of Yesko (Prehistoric barrows) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2JB).
- What is Knowe of Yesko (Prehistoric barrows)?
- Knowe of Yesko (Prehistoric barrows) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowe of Yesko (Prehistoric barrows)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2JB.
- Is Knowe of Yesko (Prehistoric barrows) free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Yesko (Prehistoric barrows) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Yesko (Prehistoric barrows)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2JB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.