Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Maeshowe
In or near Finstown.
Maeshowe — a monument in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
About
Maeshowe is a named monument in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. This ancient burial site is renowned for its impressive structure and intricate stone carvings. It dates back to around 2800 BC and is a key part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore the site and its historical significance within the context of prehistoric culture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9960, -3.1890
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-7535369 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maeshowe?
- Maeshowe is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3HH).
- What is Maeshowe?
- Maeshowe — a monument in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Maeshowe?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3HH.
- How do I get to Maeshowe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3HH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.