Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Meur Burnt Mound
Meur Burnt Mound — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Meur Burnt 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
Meur Burnt Mound is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a mound of burnt stone and charcoal, indicative of ancient cooking practices. The site provides insights into the prehistoric activities of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.2545, -2.5505
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5509239274 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meur Burnt Mound?
- Meur Burnt Mound is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2BB).
- What is Meur Burnt Mound?
- Meur Burnt Mound — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Meur Burnt Mound?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2BB.
- Is Meur Burnt Mound free to visit?
- Yes, Meur Burnt Mound is free to enter.
- How do I get to Meur Burnt Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2BB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.