Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowes of Trotty
In or near Finstown.
Knowes of Trotty — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — 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 Trotty 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 Trotty is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features prehistoric burial mounds that provide insight into ancient burial practices and social structures. The site is significant for its contribution to understanding the region's early history.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0382, -3.1481
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/4410547506 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowes of Trotty?
- Knowes of Trotty is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LA).
- What is Knowes of Trotty?
- Knowes of Trotty — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowes of Trotty?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LA.
- Is Knowes of Trotty free to visit?
- Yes, Knowes of Trotty is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowes of Trotty?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.