Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowes of Esco (burial mound)
Knowes of Esco (burial mound) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knowes of Esco (burial mound) 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
Knowes of Esco is an archaeological burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This site is significant for its prehistoric burial practices and contributes to the understanding of ancient communities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0694, -3.3133
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9631111579 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowes of Esco (burial mound)?
- Knowes of Esco (burial mound) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3LT).
- What is Knowes of Esco (burial mound)?
- Knowes of Esco (burial mound) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowes of Esco (burial mound)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3LT.
- Is Knowes of Esco (burial mound) free to visit?
- Yes, Knowes of Esco (burial mound) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowes of Esco (burial mound)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3LT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.