Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow)
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow) 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
Laughton's Knowe is a prehistoric burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This site represents ancient burial practices and is significant for its archaeological value.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9074, -2.8998
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8331444647 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow)?
- Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RX).
- What is Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow)?
- Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RX.
- Is Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow) free to visit?
- Yes, Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Laughton's Knowe (Prehistoric barrow)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RX. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.