Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building 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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Official information
The Tomb of the Eagles is a significant archaeological site located on South Ronaldsay, featuring a Neolithic tomb and a Bronze Age building. Visitors can explore the site, view original artefacts, and enjoy a scenic walk to the tomb along a well-marked path.
Place summary
Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a distinctive burnt mound, a remnant of ancient cooking practices, and structures dating back to the Bronze Age. This site provides insight into prehistoric life and technology in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.7413, -2.9267
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 3.30pm
- Official site
- www.tomboftheeagles.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/520601694 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building?
- Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RW).
- What is Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building?
- Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RW.
- Is Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building free to visit?
- Yes, Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building is free to enter.
- How do I get to Liddle (Liddel) Burnt Mound and Bronze Age Building?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.